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Studebaker Road Transformation Project


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Background

The Studebaker Road Transformation Project will reimagine just over five miles of roadway from 2nd Street to Carson Street, spanning three Council Districts. The project is designed to create a safer, more accessible, and sustainable corridor that better serves residents, students, commuters, and visitors.

Funded by 13 different local, state and federal resources and representing the City’s longest corridor transformation to date, planned improvements include roadway resurfacing, safer intersections, new bikeways and landscaped medians, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, and enhanced bus facilities. The project also brings more than 100 new trees, 2,000 shrubs and refreshed landscaping, to support sustainability. The project will add fiber-optic infrastructure, closing a critical gap in the City’s fiber loop and expanding high-speed connectivity for community facilities. In addition, the current bike lane along Loynes Drive (from Studebaker Road to Pacific Coast Highway) will be upgraded with protective barriers as part of the overall Studebaker-Loynes Complete Street transformation effort, creating a much safer and more comfortable experience for riders.

Following goals outlined in thePavement Management Plan (PMP) and the Safe Streets Long Beach initiative, and informed by the Complete Streets model, this project advances the City’s commitment to a safer, more accessible, and equitable multimodal street network. It also advances the Bicycle Master Plan by building a connected network of bikeways that make it more comfortable for people of different ages and abilities to travel throughout the city, filling in a gap in the current network that was identified in the plan. These protected bikeways and safer crossings reflect Vision Zero and High Injury Network principles by reducing traffic speeds around schools and parks and prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety. Other major corridor projects the City has completed include the Artesia Great Boulevard Project and the Market Street Improvements Project. 

These upgrades will strengthen connections to key destinations including Long Beach City College, Cal State Long Beach, McBride High School, Sato Academy, Tincher Prep, El Dorado Park and Library, Alamitos Bay, and the 2nd & PCH retail center.

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.

Construction Phasing and Schedule

I-405 to Wardlow Road February 2026 – Fall 2026
2nd Street to South of SR-22 Spring 2026 – Early 2027
Wardlow Road to South of Los Coyotes Diagonal intersection Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
South of SR-22 to I-405 Spring 2027 – Fall 2027
Los Coyotes Diagonal Intersection Summer 2027 – Fall 2027

Project Timeline

Design & Construction Documentation November 2021 - March 2025
Community Feedback March 2024
Bid & Award April - June 2025
Pre-Construction Activities September 2025
Construction Start Winter 2026

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

Objectives

Project Features

 

  • Infrastructure and Accessibility Improvements

    Pavement Improvements

    • Full roadway resurfacing or replacement.
    • New traffic striping and lane markings for improved visibility.

    Accessibility Improvements

    • Reconstruction of sidewalks and ramps to meet ADA standards and installation of new sidewalks and ramps where they do not currently exist. 
    • Addition of ADA compliant loading and offloading areas at bus stops to ensure wheelchair users can safely access the bus. 
    • Addition of 16 handicap parking spaces along El Dorado Park between Stearns and Spring Street. 
    • Installation of pedestrian travel path where it currently does not exist between 2nd Street and Anaheim Road.

    Other Infrastructure Enhancements

    • Fiber-optic infrastructure to connect the El Dorado Senior Center and El Dorado Neighborhood Library to the City’s high-speed network, supporting the Citywide Fiber Network Initiative.
    • New vertical gateway signage at the Los Coyotes Diagonal intersection that welcomes travelers as they enter the City from Lakewood via Carson Street.

  • Multimodal Safety Enhancements

    Protected Bike Paths

    2nd Street to Anaheim Road:
    • The existing Class II bike path that is separated from motor vehicle traffic with traffic striping will be upgraded to a bi-directional Class I off-road, shared-use path between 2nd Street and Loynes Drive. This design provides the highest level of safety by separating people walking and biking from vehicle traffic (see rendering in carousel).
    • North of Loynes Drive to Anaheim Road, a new Class I off-road, shared-use path will be added where no bike or pedestrian lanes currently exist.
    • Bollard lighting will also be installed from 2nd Street to Anaheim Road.
    Loynes Drive (Studebaker Road to Pacific Coast Highway):
    • The existing Class II standard bike path that is separated from motor vehicle traffic with traffic striping will be upgraded to a Class IV protected bikeway using the existing K-rail as a physical barrier.
    Anaheim Road to Spring Street:
    • The existing Class II bike path that is separated from motor vehicle traffic with traffic striping will be upgraded toa Class IV protected bikeway with low concrete barriers.
    Spring Street to Wardlow Road:
    • Upgrade existing green delineators.
    Wardlow Road to Los Coyotes Diagonal:
    • The existing Class II bike path that is separated from motor vehicle traffic with traffic striping will be upgraded to a Class IV protected bikeway with low concrete barriers.

    Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

    • Protected corners and bulb-outs to shorten pedestrian crossings and tighten turns, resulting in slower traffic speeds and enhanced safety throughout the corridor.
    • Realigned Studebaker Road and Los Coyotes Diagonal intersection with wider sidewalks near McBride High School, sidewalk-level bikeways, urban greening with larger medians, and improved park connections with safer crosswalks (see rendering above).
    • Rapid flashing beacons at Rosebay Street and Keynote Street for school crossings at Cubberley Elementary School and Hellen Keller Middle School.

    Traffic Signal Upgrades

    • Protected left-turn signals at Driscoll Street, Atherton Street, and Willow Street.
    • Installation of new flashing yellow arrow signals at select intersections to improve traffic flow once the protected left-turn phase is complete.
    • Reflective backplates for greater visibility.
    • Installation of Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) units at every traffic signal along the corridor to help first responders travel more quickly and safely.
    • Deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology, including video detection and CCTV cameras, at key intersections.

    Transit Upgrades

    • New bus boarding islands to improve service efficiency and reduce conflicts between buses, pedestrians, and cyclists.
    • 16 new shaded bus shelters placed further from vehicle traffic for improved safety and comfort (currently there are only two shelters locatedin the Project area).
    • Bulb-outs and shortened crossing distances at bus stops to make boarding safer and more accessible.
    • Addition of ADA compliant loading and offloading areas at bus stops to ensure wheelchair users can safely and comfortably access the bus.

  • Sustainability Measures

    Landscaping Improvements

    • Planting of more than 100 new trees and 2,000 shrubs, with landscaping and hardscaping designed to deter unsafe crossings.
    • Reclaimed water will be used to irrigate the newly installed median from north of SR-22 to Anaheim Road. 
    • Installation of a Modular Wetlands stormwater biofiltration unit at Los Coyotes Diagonal to treat and filter runoff before it enters the storm drain system.

    Light-Pollution Consideration

    • The bollard lighting near the protected wetlands area will be positioned closer to the ground to minimize light pollution.

Project Funding

This nearly $65 million project is supported by different funding sources, including Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grants, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Measure M, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Settlement funds, Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) grant earmarked by Congressman Robert Garcia, and local City funding including Measure M, Measure A Bond, Measure R, Prop A , Prop C, AB2766, Gas Tax, and Traffic Impact Fees. 

Project Updates

 

  • January 2026

    With preliminary work complete, active construction on the Studebaker Road Transformation Project will begin in February 2026. This long-anticipated project will reimagine more than five miles of Studebaker Road - from 2nd Street to Carson Street - to create a safer corridor, better connections, and long-term benefits for the entire Long Beach Community.

    To minimize impacts and maintain access, one travel lane will always remain open in each direction. This project will be completed in multiple nonconsecutive segments, some at the same time. Please see the planned schedule above for more information.

    We appreciate the community's patience and partnerships as this transformative project moves forward. Sign up at the bottom of this page to receive major schedule updates by email.

  • November 2025

    The contractor has experienced unanticipated delays in onboarding subcontractors, that coupled with the upcoming weather and holidays has impacted the construction start date. Construction is now expected to begin January 2026.

    For ongoing project updates as they become available, visit the Studebaker Road Transformation sign-up page.

  • June 2025

    On June 10, 2025, City Council reviewed, approved and awarded the construction contract for the Studebaker Road Transformation Project to All American Asphalt of Corona, California. The City will now proceed with drafting and executing the contract, with construction anticipated to begin in Fall 2025.

    The bidding process for the Studebaker Road Transformation Project concluded on May 13, 2025. The City reviewed the submissions and awarded the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

    Apparent bid results are available here.

  • April 2025

    The City of Long Beach is advancing the Studebaker Road Transformation Project towards construction! The bidding process is now open to qualified contractors ready to work with the City to transform Studebaker Road from 2nd Street to Carson Street.

    Contractors can register and find the bid on the City’s procurement portal, Long Beach Buys using keyword R-7203. This work will be performed as described and in strict conformance with the contract documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. This project is subject to the federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements as well as a Project Labor Agreement.

    Further updates, including the results of the bid opening, will be posted on Long Beach Buys and here on the project webpage. At the end of the bidding period, if the City awards the Contract, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder as determined solely by the City.

    The presentation from the mandatory pre-bid conference for contractors is available here.

    Please stay tuned.

  • January 2025

    The City has made significant progress toward securing construction authorization from Caltrans. Approval for the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) documents has been obtained, and the Public Works Department is actively addressing Caltrans' latest feedback. Once authorization is granted, plans and specifications will be ready for bidding.

  • September 2024

    The City has received final design documents which are currently under review. This project contains federal-aid funding which requires an Authorization from Caltrans for the City of Long Beach to administer this project. This authorization is required prior to advertising and is pending Caltrans review. In the meantime, the project is now preparing specification documents to solicit bids on the City’s Long Beach Buys website.

    The project team anticipates receiving Authorization from Caltrans in the next couple months. If the bidding process is successful, the project award will follow and construction would be estimated to begin in early 2025.

  • May 2024

    The City of Long Beach hosted an in-person community meeting to provide an overview of the Studebaker Road Transformation Project on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the El Dorado Park West Community Center.

    The community and attendees were provided with an overview presentation by the project team at the beginning of the event. Through an open house format, several City and project representatives engaged directly with the community and attendees for their feedback and questions. Six boards were on display to promote discussions on various aspects of the upcoming construction work, focusing on landscape improvements, Los Coyotes Diagonal improvements, design overview, bikeway improvements, school adjacent improvements, and transit and signal improvements. A large printout of the roadway configuration draped through the hall, where attendees were encouraged to write their collaborative thoughts wherever they found their interest.

    Presentation material is available to view, which includes all six boards and the room-length display exhibit of the entire corridor. The City thanks the community attending and providing feedback.

  • February 2024

    The City of Long Beach is hosting an in-person community meeting to provide an overview of the Studebaker Road Transformation Project. The meeting will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the El Dorado Park West Community Center (2800 Studebaker Rd.).

    Meeting attendees can expect a brief presentation at the beginning of the event followed by an open house format for engaging with the project team and providing feedback on the proposed design. Language interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Children are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. The project is tentatively scheduled for bid in late spring 2024, with construction anticipated to begin in early Fall 2024.

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