2026 Commission Goals: Walkable Downtown and Transparency
Summary
Staff and commissioners agree Pacific Grove keeps patching downtown traffic one intersection at a time — but a unified plan costs hundreds of thousands to write and millions to build, and no city money is available for at least 18 months. Grant options, including Main Street-type programs and TAMC funds, are being explored.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Hundreds of thousands for the plan itself, millions for construction — currently unfunded.
Everyone who shops, walks, or drives downtown would eventually get consistent, safer circulation instead of a patchwork.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Traffic Safety Commission — March 24, 2026
Staff and commissioners agree Pacific Grove keeps patching downtown traffic one intersection at a time — but a unified plan costs hundreds of thousands to write and millions to build, and no city money is available for at least 18 months. Grant options, including Main Street-type programs and TAMC funds, are being explored.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — February 12, 2026
Commissioners picked a walkable, business-friendly downtown as their top 2026 goal and formed a subcommittee (Davison, Mourlam, Myers). Sweigert also pushed for public notice of 'under-the-radar' approvals and an affordable housing policy to keep by-right affordable units actually affordable.
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