Street and Parking Improvements Dedicated in South Laguna

The South Laguna Streetscape and Parking Lot project was celebrated with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony last Friday. The noontime ceremony was attended by local residents and representatives from City staff, the City Council, and the South Laguna Civic Association. The $1.5 million project was 60% funded by a Federal Transportation Enhancement grant awarded two years ago.

Public Works Director Steve May stated that the project was primarily intended to improve pedestrian accessibility and to provide enhanced scenic features along Coast Highway in the South Laguna area. Planning for the project began ten years ago. The design concept was approved by the Design Review Board five years ago when final design commenced. The project ranked high in the competition for a Federal grant intended for scenic highways and pedestrian improvements. That grant provided about 60% of the funds needed for the project.

The main features of the project are two bus shelters, 21 street trees, a landscaped street median, new sidewalk, enhanced pedestrian lighting, cobblestone planters, six added on-street parking spaces, and a public parking lot with 10 spaces.