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​​Del Amo Boulevard Complete Street Project​

The Public Works Department invites the community to learn about the Del Amo Boulevard Complete Street Project, including an overview of the project, project features, and the anticipated timeline.

Community Meeting Information
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Scherer Park Community Center
4600 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805

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Background

Del Amo Boulevard will be redesigned to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all users. As part of the City’s High Injury Network, Del Amo Boulevard has been identified as a corridor in need of transportation safety improvements. The project will upgrade roadway surface conditions, improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and enhance overall traffic and pedestrian safety.

The project supports the objectives of the Long Beach Safe Streets Action Plan, Bicycle Master Plan, and the Complete Streets framework by advancing multimodal transportation upgrades that enhance bicycle and pedestrian facilities, improve connections within neighborhoods, and expand safer mobility choices. Combined, these improvements will contribute to a more balanced and resilient transportation system for the City.

This project will be completed in two segments, Long Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue and Orange Avenue to Cherry Avenue. The segment between Atlantic Avenue and Orange Avenue was completed in 2022 as part of an earlier project.

This project is part of the Elevate ’28 Infrastructure Investment Plan, a historic initiative dedicated to enhancing Long Beach parks, community facilities, mobility access, and streets. Learn more at lbelevate28.com.

Timeline

Construction Start Fall 2026
Construction Completion Summer 2027

Project timeline is set barring weather delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

Objectives

  • Enhance roadway safety by reducing conflicts between motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as per the City’s Safe Streets Long Beach Initiative and High-Injury Network principles
  • Improve accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
  • Improve street surface quality, as per the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
  • Enhance greater access and connectivity on the corridor

Project Features

Infrastructure Improvements

  • Street surface improvements to improve pavement durability and driving conditions
  • Reconstruction of curbs and gutters to address drainage issues and reduce ponding
  • Reconstruction of curb ramps and sidewalks to meet current ADA standards and improve pedestrian safety
  • Installation of new sidewalks and ramps where they do not currently exist
  • Refreshed traffic striping and replacement of faded or damaged signs for improved visibility and safety

Multimodal Safety Enhancements

Physically Separated Bikeways

  • Sidewalk-level and physically separated bike lanes in each direction from Long Beach Boulevard to Locust Avenue
  • Physically separated bike lanes in each direction from Locust Avenue to Atlantic Avenue and Orange Avenue to Cherry Avenue
  • New green bike legends and green bike conflict area striping for greater visibility and safety
  • To accommodate the new protected bikeways, the outermost (#3) vehicle lane will be permanently removed in both direction
    • Removing the third lane will help reduce traffic speeds and lower the risk of collisions along the corridor

New Parkway, Median, and Pedestrian Improvements

  • Curb and parkway extensions that provide safety and increased space for pedestrians and bicyclists
  • Bulb-outs to reduce vehicular speeds while turning through the intersection and provide a greater level of safety for pedestrians
    • Approximately 10 to 20 feet of on-street parking will be permanently removed to accommodate the bulb-outs near the intersections of Long Beach Blvd., Locust Ave., Atlantic Ave., Gardenia Ave., and Cherry Ave. Parking adjacent to residential and commercial properties will not be impacted.
  • Installation of new continental crosswalks at Locust Ave. and 49th St. for greater visibility and safety
  • Median adjustments with new irrigation systems, hardscape, and drough-tolerant plants and shrubs for realignment and to accommodate corridor improvements
    • Planting of 13 new trees to replace 6 existing, dying trees between Long Beach Boulevard and Locust Street
    • Planting of 3 new trees to replace 2 existing, dying trees between Locust Street and Elm Avenue
  • Installation of a new raised median with decorative stamped concrete at Del Amo Boulevard and Gardenia Avenue, replacing the existing bollard median
    • Planting of 8 new trees for enhanced landscaping
      • In partnership with The Office of Climate Action & Sustainability, future watering for this location will be incorporated into the Office's watering route

Transit Upgrades

  • Installation of bus pads at key transit stops to strengthen road surfaces from heavy vehicle loads and frequent stopping, minimizing pavement deterioration and extending roadway lifespan
  • Bus benches adjusted to support widening of the sidewalk and improved pedestrian access

Project Funding

These projects are funded by Prop C, Port of Long Beach Community Infrastructure Grant, Measure R, Measure A Bonds, Measure M, and Prop A.

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Contact

For questions about the project, please email streetscipprojects@longbeach.gov.
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