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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-06; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; 03; Options for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements ProjectMeeting Date: April 6, 2026 To: Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Staff Contact: Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer tom.frank@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2766 Subject: Options for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project District: 2 Recommended Action Provide feedback and recommend a preferred option for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project. Executive Summary The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project is included in the city’s Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, as Project No. 6054. On Oct. 28, 2025, the City Council considered design options and approved a revised scope of improvements for the Terramar area along Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road to include sidewalks and street resurfacing and restriping (Resolution No. 2025-239). At that meeting, staff stated conceptual designs and public input would be presented to City Council to determine sidewalk placement on Carlsbad Boulevard. Consistent with the City Council’s Oct. 28, 2025, action, staff prepared conceptual designs with options for sidewalks on Carlsbad Boulevard. Based on the conceptual layout, adding sidewalks would result in a loss of about half of the parking spaces on Carlsbad Boulevard within the project area. Installing sidewalks on only one side of the street would preserve parking on the other side of the street, and proceeding with no sidewalks at this time would avoid impacts to parking. Staff conducted public engagement from mid-March to early April 2026 to invite feedback on the placement of sidewalks and impacts to parking from the proposed improvements. Hundreds of community members participated in the process. Based on community input, staff present two options on sidewalk placement for the City Council’s consideration to include sidewalks on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard or to proceed with no sidewalks at this time. Explanation & Analysis The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project area includes approximately one mile of Carlsbad Boulevard, the main coastal road and scenic byway through the city, between Tierra Del Oro and Manzano Drive, and a quarter mile of Cannon Road between Carlsbad Boulevard and Avenida Encinas. TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 1 of 44 Project area The stretch of Carlsbad Boulevard within the project area is a two-lane road without sidewalks or designated parking. The road presents a unique challenge in that it is the only way to access the coastline between Cannon Road and Palomar Airport Road, making it heavily traveled. It is also flanked by homes on both sides, with driveway access directly onto Carlsbad Boulevard. In 2015, the updated General Plan Mobility Element changed the designation of this roadway to a “Coastal Street,” which provides for a wider array of options for meeting traffic, safety and overall mobility needs in the area. The Sustainable Mobility Plan has also identified the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project area as requiring enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The plan also recognized the two project corridors of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road as “transformative corridors” with the goal of establishing a multi-modal backbone network comprising high-quality bikeways, pedestrian facilities and transit services. • Carlsbad Boulevard is a major north-south coastal route through the city with an average daily traffic volume of 13,000 vehicles per day. • Cannon Road is a major east-west connector route through the central portion of the city with an average daily traffic volume of 7,400 vehicles per day. Please see the graphic below. Carlsbad Boulevard ranks as the highest corridor for bicycle travel out of all the streets in the city. The table below provides a summary of the bicyclist and pedestrian daily volumes on Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road. Bicyclists and pedestrians daily traffic Bicyclists Pedestrians Carlsbad Boulevard Weekday 786 402 Weekend 1,853 780 Cannon Road April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 2 of 44 Weekday 203 129 Weekend 305 168 Source: Carlsbad Active Transportation Monitoring Report Year 3. Data collected in September 2024 The Terramar project area has several mobility, beach access, shoreline protection and resident quality of life issues that could be addressed: • Lack of sidewalks results in walkers, bicyclists, joggers, strollers and other users competing to share the roadway shoulder or use the street • Beachgoers often park on neighborhood streets, limiting parking for people who live there • The blufftop is heavily utilized, yet a lack of designated walkways has resulted in too many informal paths and increased erosion of the blufftop • The blufftop area is a prime gathering area but it does not have a place to sit, bike racks and drinking fountains, and has limited trash and recycling containers To address these concerns, the city created the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project with the following goals: • Create a balanced road for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians • Maintain traffic flow with vehicle speeds compatible with a residential neighborhood • Improve access to the coast and create an enhanced connection between the beach and the community • The goal to improve the area’s aesthetics and, where possible, add amenities, with an emphasis on Carlsbad’s natural beauty, has been delayed for future consideration. Timeline Following several years of community involvement, the City Council has considered designs intended to improve access, safety and operations for all modes of travel including vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders. Oct. 15, 2013 The City Council directed staff to pursue livable streets improvements on Carlsbad Boulevard and expand the area in which improvement projects should be initiated to include the area from the north city limit to the south city limit.1 Nov. 27, 2018 The City Council selected a preferred project alternative, which included a roundabout at Cannon Road and a traffic signal at Cerezo Drive, and authorized staff to move forward with the environmental review, permitting and final engineering. Oct. 28, 2025 The City Council revisited the project scope and approved a smaller, scale project to include sidewalks and street resurfacing and restriping, without a roundabout. At this meeting, staff stated the conceptual designs would be 1 Livable streets, also known as "complete streets," are roadways designed to be safe, convenient and accessible for all users — not just drivers — including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and people of all ages and abilities. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 3 of 44 brought back to the City Council in the spring of 2026 for further direction on sidewalks placement and updated community input. Public engagement With the change in project scope, staff conducted community outreach to gather input on the conceptual design options. The outreach included: • Terramar Association meeting (March 12, 2026) • Postcard mailer to Terramar residents • Online input form • City Manager’s Update newsletters • Social media posts • Emails to project interest lists • Website updates Hundreds of responses were received through the online form. Staff have compiled and reviewed all comments received from residents who live in the area and those who visit the area. Themes emerging from the community included: • Pavement condition • Maintain neighborhood characteristics, including vegetation • Preference for natural pathway instead of paved sidewalk • Parking concerns, impacts on neighborhood streets • Lack of pedestrians on the east side • Need for safety improvements for pedestrians • Safety concerns at Cerezo Drive intersection • Environmental concerns with paved sidewalks • Privacy concerns • Pedestrian visibility concerns with existing conditions What we heard from the Online Input Form: • 67% live elsewhere and visit the area • 52% supported no sidewalks overall, and similarly 52% supported no sidewalks who live within Terramar area. • Of those that supported sidewalks, only 10% favored sidewalks on the east side only • The received form content is provided in Exhibit 5 Project description and conceptual design options Consistent with the City Council’s Oct. 28, 2025, action, staff prepared conceptual design options that include the following base improvements: • Resurfacing of the pavement on Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road within the project area; and • Restriping of the project area consistent with the city’s standard operating procedures that include buffered bike lanes and maintain the two vehicular lanes with a center turn lane on Carlsbad Boulevard Options for City Council Action The primary decision for the City Council is the placement and extent of new sidewalk improvements. Public outreach included requests for feedback April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 4 of 44 on sidewalks along Carlsbad Boulevard: on both sides of the street, only on the east side, only on the west side or no sidewalks. Because there was low support for sidewalk on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard, staff are presenting only two options for the commission’s consideration. Option 1 Adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final design, environmental review and permitting of the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project with no sidewalks on Carlsbad Boulevard. This option is estimated to cost $1.5 million and could take approximately two years to complete. Sidewalks could be reconsidered at a future date when the land use at the NRG site north of Cannon Park at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road is better defined. Resurfacing and restriping is needed since construction has been completed for the Carlsbad Boulevard Water and Sewer Improvements at Terramar Project, and to maintain the existing pavement infrastructure If this option is selected, staff would target returning to the City Council to request adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents and award of a construction contract for only the resurfacing and restriping as part of the pavement management program in 2027. Pros • Addresses the strongest signal of support in community outreach conducted March– April 2026 • This is the least costly option that is needed after completion of the water and sewer improvements construction in early 2026 and to maintain the pavement, and excess funding could be returned to respective funding sources for use on other projects • Quickest to complete, minimizes immediate disruption to residents and businesses • If sidewalk improvements are delayed, the city can redirect resources to other transportation and drainage projects • Maintains on-street parking on both sides of Carlsbad Boulevard • The city can revisit the need for additional street and mobility improvements at a later date when decisions are made about Cannon Park at the Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road intersection, related to the Seaside Transaction Agreement (see Exhibit 2 for more information). Cons • Sidewalks will not be considered until a later date Option 2 Adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to proceed with final design, environmental review and permitting of the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project to include sidewalks on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard. This would include resurfacing, restriping and sidewalks on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard from Tierra Del Oro to Cerezo Drive. This option is estimated to cost approximately $3 to $4 million and could take about two to three years to complete. If this option is selected, staff April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 5 of 44 would complete final design, environmental studies and permitting and target returning to the City Council to request adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents and award of a construction contract mid-2028. Pros • Provides ADA-compliant pedestrian access with new sidewalks along the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard from Tierra Del Oro to Cerezo Drive • Serves the primary pedestrian destination, South Carlsbad State Beach, by providing a sidewalk on the ocean-facing (west) side of Carlsbad Boulevard • Indications of strong support for this option from community outreach conducted March–April 2026 • Consistent with General Plan Mobility Element complete streets policies and Sustainable Mobility Plan goals • Moderate cost relative to full two-sided sidewalk option • Supports Climate Action Plan active transportation measures • Preserves available parking on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard Cons • Removes approximately 23 shoulder parking spots • Sidewalk gap remains on the east (neighborhood) side of Carlsbad Boulevard • Sidewalk improvements would disrupt adjacent property owners and the public during construction Next Steps Upon the City Council’s direction, staff will proceed with the selected option and work on the final design, environmental review and permitting. Staff will return to the City Council at a future date for adoption of plans, specifications and contract documents and award of a construction contract. Exhibits 1. Staff Report from Nov. 27, 2018 (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) 2. Staff Report from April 15, 2025 (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) 3. Staff Report from Oct. 28, 2025 (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) 4. Correspondence received through Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at noon 5. Input Form Responses April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 6 of 44 Exhibit 1 Staff Report from the Nov. 27, 2018, City Council Meeting (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 7 of 44 Exhibit 2 Staff Report from the April 15, 2025, City Council Meeting (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 8 of 44 Exhibit 3 Staff Report from the Oct. 28, 2025, City Council Meeting (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 9 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Carlsbad Blvd sidewalks From: Elaine Frass <efrass@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:17 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Carlsbad Blvd sidewalks Good morning. I thought this plan to put sidewalks on the west side of the coast highway south of Tierra del Oro was a done deal. But now the city is asking for more input. I think sidewalks are a good idea- there are hundreds of walkers along this route daily. I know because I can barely get out of my street, Tierra del Oro, waiting for all the walkers. However, there are bougainvillea bushes and other plants along the wall bordering the houses whose back yards face the 101. I do not want to see these shrubs disappear because that would take away my privacy and anyone could look down into my yard and into my windows. I had an intruder once before and don't want to be left open to anyone and everyone. Thanks for your attention to this matter. Elaine Frassanito CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Exhibit 4 April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 10 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar Area Street Improvements From: Mike P. <mikep@mikep.me> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 4:45 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: RE: Terramar Area Street Improvements I would also like to comment that the only sidewalk should be from the bluff on the north side to Shore drive From: Mike P. Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:32 AM To: traffic@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Terramar Area Street Improvements Hello, I have already commented on the sidewalk question on the online form. I would like to see the crosswalk at Cerezo and Carlsbad Boulevard moved from the south side to the north side of Cerezo. This would allow people turning left from Cerezo not have to wait for pedestrians where the right turn onto Carlsbad Boulevard can turn on a red and not hold up traffic. This would help alleviate backups on Cerezo during the summer when the pedestrian foot traffic increases. Thanks, Mikep Sent from miPhone 760-801-7410 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 11 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: NO Sidewalks on East and West Blvd From: Carol Scurlock <cascurlock@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 8:50 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: NO Sidewalks on East and West Blvd There is absolutely NO need for any sidewalks on the Blvd. Everything works the way it is. Do not change. West side parking would all go into the back streets impacting the residents. Cerezo would become even more dangerous with cars flying up street in mass. Everyone has to walk in the street on Cerezo. The East side is never used by pedestrians as people use the West side for beach access. Beautiful properties would be removed for NO reason. Save MILLIONS of dollars and only repave the Blvd. NO sidewalks. Carol Scurlock 5370 Blvd CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 12 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: sidewalks From: Carol Scurlock <cascurlock@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 7:51 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: sidewalks As a long time homeowner and resident on the Blvd., it is imperative there are no sidewalks on either side. The east side does not have pedestrians and hence no reasons to take away beautiful property. The west is used by surfers and beach goers. If less parking on the Blvd. they will have to park on Los Robles, El Arbol, Cerezo, Shore - majorly impacting the neighborhood. NO NO NO sidewalks carol scurlock 5370 Blvd CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 13 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar Cannon area From: Valerie Minos <valerieminos@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2026 8:52 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Terramar Cannon area Dear Carlsbad City Council Members and Planners, I am writing to express my opinions regarding the coast highway, Terramar and Cannon improvement project. While I welcome thoughtful infrastructure enhancements, around the city, I am firmly opposed to the installation of sidewalks as part of this project. Please consider the following key points: 1. Environmental Impact The addition of concrete or paved sidewalks would significantly increase impervious surface coverage in the beach area of Terramar and Cannon. This directly contributes to greater urban heat due to paved surfaces — which seem sto counter the City's urban canopy initiative. Preserving natural, unpaved surfaces is a simple and effective way to support a healthier local ecosystem. 2. Community Character & Recreational Value The Terramar and Cannon area has a strong and active community of runners, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts who, I feel, genuinely value and enjoy the natural dirt paths that currently line the streets. These natural surfaces are preferred precisely because they are easier on joints, more enjoyable underfoot, and in harmony with the natural surroundings that make our city and beach areas unique. Installing hard pavement would eliminate this cherished aspect of our community's outdoor lifestyle. 3. Unnecessary Infrastructure Our streets have functioned safely and effectively without sidewalks. The existing conditions meet the needs of residents, and the addition of sidewalks would represent an unnecessary expenditure of public funds that could be better directed elsewhere. I strongly encourage the City to proceed with street improvements that focus on road quality and safety while preserving the natural, unpaved shoulders that the community values so deeply. I ask that sidewalk installation be removed from consideration for the Terramar area improvement plan. I appreciate your time and consideration of my concerns. Respectfully, Valerie Minos www.alfissimo.com Alfissimo International, CFO @alfissimointernational April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 14 of 44 2 @valminosfitness CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 15 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar Area Parking and Sidewalks -----Original Message----- From: Zoë Rico <zoerico42@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:08 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Terramar Area Parking and Sidewalks Dear Members of the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, I am wriƟng to respecƞully oppose the proposed plan to eliminate 34 parking spaces in the Terramar area to construct new sidewalks. As a regular visitor to this area — I surf there frequently and walk my dogs along the coast — I have firsthand experience with how the current parking situaƟon funcƟons. In my observaƟon, pedestrians already move safely and comfortably through the area, navigaƟng around parked vehicles without issue. What this proposal would do is cause real harm to the community: • Removing 34 spaces would significantly reduce access for the many visitors who rely on this parking to enjoy a public coastal area. • Displaced vehicles will inevitably spill into surrounding neighborhoods, increasing congesƟon and frustraƟon for those who live nearby. • The project would divert taxpayer funds toward infrastructure that addresses a problem that does not appear to exist. Best, Zoë Rico CAUTION: Do not open aƩachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 16 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Support for Specific Sidewalk Improvements in Terramar Attachments:Screenshot 2026-03-13 at 5.46.20 PM.png From: Brad Roemer <bradroemer@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 13, 2026 5:49 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Support for Specific Sidewalk Improvements in Terramar Dear Traffic Department, Thank you SO MUCH for moving forward with this proposal. I’m writing as a Terramar resident and nearly 10-year homeowner to express my support for the sidewalk improvements currently being discussed in our neighborhood. In the areas where sidewalks are being proposed, I strongly support moving forward. Right now there are stretches where there is simply no safe place to walk. With cars parked along the dirt shoulders, pedestrians end up sharing the roadway with vehicles. As someone raising a toddler here, that means pushing a stroller in the street far more often than I’m comfortable with. I also want to highlight one additional location that I believe deserves attention: the one-block stretch of Cerezo Road between Los Robles and Carlsbad Boulevard at the traffic light (see screenshot) That section is particularly dangerous. When walking there, you’re forced into the middle of the street between parked cars while vehicles are turning off Carlsbad Boulevard. There’s effectively no shoulder, no sidewalk, and no safe place to step aside if a car approaches. It feels like a real choke point where pedestrians and vehicles are competing for the same narrow space. Even if just one side of street was painted red, that would be HUGE improvement for pedestrians. I’m honestly surprised no one has been seriously injured there yet as it is in constant use with surfers/etc. If possible, I’d encourage the city to consider a solution for that block as well—whether that’s a short sidewalk segment or removing parking on one side (for example with red curb) so pedestrians have a clear and predictable place to walk. Thank you for taking the time to look at this and for working to make Terramar safer for residents and families. Sincerely, Brad Roemer Terramar Resident - 5395 El Arbol Dr Carlsbad, CA April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 17 of 44 2 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 18 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Tierra del Oro/Terramar From: ekeadle@aol.com <ekeadle@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:13 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Tierra del Oro/Terramar Good morning and thank you for requesting input from the Tierra del Oro neighborhood regarding the Terramar traffic and safety improvements. I'm very sorry that I cannot attend the meeting in person, but I have a prior commitment. I am the resident at 5039 Tierra del Oro. My most pressing comments are about pedestrian/bicycle safety (particularly crossing the entrance to Tierra del Oro - on the west side of Carlsbad Blvd.). As you can imagine, this pedestrian/cyclist thoroughfare can be extremely congested during certain times of the year, most weekends and many evenings (commuter traffic and sunset visitors). It is sometimes VERY difficult to see oncoming pedestrian/bike traffic approaching that intersection from both the north and the south, but particularly bad coming from the south. Not only are there runners/joggers (often with baby strollers) and bikes who appear quickly and seemingly out of nowhere, but there are added impediments to a clear view, such as the entry pilasters and the dense plant material surrounding those. I fully support my neighbors having all of the landscape material they want! But because of this, we need to have some careful consideration of the safe ingress/egress from Tierra del Oro onto Carlsbad Blvd, as well as safe crossing of Tierra del Oro by pedestrians, cyclists, etc. Addiitonally, turning onto Tierra del Oro from the south (left turn into Tierra del Oro) can be very challenging because the oncoming foot/bike traffic is often behind you on the left - and they rarely stop at the intersection to check for oncoming vehicular traffic. Again, they can appear quickly and out of nowhere if they are running or on a bike. Maybe a crosswalk signal would be helpful there? At the very least, there needs to be signage warning foot/bike traffic of cross vehicular traffic. I would suggest someone in your office come try to navigate this intersection at various times of the day, later afternoons, weekends and see what the risks are. Likewise, there are times of the day where it is virtually impossible to make a left turn (turn to the north) out of Tierra del Oro onto Carlsbad Blvd. This would have been completely solved by the planned roundabout at Cannon Rd. But now I'm told you have dropped the plan to build that traffic control feature . Too bad - I think that would have helped the traffic flow a great deal. Is there any chance you will re-open the conversation about that roundabout? Anyway, you get what I'm after here! It is entirely too treacherous at the intersection of Tierra del Oro and Carlsbad Blvd. When you add to that the intended future public spaces (former SDG&E area on east side of Carlsbad Blvd.), the traffic and congestion will only increase. Especially if that new area will include beach/park parking. We need to think about the impact of that future element now on the safety of this neighborhood and its visitors. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 19 of 44 2 Many thanks for your time. If you have questions or comments, please email me or text/call me at 619-507-1077 (mobile). Take good care, Liz Keadle CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 20 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar Area Street Improvements From: Mike P. <mikep@mikep.me> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:32 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Terramar Area Street Improvements Hello, I have already commented on the sidewalk question on the online form. I would like to see the crosswalk at Cerezo and Carlsbad Boulevard moved from the south side to the north side of Cerezo. This would allow people turning left from Cerezo not have to wait for pedestrians where the right turn onto Carlsbad Boulevard can turn on a red and not hold up traffic. This would help alleviate backups on Cerezo during the summer when the pedestrian foot traffic increases. Thanks, Mikep Sent from miPhone 760-801-7410 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 21 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar Street Improvements From: Zach Schamp <zschamp@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 8:59 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Terramar Street Improvements Hello, I saw the Carlsbad instagram post about future improvements along the 101 in the Terramar area. I run this road multiple times per week and so does my family. Sidewalks, specifically along the western side of the street, are much needed! The road feels very unsafe with motorists, cyclists, runners, walkers etc all sharing a common road with no designated walkways or bike paths. Sidewalks would make the coastal walk / run so much safer for everyone. Please make this happen. Thank you!! Zachary Schamp 760-712-8394 zschamp@gmail.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 22 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Terramar improvement From: Bob Frass <bobfrass@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 8:56 AM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Terramar improvement If a sidewalk is installed between Tierra del Oro and Shore Dr., a wall must be built on the west side of the new sidewalk. The wall will be necessary because the new sidewalk will be more than 6 feet above the back yards on the east side of Tierra del Oro. The wall should be at least 8 feet high to limit access to the yards. A white slump wall exists on the west side of the sidewalk north of Tierra del Oro and should be replicated for aesthetics and safety. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. April 6, 2026 Item #3 Page 23 of 44 1 Lovelynne Magalued Subject:FW: Traffic & Mobility; Terramar -----Original Message----- From: Nina Eaton <ninaknows@me.com> Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 1:32 PM To: Traffic <traffic@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Traffic & Mobility; Terramar First; Thank you for deleƟng the roundabout at Cannon and Carlsbad Blvd. I, personally, approved. But the consensus was a no. I would not have liked the reduced lanes on Cannon. Second: regarding the sidewalks on Carlsbad Blvd.: I see absolutely no reason to waste the money on sidewalks on the East side. Ppl walk on the West side only. The city would not only be wasƟng money on the east sidewalks, but wasƟng even more money on miƟgaƟng the steep driveways on that side of he blvd. Third: traffic light at Cerezo: there currently is a light at Cerezo and the blvd. If your suggesƟng another light at Cerezo and Los Robles, PLEASE…..NO. Traffic is working fine there. Another light would adversely affect movement. Thank you Nina Eaton 5025 Tierra Del Oro 760-802-2334 CAUTION: Do not open aƩachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 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Thank you, Carl Pope CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From:Bob Pritchard To:Traffic Cc:Tom Frank; Kevin Shin Subject:Traffic Safety and Mobility Meeting April 6th Input - Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project Date:Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:48:42 PM Dear Members of the Carlsbad Traffic Commission, Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the proposed changes for the Terramar Area CoastalImprovement Project. After reviewing the proposal, we do not support the addition of sidewalks on either the east orwest side of Carlsbad Boulevard, as this would result in the elimination of approximately 34 existingparking spaces. We believe the loss of parking would negatively impact residents and visitors in thearea. We do support the resurfacing and restriping of Cannon Road, Carlsbad Boulevard, and ShoreDrive, as these improvements would enhance safety and usability for all roadway users. Additionally, we strongly encourage improvements to drainage management along CarlsbadBoulevard. During significant rainfall, soil and street debris are frequently washed downhill andaccumulate along Shore Drive and in the gutters. Addressing this runoff would improve cleanliness,drainage performance, and long-term roadway conditions. Thank you for considering our comments. Sincerely,Bob and Cathy Pritchard5098 Shore DriveCarlsbad, CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From:r burley To:Traffic Subject:Terramar sidewalks addition Date:Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00:55 PM Removing too many parking places! This is a great place to park and walk the top of the bluff trail often with my dog. It's more open and not as crowded as the beach sidewalks north of Cannon. I notice many others who park here and enjoy the trail. If we can't find parking there, it will be limiting to many of us with limited distance walkingoptions. I like the idea of sidewalks, but perhaps they could be on only the east side of the street to avoid taking so much parking. Adding a cross walk at Cerezo would help this work sincethere is already one at Cannon. Another thought is a trail in lieu of sidewalk that would meander along the west side of the road on the ocean side of now existing guardrails. Let's keep the parking if possible, or fewer people will be able to enjoy this lovely bit of ourcoast. Thanks for your efforts in improving the walk ability while addressing parking, traffic flow and safety. Rose Burley CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From:Jim Jaffee To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Sidewalk Removal Date:Friday, April 3, 2026 11:19:35 AM Attachments:image.png image.png image.png Issue: Carlsbad is proposing adding sidewalks along Carlsbad Blvd near Terramar Beach andCannon Road. The proposed project would reduce up to 34 parking spots if implemented on both sides of the street. The westside sidewalk only would reduce by 23 spots and the eastsidesidewalk only would reduce by 11 spots as shown below. See the project page at the city website https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/streets-traffic/traffic/terramar-area-coastal-improvement-project Adding sidewalks to promote pedestrian safety is definitely a good addition to the area,however, eliminating parking, in the coastal zone, near public beach access, is a detriment tothose who need to commute to the beach from other areas. The beaches of Carlsbad andCalifornia in general must have maximum access provided to all as mandated by the CoastalAct. Beach access is already limited by a locked residents only gate(below) on Shore Dr.forcing beach users to access the beach to the south at Terramar in South Carlsbad State Beachor to the north at Carlsbad State Beach. Public beach access in the vicinity of the proposed eliminated parking is shown below to thesouth at Terramar in South Carlsbad State Beach or to the north at Carlsbad State Beach.. Action: I ask that you improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking by reducing lane widthsif possible or other alternatives. Eliminating parking in an area with limited but important beach access would violate the spirit of Coastal Act Section 30210 which states (emphasisadded): In carrying out the requirement of Section 4 of Article X of the California Constitution, maximum access, which shall be conspicuously posted, and recreationalopportunities shall be provided for all the people consistent with public safety needs and the need to protect public rights, rights of private property owners, and natural resource areas fromoveruse. Jim Jaffee Co-Lead Beach Preservation Committee San Diego County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. From:Susan Hollander To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Parking & Sidewalk Input Date:Friday, April 3, 2026 3:24:50 PM Hello, This is my input for the discussion about adding parking and sidewalks along Carlsbad Blvd in Terramar (between Cannon and Manzano/Palomar Airport Rd). I hope it can be incorporatedinto the other input you received. I wasn’t able to provide it sooner, especially via the online form. Today is my soonest opportunity. Please respond to my email to confirm receipt and to confirm that my input will be included. IfI didn’t cover questions/topics included in the online form, please let me know so I can give input on them. I’ve very familiar with the Terramar stretch of Carlsbad Blvd. between Cannon and PalomarAirport Road — I own a home on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd in Terramar, where I’ve been living for 29 years. — In the 1970s, as a child, I lived also in a home along Carlsbad Blvd. I’m NOT in favor of adding sidewalks and additional parking along Carlsbad Blvd in Terramar, on either the west or east side of the street. I urge the City Council to vote against any further development of sidewalks and parkingspaces along the Terramar section of Carlsbad Blvd. My concerns: — Detrimental for Carlsbad Blvd homeowners’ quality of life and the neighborhood’s natural,undeveloped atmosphere. — Environmental damage to the bluff due to increased foot traffic on the bluff.— Safety issues for Carlsbad Blvd traffic and cyclists. — The cost/benefit trade-off isn’t apparent. Plus, the monetary cost to create a few moreparking spaces, and sidewalks for more people, creates an irreversible environmental “cost" by adding foot traffic that's detrimental to the bluff. I listed my detailed input below. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,Susan Hollander Detailed Input 1). Prioritize Carlsbad Blvd homeowners— Need off-street parking in front of homes. Sidewalks would eliminate off-street parking. — Need ease of entering/exiting driveways. Additional foot traffic on sidewalks wouldfurther complicate entering/exiting driveways and block Carlsbad Blvd traffic lanes longer. — Need to maintain current residential atmosphere: We bought our homes for theundeveloped, natural nature of the neighborhood. We don’t want additional concrete and visitor traffic. This is a peaceful, relaxed residential neighborhood. It isn’t a visitor mecca ora business zone. It isn’t for outside developers/speculators to impose on. 2). Environmentally detrimental to the bluffThe need to preserve the bluff in Terramer between Cerezo and Palomar Airport Rd should be paramount. Additional parking and foot traffic puts the already-fragile bluff in furtherenvironmental danger. — Bluff erosion accelerated exponentially due to increased foot traffic along the bluff as soonas — the staircase near Cerezo was built around 2005, — the dirt “lot" south of Manzano at Palomar Airport Rd became a popular hang out starting 2-3 years ago.— The bluff is State property and should be left alone as much as possible to preserve it and the nature in it.— The bluff is already a danger and eroding rapidly, undermining Carlsbad Blvd near Palomar Airport road for years. 3). Sidewalks on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd in Terramar aren’t needed. — Crosswalks at Cannon and in front of the Hilton Hotel allow visitors to cross from the eastside to the west side to access the bluff. — Crosswalks at Cannon and Cerezo allow residents on Los Robles and El Arbor to crossfrom the east to the west side to access the bluff. — Crosswalks at Shore Drive allow mid-block crossings between Cannon and Cerezo. 4). Carlsbad Blvd traffic safety concerns Adding parking along the Terramar section of Carlsbad Blvd increases the danger ofaccidents, especially if diagonal parking is implemented. — Cars entering/exiting parking spaces and waiting for spaces to open would block CarlsbadBlvd traffic lanes more frequently, with increased sudden stopping. — Endangers cyclists as cars stop/pull out suddenly.— More people are driving to/from the bluff under the influence since weed became legal. (The dirt “hangout" on the east side near Manzano is a popular place for “unsober” drivingand hanging out.) Increased pedestrian traffic and sudden parking stops distract, or may be missed by, inebriated drivers, causing accidents. 5). Lack of need to provide more bluff access Visitors already have full access to Cartsbad bluffs and beaches, with full facilities, north ofCannon. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Lovelynne Magalued From:Mike P. <mikep@mikep.me> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 10:37 AM To:Traffic Cc:Keith Blackburn; Kevin Shin Subject:Carlsbad Boulevard sidewalks & Permit Parking I am concerned about the loss of parking along Carlsbad Blvd with the proposed sidewalk installation. This will make it difficult for residents who already have trouble entering and exiting their driveways especially when backing out during summer months. The loss of parking will force the residents who are parking on the street to move to Canon, Shore, Los Robles, Cerezo, and El Arbol. With the increase of STVR’s parking on these streets are at a premium as it is. If sidewalks are installed I would like to propose the following Parking permit for our neighborhood to protect the residents limited parking options. I can speak to this at the meeting tonight if you like. I have polled some of my neighbors and have received positive support for this. Permit Parking in Terramar We, The Neighborhood of Terramar, would like to have Permit Parking implemented in our neighborhood for the concerns below. 1. The purpose of this is to increase the safety of the neighborhood mirroring the “No Parking” from 11:00pm to 5:00am on Carlsbad Boulevard along the bluff. 1. These times will still allow for visitors to the beach and Cannon Park a place to park during the day but reduce the overnight safety of the neighborhood. 2. On our trash collection day our streets effectively become one way as additional cars and trash, green and recycling bins in the street are restricting vision and traffic flow. 2. With the proposed Carlsbad Boulevard Sidewalk improvements, parking will be at a premium for those residents; that loss needs to be protected from non-residents who have moved over from the bluff to our residential streets. 1. The loss of those spots will move vehicles onto Shore Drive, Tierra del Oro, Cerezo, Los Robles, and El Arbol. Manzano is currently excluded as there is currently no parking on the entire street. 2. Currently there are no overnight parking restrictions like there are on the Carlsbad Boulevard bluff at Cerezo to the south. 3. With the unknown plans for the Encina Powerplant Property, there could be the potential of visitors to that venue looking for free parking impacting the residential streets overnight. 2 4. It’s important to have permit parking in place before the Encina Property is decided upon which would prevent us from having any issues in the future. 3. If the proposed parking permits are implemented there could be the potential of removing the no parking on Manzano should a Crosswalk be installed at the merging of Carlsbad boulevard and Palomar Airport Road and Manzano. The road closure shall remain in place at the West end of Manzano. 1. I have heard talk of a potential parking lot built at the State Property. 2. If this happens a crosswalk should be installed regardless We Propose the Following: 1. Between the hours of 11:00pm and 5:00am there will be no parking on the public streets of El Arbol, Los Robles, Cerezo, Carlsbad Boulevard, Shore Drive and Tierra Del Oro without a valid permit. 2. Property owners of homes on these streets may apply for two permits per Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), not per address excluding Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR.) 3. The property owners will apply for the permits for themselves or their tenants. 4. The permits will be assigned to a license plate number and only transferable if a vehicle is sold, destroyed, etc. with proper documentation. 5. If a vehicle is in repair and a rental vehicle is obtained, it needs to be issued a temporary permit with proper documentation. 6. If a tenant moves and a new tenant moves in the landlord will need to apply for a new permit supplying a statement of new lease and license plate for the new tenant. 7. There will be one temporary permit issued annually that will be printed and must be filled in with an ink pen for no more than 5 days per month, like the existing Oversized vehicle permits. 8. The neighborhood will be self-patrolled. Residents can call the police non-emergency number should any violations be observed. This is so the permitted area will not require additional resources from Carlsbad PD to patrol the area and incur additional costs to the city. 9. If any of the violations are connected to a STVR, the property owner will be cited with a Code violation against their license to operate. 10. For the week of Thanksgiving parking will be open to all and not enforced Monday to Sunday. 11. For the week of December 25 through Jan 1 parking will be open to all and not enforced from the weekend before December 25 to the Sunday after Jan 1. 12. Stickers will be issued by the city to be adhered to the Driver side back window or bumper. 13. Temporary parking permits for medical care will not be bound by the 5 a month. 14. Temporary permits will be taped to the driver's side window for ease of validation. 15. We understand that there may be fees associated with managing and issuing parking stickers. 16. Canon Road shall be exempt from the permit requirement Thanks, Mikep Resident on Los Robles 3 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 4 Lovelynne Magalued From:Adam Clements <adm.c.1002@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 10:05 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options for The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thanks, Adam Clements CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 5 Lovelynne Magalued From:Susan Cass <susanpanniercass@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 9:56 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project To Whom It May Concern I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210 Breathe. Live. Love. Susan Cass “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ~ Howard Thurman ~ CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 6 Lovelynne Magalued From:Cheryle Besemer <clbesemer@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 9:55 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options for the Terramar area coastal improvements project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 7 Lovelynne Magalued From:Scott Overland <s.overland@icloud.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 9:31 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Carlsbad is an important destination for me, not only for surfing, but also for supporting the local restaurants and shops that make the community so special. Maintaining reasonable access ensures that visitors like myself can continue to enjoy and contribute to the area. I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or exploring other engineering alternatives that maintain both safety and access. Eliminating parking in this area would significantly reduce public access to the coast, which runs counter to the protections guaranteed under California Coastal Act Section 30210. Scott Overland s.overland@icloud.com 760-815-1093 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 8 Lovelynne Magalued From:meg heller <megheller00@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 9:20 AM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Coastal Improvements Project Good morning! Please improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. It also creates more burden for locals and visitors alike by preventing more people from enjoying the beautiful lands that Carlsbad has to offer. Thank you for your time and consideration, Meg Heller CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 9 Lovelynne Magalued From:Jacqueline <coastaldiamond@yahoo.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 8:42 AM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project To Those It May Concern: In regard to the proposed Terramar area coastal improvements, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking in this area. Please consider alternatives other than a reduction in parking. If not, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking continues to reduce public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by the California Coast Act Section 30210. There must be equity in this manner; public access is crucial. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best Regards, Jacqueline Bouquet Carlsbad Resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 10 Lovelynne Magalued From:Kristin Brinner <kristin.brinner@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 8:17 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project To whom it may concern, When considering improvements to the Terramar area, please improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. There are better options, such as reducing lane widths that can both improve sidewalks and improve parking. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Kristin Brinner Solana Beach CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 11 Lovelynne Magalued From:Mitchell P. <mpsilverstein@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 8:01 AM To:Traffic Subject:Item #3 Terramar: Support Option 1 Dear Traffic Commissioners, I live in the Barrio and care deeply about coastal access for all people. I write in support of Option 1 — or no project at all — and urge you to preserve all existing public parking on Carlsbad Boulevard between Cannon Road and Cerezo Drive. The Terramar staircase near Cerezo is an important public coastal access point for beachgoers and surfers. The surf break there has qualities that cannot be replicated elsewhere, and most visitors cannot walk or bike to it. Parking is already tight — removing 23 or more spots will meaningfully worsen coastal access. The sidewalk proposal strikes me as a solution without a problem. There is currently space for all users, and the majority of those surveyed prefer things as they are. The project webpage cites "longstanding traffic and safety concerns" but offers no supporting evidence — nor does the Staff Report. Notably, serious accidents on Carlsbad Boulevard occur predominantly on the sections north and south of this residential stretch, where the road widens and drivers speed. This stretch is actually safer precisely because it is tight: drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and parked cars all share a constrained space, which forces attentiveness. This is consistent with a well-documented traffic safety principle—sometimes called "shared space design"— showing that safety often increases when road users must actively negotiate a space rather than rely on signals and markings to do it for them. Bikers and pedestrians moving along the coast are largely just passing through this section — coastal views are obscured by residences — so the case for sidewalks serving that population is weak. I urge the Commission to ask staff for segment-specific collision data for this stretch before recommending any parking removal. If the data doesn't support the concern, the remedy shouldn't either. Thank you for your consideration. 12 Mitch Silverstein mpsilverstein@gmail.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 13 Lovelynne Magalued From:Lily Mejia <lily29@verizon.net> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 1:31 AM To:Traffic Subject:Beach Parking Elimination Please continue with improved pedestrian safety without eliminating beach parking. Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 14 Lovelynne Magalued From:Gina Dumais <gxdumais@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 10:01 PM To:Traffic Subject:Proposed sidewalk at Terramar Dear City of Carlsbad, I am a Carlsbad local born and raised and I am saddened each Ɵme another piece of the Carlsbad I know (knew) and love gets erased. We don’t need sidewalks near Terramar. This will take away criƟcal and ever-decreasing beach parking; locals like myself and my family can barely get to the beach anymore. And let’s be honest: every Ɵme you add bike lanes and sidewalks people sƟll ride and walk in the street anyway. Please leave something residenƟal. Leave something small business. Leave SOMETHING undeveloped. Leave something local. Please. Gina Dumais RIP Cessy’s, Bobby’s Hideaway Cafe, Plant Play Nursery, Neiman’s, Alberto’s, Bob’s Clock Shop, Pollos Maria, the daycare next to the G Spot, the Carlsbad Danish Bakery, Hair Hustlers, anyone I forgot and all the small buildings that made it a village Sent from my iPhone CAUTION: Do not open aƩachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 15 Lovelynne Magalued From:Rich Bourne <richkbourne@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:35 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Dear Commission, As a San Diegan, I surf at Terramar with my kids and have been for years. I urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety in the Terramar area without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you for your time, Rich Bourne CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 16 Lovelynne Magalued From:Lois Swagerty <loisswag@hotmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 12:47 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Please find a better way! Many thanks Lois Swagerty 3050 Blenkarne Drive Carlsbad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 17 Lovelynne Magalued From:Jennifer <jinnocenti@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 12:09 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you for your time & consideration! Jennifer Innocenti CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 18 Lovelynne Magalued From:David Kelly <dmkelly@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 11:54 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, David CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 19 Lovelynne Magalued From:Ben Rubenson <brubenson@sandiego.surfrider.org> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 9:57 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello Chair Coelho and Commission, As a resident of Carlsbad and frequent visitor to Terramar, Warm Waters, and this area of the coast, I am writing to urge the Commission to focus on improving pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other traffic engineering alternatives. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you for your time, Ben Rubenson Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 20 Lovelynne Magalued From:Danny Kuehner <dannykuehner@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 8:08 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Danny Kuehner CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 21 Lovelynne Magalued From:John Stout <johnstoutjhs@gmail.com> Sent:Sunday, April 5, 2026 7:26 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Good morning, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you in advance for taking this comment into consideration as you make your decision. Cheers, John Stout CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 22 Lovelynne Magalued From:Daniel Perlaky <danielperlaky@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 6:33 PM To:Traffic Subject:Comment on Terramar Coastal Improvement Project Hi, I enjoy the Terramar area on a regular basis and always appreciate that there is reasonable parking available along the road. That way I don't have to park in the neighborhood, which I'm sure the neighbors would not prefer. If you take away parking availability from the street, we'll have no choice but to park in the neighborhood. I understand that we need sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements, but it must be done without removing the necessary parking spots we all use to access the beach. Thanks Daniel __ DANIEL PERLAKY product team lead / creative direction / user experience strategy (415) 350 6870 / @danielperlaky pacificastudio.net / danielperlaky.com View Portfolio » All information in this email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual named in this email. All unintentional use of content in this email is prohibited and no liability will be accepted for its accuracy or use. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 23 Lovelynne Magalued From:Gayle Valensky <gaylevalensky@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:45 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Dear Traffic and Safety Commission, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Sincerely, Gayle Valensky CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 24 Lovelynne Magalued From:robert buchanan <buchanixx@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:43 PM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar parking My name is Robert Buchanan and I live in Carlsbad California. I am urging the commission to prioritize pedestrians safety through lane width reductions or other alternatives that preserve our limited coastal parking. Removing parking in this area, violates the spirit of coastal action section 30210 which mandates that “ Maximum access… And recreational opportunities shall be provided for all the people.” Keep the established parking spaces between Canyon Road and terramar. If you have any questions, please contact me at buchanixx@yahoo.com Sincerely, Robert Buchanan Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 25 Lovelynne Magalued From:Jim Royer <jroyer1@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:09 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am wriƟng to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminaƟng parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternaƟves. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. EliminaƟng parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protecƟons guaranteed by California Coastal Act SecƟon 30210. Thank you Jim Royer 2710 Ariane Drive #6 San Diego, CA 92117 443-852-2563 CAUTION: Do not open aƩachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 26 Lovelynne Magalued From:Steve Conlon <lax_chair@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 5:02 PM To:Traffic Subject:Parking Spaces and the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project To Whom It May Concern— We understand the need to improve pedestrian safety. We are asking you to do so without reducing or eliminating the parking spots currently used by beach goers. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you. Steve & Vicki Conlon San Diego, CA CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 27 Lovelynne Magalued From:Annie Woodward <annie95@mac.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 2:55 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 28 Lovelynne Magalued From:Riley Need <riley.f.need@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 2:19 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety near the Terramar beach without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. As a Carlsbad resident who regularly uses parking that would be lost by this parking, I can directly attest to disruption this will create in the lives of many Terramar lovers. I hope you’ll take these words and those of others in careful consideration during your decision making. Sincerely, Ryan “Riley” Need CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 29 Lovelynne Magalued From:danny barger <bargervision@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:05 PM To:Traffic Subject:Beach access and parking near Terra mar I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Daniel Barger Encinitas ca CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 30 Lovelynne Magalued From:Alex Bevier <albevier@me.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:01 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. As a resident of San Diego County and a surfer, I regularly utilize the terra mar beach access stair way (as I know many other folks do, additionally with their family). I find it absurd that, given there is already plenty of room for both parking and walking on the side of the road, there is a proposal to eliminate parking all together. Looking south to Encinitas, specifically along the San Elijo corridor, there is no good reason for an either/or scenario, there is room for both and it must be made possible for people to access the beach there. Best, Alexander Bevier CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 31 Lovelynne Magalued From:Timothy Mahoney <4tjmahoney@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:35 PM To:Traffic Subject:Support sidewalks on Carlsbad Blvd As a surfer, I support sidewalks for pedestrian safety, but there needs to be public access and vehicle parking provided on-site or nearby. Need to clean beaches, sweep streets, remove trash and graffiti, provide better night lighting, cleaner restrooms, more police/security and fix roads/fill potholes, better road parking striping. Surfs Up, TIm! CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 32 Lovelynne Magalued From:Emma <wright.emma48@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:27 PM To:Traffic Subject:Beach Access To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Emma Wright CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 33 Lovelynne Magalued From:Mikey <khaybrian70@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:37 AM To:Traffic Subject:the spirit of Coastal Act Section 30210 To Whom It May Concern keep the parking please 뛴뛵뛶뛷뛸뛹뜆뛺뛻뛼뛽뛾뛿뜀뜁뜂뜃뜄뜅뜇 All best, Mike CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 34 Lovelynne Magalued From:Stephen Ambrosini <sambro55@yahoo.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 10:00 AM To:Traffic Subject:Beach Access To whom it may concern, There are so many wonderful things about California, and one of them is our beautiful beaches, something owned by the residents of the state vs private coastal individuals. Take Florida for example, beautiful coast lines and beaches blocked by private land owners. Residents of the community are prevented from using the beaches and in many cases the view of the coast is often obstructed. I’m a surfer and also a fitness walker who frequently uses the sidewalks on the coast. The parking is already tight and often I park in the surrounding neighbourhood, near the shore and that is already impacted. To remove the parking spaces will continue to affect the nearby community and make it more difficult for locals and visitors to enjoy our beautiful shoreline. I understand the need to repair and upgrade the walkway and stairs, thank you for that. However in the decision to make the needed improvements alternatives must be considered about adding to the existing parking, even going as far as allowing access to the private gated stairways. Thank you, Steve Ambrosini Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 35 Lovelynne Magalued From:Patty Gray <prgray8@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:35 AM To:Traffic Subject:Beach access parking Please do not eliminate any of the parking along Carlsbad Boulevard in the Terramar area. Thank you Randy Gray CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 36 Lovelynne Magalued From:Susie Bushnell <susiesemail@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:03 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Susan Bushnell CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 37 Lovelynne Magalued From:Lauren <ginsberg.lauren@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 8:06 AM To:Traffic Subject:Proposed sidewalk at terra Mar Hello I often surf at terra Mar and it's already hard to park there. Removing spots would make beach access even more difficult. What about paving a path in the dirt area just next to the spots that is accessible for wheelchair and strollers etc? Or narrow the car lanes to keep the parking next to the sidewalk? Thank you ------------------------------------------------- Lauren Ginsberg CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 38 Lovelynne Magalued From:Jessica Dent <jessicadent11@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 7:44 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options for Terramar coastal improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. While I agree pedestrian safety is important, the access to public lands should benefit people who don’t live walking distances to the coast. Kind regards, Jess CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 39 Lovelynne Magalued From:Heather Kurtz <kurtz.heathermarie@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 7:05 AM To:Traffic Subject:Carlsbad I was born and raised in San Diego. I've grown up going To Carlsbad Beach and to the Carlsbad campground. I think the parking spots are very important to have. It's been that way forever and I don't think it needs to Change. I do not live in the county anymore however I do visit quite often. Pedestrians will always be there. They will need to just figure out that if you want a spot to park, you need to get there early or go to a different part of mini San Diego County beaches . It's a place that I still camp at and I absolutely my sons and I love. I was born in 1975 and it's always been the same걭걮걯거 thank you Heather Kurtz CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 40 Lovelynne Magalued From:Katy McCaddon <katymccaddon@gmail.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 7:04 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Good morning, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. As a resident, this is very concerning. Warm regards, Katy McCaddon CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 41 Lovelynne Magalued From:Caroline Sévilla <caronyna@msn.com> Sent:Saturday, April 4, 2026 4:43 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Caroline Sévilla CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 42 Lovelynne Magalued From:Christian Johnson <christian.johnson@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 11:32 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety in the area of Terramar without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Christian Johnson CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 43 Lovelynne Magalued From:Don Lille <1donlille@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 10:32 PM To:Traffic Subject:Please do not eliminate parking spots. I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Sincerely, Don Lille CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 44 Lovelynne Magalued From:Alan Solomon <asolomon777@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 10:04 PM To:Traffic Subject:Taking action to protect beach access in Carlsbad, My name is Mr. Solomon. Today I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. This is an important measure and many California Residents and constituents will be watching the outcomes and/or results of this. Thank you for Your time Today, A. Solomon asolomon777@gmail.com To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Virus-free.www.avast.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 45 Lovelynne Magalued From:DANA SCHIERENBECK <sevenpup@cox.net> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 9:29 PM To:Traffic Subject:Parking along coast highway @ terramar Please protect the coastal access for everyone. Please protect the existing parking Coast Highway around Terramar. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 46 Lovelynne Magalued From:cyndi ringoot <cyndiri@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 9:19 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Cyndi R CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 47 Lovelynne Magalued From:Isabella Sverko <bella.sverko@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 9:18 PM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Good day, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here significantly reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Our coasts should be available for the recreational use and enjoyment of all people, not just those fortunate enough to reside on them. Kindly, Isabella Sverko she/her/hers CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 48 Lovelynne Magalued From:N Scott <deannie.scott@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 8:56 PM To:Traffic Subject:Minimize reduction in parking Do not allow or plan for parking on both sides of the street in Terramar area. It's already difficult enough for folks to find parking in that area and this would further reduce access for many including those of us with walking mobility issues. We ALSO like to enjoy the beach and views without having to park far away. Nadine ScoƩ, 38 year resident and homeowner in North County Coastal Oceanside Strive for Kindness CAUTION: Do not open aƩachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 49 Lovelynne Magalued From:Lisa Ridge <lisa.ridge@yahoo.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 8:05 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Please prioritize free, public access to our beaches. Lisa Ridge 6190 Cabaret St. San Diego, CA 92120 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 50 Lovelynne Magalued From:Susan Henry <bnbfoundationsd@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 7:57 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I’m writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Reducing parking obstructs public access to the coast, and that access should be protected according to the California Coastal Act (Sec 30210). I would much rather see the Commission pursue engineering design alternatives to support both safety and parking access, like reducing lane widths and also reducing speed limits. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Sincerely, Susan J. Henry CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 51 Lovelynne Magalued From:Hock, Louis <lhock@ucsd.edu> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 7:48 PM To:Traffic Subject:parking Pedestrian safety is important yesterday diminishing access to the beach is not a good trade-off. We want to be able to go to the beach on the weekends. Louis Hock CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 52 Lovelynne Magalued From:catherine costlow <kittycat619@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 7:26 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello! I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you! Cat Costlow CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 53 Lovelynne Magalued From:Lacey Levitt <laceylevitt@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 7:20 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project As a San Diego resident, I urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Lacey Levitt, Ph.D. 92037 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 54 Lovelynne Magalued From:Pierce Flynn <pierceflynn02@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:54 PM To:Traffic Subject:TerraMar Parking and Proposed Sidewalk Dear Commission, I am a North County resident who regularly surfs and walks TerraMar beach for the past 20 years. I urge the Commission to provide a mutually beneficial solution to the proposed sidewalk there that protects all of the current parking which our citizens need and have a coastal access right to per the Coastal Act. Thank you, Pierce Dr. Pierce Flynn, PhD CEO, Mar Terra Consulting San Diego, California 760.798.6907 mobile pierceflynn02@gmail.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 55 Lovelynne Magalued From:Aris Anagnos <arisjames.anagnos@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:47 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project As a resident and business operator in Carlsbad. I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Aris Anagnos To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 56 Lovelynne Magalued From:Sue Alderson <salderson56@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:47 PM To:Traffic Subject:Parking coast highway I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Sue Alderson CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 57 Lovelynne Magalued From:Brian Crummy <bjcrummy@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:44 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Dear Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, I am writing to urge you to find a solution that improves pedestrian safety along Carlsbad Blvd without eliminating parking near Terramar. I am 52 years old. My family has owned a home in Carlsbad for nearly 30 years. I am a longboard surfer who regularly sessions the point break at Terramar. That break is one of the few quality longboarding waves on this stretch of coast, and the limited parking along Carlsbad Blvd is how I and many others access it. Removing up to 34 parking spots — over half the available spaces in the immediate area — would directly impair my ability to surf a wave I have been riding for decades. Beach access in this area is already constrained by the locked residential gate on Shore Dr., which funnels the public to a narrow set of entry points. Cutting parking on top of that doesn’t just inconvenience people — it effectively shuts out surfers, families, and beachgoers who don’t live within walking distance. This runs counter to California Coastal Act Section 30210, which mandates maximum public access to the coast. Sidewalks are a worthy goal, but not at the expense of the parking that makes coastal access possible. I am asking the Commission to explore reduced lane widths or alternative engineering designs that deliver pedestrian safety and preserve parking. If that balance cannot be achieved, this project should not move forward as proposed. Thank you for your consideration. Brian Crummy 6367 Paseo Corono Carlsbad, CA 92009 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 58 Lovelynne Magalued From:William B Hale <wmbhale@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:42 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Respectfully, William Hale CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 59 Lovelynne Magalued From:James Christman <christjp@gmail.com> Sent:Friday, April 3, 2026 6:35 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Dear Commissioners, When I go to this gorgeous bit of sand, parking is essential. If we ever want Carlsbad to receive the tripadvisor award for best beach in the US, we can't remove parking. I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating existing parking. Please consider engineering alternatives, such as reducing lane widths, to achieve safety goals. I believe this project should not move forward if parking is removed, as doing so reduces public access to the coast. This would be contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. #ListenMore and be well, James CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Lovelynne Magalued From:Therese N <tnugent777@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 12:56 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Thank you for hearing comments on the proposed changes to Terramar. It is already very hard to access the beach and ocean with cliffs and closed patios. I surf there daily and even as is - I consider the people that cannot. I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, Therese Nugent 760 445 3411 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Lovelynne Magalued From:Jack Diehl <jdiehl@diehlgroup.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 12:46 PM To:Traffic Cc:Tami D Subject:CARLSBAD BLVD. ALTERATIONS A cross section of the proposed street improvements would be helpful. 1. Are the number of lanes being reduced, i.e. is the middle turn lane being deleted? 2. What happens to the existing, sloping driveways, especially on the east side, that now "encroach" into the Blvd.'s ROW? 3. Will the crosswalks be improved? Are more being planned? 4. Will these alterations have any impact on lowering the speed of the traffic? 5. What is the net loss of parking spaces along the subject stretch of road? - JOHN P (JACK) DIEHL 5234 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 (858) 449-4112 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 3 Lovelynne Magalued From:Michael King <michael.mac.king81@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 12:20 PM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Best, Michael King CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 4 Lovelynne Magalued From:Madeline Ramirez <maddyramirez005@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 12:19 PM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar building proposal Dear Members of the Carlsbad Planning and Traffic Committee, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the current proposal for the Terramar beach area. Specifically, I am concerned that the proposal includes the elimination of over 30 parking spaces. As you know, this beach is a primary destination for the longboard surf community. Removing these spaces would force surfers to navigate much longer distances with heavy equipment, creating a significant safety hazard as they maneuver through traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. I respectfully request that the committee considers other viable alternatives that would preserve these parking spaces or otherwise address the safety of beach users. Thank you for your time and for your dedication to our community’s safety and accessibility. Best regards, Madeline Ramirez CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 5 Lovelynne Magalued From:J.P. Bruner <jpbruner93@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 11:52 AM To:Traffic Subject:Options For The Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project Hello Commission, I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Removing this amount of parking in an area that already is difficult to find parking will have a major impact on beach access. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. Thank you, JP Bruner CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Lovelynne Magalued From:David Wilson <keoneboy2001@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:56 PM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Sidewalks Please find a solution that does not limit beach access through removing parking spots on the PCH. David Wilson Carlsbad resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 2 Lovelynne Magalued From:heather fenwick <missmev@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, April 7, 2026 10:17 AM To:Traffic Subject:Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project I am writing to urge you to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast. Thank you, Heather Fenwick -- www.recoveringgypsy.com .:. acupuncture .:. yoga .:. wellness .:. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 3 Lovelynne Magalued From:Missjodeee <missjodeee@aol.com> Sent:Monday, April 6, 2026 3:15 PM To:Traffic Subject:pedestrian safety I am writing to urge the Commission to improve pedestrian safety without eliminating parking. Please consider reducing lane widths or other engineering alternatives. Otherwise, this project should not move forward. Eliminating parking here reduces public access to the coast, contrary to the protections guaranteed by California Coastal Act Section 30210. CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer April 6, 2026 Terramar Area Sidewalk Options 1 Nov. 27, 2018 City Council selects preferred option 2018 - Present Environmental analysis, permitting and design Fall 2024 Construction began on water and sewer improvements Oct. 28, 2025 City Council approved a smaller-scale project including repaving, restriping and potentially new sidewalks 2015 Public input on needs, priorities and design considerations 2015 - 2018 Develop initial concepts and gather community input ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS Oct. 15, 2013 City Council direction to pursue complete streets improvements on Carlsbad Blvd Late 2025 – early 2026 Staff analysis of new sidewalks and parking impacts March 2026 Community input 2 New sidewalks Resurface and restripe 3 4 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS Bicyclists Pedestrians Vehicles Carlsbad Boulevard Weekday 786 402 12,711 Weekend 1,853 780 14,021 Cannon Road Weekday 203 129 5,923 Weekend 305 168 6,000 DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES 4 5 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS PARKING IMPACTS 5 6 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS PARKING IMPACTS 6 •Terramar Association meeting (March 12) •Postcard mailer to Terramar residents •City Manager’s Update newsletters •Social media posts •Emails to project interest lists •Website updates ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMUNITY INPUT 7 8 Online form (347 responses received) Email Commission meeting COMMUNITY INPUT ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS 8 9 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS 33%67%Terramar residents and/or property owners Live elsewhere and visit the area WHAT WE HEARD ONLINE INPUT FORM 9 47%52% 1% Yes sidewalks No sidewalks No response ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS WHAT WE HEARD ONLINE INPUT FORM 10 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS 52%38% 10% Preferred sidewalk placement (those who favor sidewalks) Sidewalks on both sidesSidewalks on west Sidewalks on east WHAT WE HEARD ONLINE INPUT FORM 11 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS WHAT WE HEARD EMAIL AND IN-PERSON •Pavement condition •Maintain neighborhood characteristics, including vegetation •Preference for natural pathway instead of paved sidewalk •Parking concerns, impacts on neighborhood streets •Lack of pedestrians on the east side •Need for safety improvements for pedestrians •Safety concerns at Cerezo Drive intersection •Environmental concerns with paved sidewalks •Privacy concerns •Pedestrian visibility concerns with existing conditions 12 OPTIONS Recommend the City Council approve a project option with any combination or configuration of improvements as determined by the Commission ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS 13 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS NEXT STEPS Present the input gathered, including any recommendation from the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, to the City Council at a future date 14 RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS Provide feedback and recommend a preferred option for the Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project. 15 16 ITEM 3: TERRAMAR COASTAL IMPROVEMENTS THANK YOU 16 Conceptual with sidewalk on both sides 19 Conceptual with sidewalk on west side 21