Public Works

Santa Fe Avenue Project

Additional project updates and information will be published on an on-going basis.

Latest Updates - July 2024

The Santa Fe Avenue Synchronization Project was an ambitious effort to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and modernize traffic control infrastructure on the West Side. The construction was completed in May 2023 with improvement from Anaheim Street in the south and Wardlow Road in the north. This comprehensive initiative upgraded all signal heads, added left-turn phasing arrows, installed Accessible Pedestrian Push Buttons (APS), upgraded street lights to LED street lights, installed Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI) at all intersections within the project improvement limits, implemented new traffic signal timing and equipment, and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks to ensure a safer and more efficient transportation system.

A key highlight of the project is the crosswalk in front of Cabrillo High School, which features Jaguar paw prints in high-contrast patterns and vibrant colors, making it more noticeable to drivers and encouraging them to yield to pedestrians. This enhancement not only improves safety but also contributes to the aesthetic appeal of the school zone.

Overall, the Traffic Signal Synchronization project represents a significant investment in the city’s infrastructure, aimed at creating a safer, more efficient, and more accessible transportation network. Through these upgrades, we are committed to providing our residents and visitors with a modernized and reliable traffic control system that meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Project Information

Traffic signal upgrades are coming to Santa Fe Avenue between Wardlow Road and Anaheim Street and Anaheim Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Oregon Avenue. Traffic signal improvements include larger signal indications, new protected left-turn arrows, pedestrian countdown signals, upgraded signal integration with emergency vehicles, vehicle and bicycle detection, fiber optic cable communication upgrades, LED safety lighting, pedestrian push buttons, and ADA accessible curb ramps.

Community Meeting

A community meeting was held by on Thursday, October 7, 2021, reviewing the project plan along Santa Fe Avenue.

More Information

• Santa Fe Avenue Community Meeting Presentation - October 7, 2021