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La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path
Updated: 08.27.26
PROJECT STATUS
In August 2023 staff prepared an updated conceptual cost estimate and an exhibit to begin the design and permitting for this project. 30% Design was completed in November 2023. A Citizen Participation Program (CPP) Neighborhood Meeting was held on February 26, 2024.
The project has undergone multiple scope of work changes. The 90% design was completed in January 2025 and 100% final design in March 2026. The project's design and permitting requirements are now complete. The project advertised for construction bids in summer 2026 and a construction contract was awarded on August 26, 2026. Project construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 with completion expected in Spring 2027 .
ABOUT THE PROJECT
This project will improve mobility and safety on La Costa Ave from the east end of the LOSSAN Corridor bridge to the I-5 southbound on-ramp and the northern end of N Vulcan Ave. On La Costa Ave the project will construct a decomposed granite pedestrian path along the south side of the street and create a buffered bicycle lane. The result will be approximately 0.5 mile of 4-foot-wide decomposed granite pedestrian path with 15 new ADA compliant curb ramps, seven (7) replaced driveways, and four (4) replaced street crossings.
On N Vulcan Ave the project will construct approximately 135-ft of concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk to connect the end of public improvements from a nearby development up to the intersection of N Vulcan Ave and La Costa Ave.