BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

-- Noaki Schwartz

The city received an honorable mention for its engineering on the

MacArthur Boulevard widening and realignment project.

The recognition was part of an Engineering Project Achievement Award

presented by the Orange County Engineering Council on Feb. 26. Don Webb,

Public Works Director, accepted the award on the city’s behalf.

The project was to widen the existing roadway to accommodate more

vehicles. The city was careful with the construction in order to maintain

smooth traffic flow and have a minimum imposition to tourists and holiday

shoppers. The area accommodates nearly 50,000 vehicles per day.

The city worked with consultant Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates

to improve ocean views and overall project aesthetics with the use of

contour grading and native landscaping.