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The Long Beach Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering team plans projects and programs that support safe, active transportation. Whether traveling by car, bike, foot, skate, or scooter, the team works to ensure Long Beach roadways are safe for everyone.

Explore the programs and initiatives designed to keep Long Beach moving safely at the links below.


Successful Traffic Calming Projects

East Broadway Corridor Project

Location: Between Alamitos Avenue and Redondo Avenue

Year Completed: 2019

Implementation: Reduced vehicle travel lanes and added parking-protected bike lanes as part of a Street CIP project

Results: 

  • 24% reduction in crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists
  • 56% reduction in severe crashes

Spring Street

Location: Between Studebaker Road and I-605

Year Completed: 2021

Implementation: Reduced vehicle travel lanes as part of the South Street Traffic Calming Project

Results: 

  • 10 mph reduction in prevailing vehicle speeds

  • Prompted Caltrans to implement its first protected bikeway over freeway in Long Beach

South Street Traffic Calming and Bikeway Project

Location: Between Dairy Avenue and Atlantic Avenue

Year Completed: 2023

Implementation: Reduced vehicle travel lanes and added parking-protected bike lanes as part of the South Street Traffic Calming and Bikeway Project

Results: 

  • 10 mph reduction in prevailing vehicle speeds