Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Rancho Palos Verdes public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in roads
Roadway and storm drain construction scheduling
A sinkhole at Hawthorne and Indian Valley reopened and swallowed steel plates last week; Public Works got northbound lanes back open by Saturday and pumped out floodwater during a two-inch storm that briefly closed Palos Verdes Drive South.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program guide overhaul
Council liaison Mayor Pro Tem Perestam recapped the City Council's ongoing debate over the roundabouts: data shows they reduced speed, but the Council will soon reconsider whether speed bumps or roundabout enhancements are the better fix. IMAC members cautioned that the installations aren't true roundabouts and could complicate future roundabout proposals elsewhere.
PV Drive South and PV Drive East Roadway Projects
The February 25 joint TSC/IMAC meeting on the PV Drive South intersection study is expected to draw a big crowd — roughly 1,000 notification letters are going out — and committee members living in the affected area may need to recuse or disclose to avoid conflict-of-interest claims.
Bike lane safety on arterial roads
A commissioner who lives on Palos Verdes Drive South urged the city to add separated, protected bike lanes on busy 45-mph roads, saying there's currently no safe way for families to bike within city limits.
Western Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements
With Caltrans permits finally approved, the city accepted $4.98 million in Measure M funds plus $2.08 million in local matching money for signal synchronization, striping, and turn pockets on Western Avenue.
Roundabout Feasibility Study Status
Dan Myers criticized the council for backing away from fixing the poorly designed traffic circles and said illegal turns and speeding continue daily with no enforcement.
Strategic speed management plan
The committee added development of a citywide speed-management strategic plan to next year's work plan, aiming to be proactive on neighborhood speeding instead of responding petition-by-petition.
Olympics and World Cup Infrastructure Preparedness
The committee discussed whether the city should plan for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics — traffic, housing, and whether the city's 30-day short-term rental rule needs an Olympics exception. Early stages; no city plan exists yet.
Traffic signal asset management program
After the recent Hawthorne Boulevard road failure, the council warmed to adding traffic signals to the city's asset management plan — checking their condition, backup batteries and maintenance cycles before something breaks.