HSIP-11; Traffic Signals at Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Pl; Pacific Ave & Burnett St

The City of Long Beach is planning to install new traffic signals at two high-risk intersections—Atlantic Avenue at Atlantic Place and Pacific Avenue at Burnett Street—to address recurring safety issues and reduce collisions. At Atlantic Avenue and Atlantic Place, frequent broadside crashes are linked to poor sight distance caused by a horizontal curve, making turns from Atlantic Place hazardous. At Pacific Avenue and Burnett Street, located near an elementary school, drivers consistently fail to yield to pedestrians despite existing safety measures like a rectangular rapid flashing beacon and crossing guards, with an uptick in near-miss incidents. The project will include new signal poles and mast arms, upgraded signal heads with vehicle detection, ADA-compliant pushbuttons with countdown timers, high-visibility crosswalks, and stop bars relocated to improve driver yielding behavior. Advance warning signage will be added, and signal timing will be coordinated with adjacent intersections and school arrival and dismissal times to maximize safety during peak pedestrian activity. The plan also includes evaluating targeted turn restrictions or prohibiting right turns on red where pedestrian conflicts are most severe. All work will adhere to California MUTCD standards and prioritize safety for all road users, particularly vulnerable populations such as children and pedestrians. The project is part of the City’s broader commitment to roadway safety and is being pursued through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Point of contact for the initiative is Manraj Bhatia, Planner, and Saed Roudsari, Senior Traffic Engineer, both affiliated with the City of Long Beach. The solicitation is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 14, 2026, indicating this is a forward-looking procurement to secure funding and resources for implementation in the coming years.