Anaheim Street Corridor Improvement Project

   

View of Anaheim Street

Deteriorated street surface at Anaheim Street and Pine Avenue

  

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Background

The Anaheim Street Corridor Improvement Project will create a safer and more accessible corridor while rehabilitating approximately four miles of pavement along Anaheim Street from the Los Angeles River to Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Anaheim Street is one of Long Beach's most heavily traveled east-west corridors, serving neighborhoods, commercial districts, schools, transit routes, and regional destinations.

Originally extending from the Los Angeles River to Termino Avenue, the project was expanded to include roadway rehabilitation east to Pacific Coast Highway as this segment was identified for pavement improvements under the Pavement Management Plan (PMP). Expanding the project area east to include roadway rehabilitation restores pavement conditions throughout the corridor and minimize future construction disruptions.

Following goals outlined in the PMP and Safe Streets Long Beach Action initiative, and informed by the Complete Streets model, these improvements advance the City's commitment to a safer, more accessible, and equitable multimodal street network and support its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.

Planned improvements include traffic signal upgrades at 20 locations, Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility improvements, installation of 13 new crosswalks and enhancement of 59 existing crosswalks to improve visibility and safety, pavement rehabilitation treatments, controlled access medians at key locations where severe crashes have historically occurred, updated pavement markings, transit access enhancements, and drought-tolerant landscaping to improve corridor aesthetics while supporting long-term environmental sustainability goals. Together, these improvements will modernize the Anaheim Street Corridor, enhancing the experience for residents, businesses, commuters, and visitors while supporting the City’s long-term transportation and infrastructure goals.

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.

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Timeline

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

Objectives

• Improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users by reducing conflicts between various modes of transportation, consistent with the City’s Safe Street Long Beach Initiative and High-Injury Network principles
• Rehabilitate aging roadway infrastructure to improve pavement conditions and extend the pavement life, as per the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Improve accessibility and ADA compliance
• Reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions, consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan (LB CAP)

Project Features

Infrastructure and Accessibility Improvements

• Pavement and Infrastructure Improvements
  • Pavement rehabilitation for a smoother, safer driving surface and longer pavement life
  • Reconstruction of curb ramps, driveways, and sidewalks to meet current ADA standards and improve pedestrian safety
  • Curb and gutter repairs to improve stormwater management
  • New traffic striping to improve visibility
  • Traffic signal upgrades for safer, protected turns
• Safety Enhancements
  • New continental crosswalks and repainting of existing crosswalks for enhanced safety and visibility
  • Rapid flashing beacons for increased safety
  • New controlled-access medians to prohibit unprotected left turns at areas where severe crashes have historically occurred
  • Pedestrian refuge area at new median crossings to shorten crossing distances and improve safety
  • Bulb-outs to lower vehicle speeds while turning at intersections while also enhancing pedestrian safety by shortening crossing distance
• Transit Accessibility Upgrades
  • Reconstruction of bus pads for safer, more durable roads under heavy vehicle traffic and frequent stopping, reducing surface deterioration and prolonging pavement life
  • Expanded bus stop loading areas for enhanced safety
• Sustainability Measures
  • Landscaped medians with drought-tolerant plants

Project Funding

This project is funded by Metro Prop A and C, Measure M and R, Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Funding, Highway Safety Improvement Program, Gas Tax, Traffic Impact Fees, CRRSAA, City Measure A, and City Measure A bond.

More Information

• Anaheim Street Corridor Improvements Map