HSIP-11; Traffic Signals at Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Pl; Pacific Ave & Burnett St
Summary
SCH Number
2026070453
Public Agency
City of Long Beach
Document Title
HSIP-11; Traffic Signals at Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Pl; Pacific Ave & Burnett St
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2026
Document Description
The City of Long Beach prioritizes roadway safety and follows CA MUTCD warrant procedures. A collision review and field observations identified two high-priority intersections: Atlantic Ave at Atlantic Pl and Pacific Ave at Burnett St.
At Atlantic Ave and Atlantic Pl, repeated broadside crashes occur, and a horizontal curve limits sight distance, making turns from Atlantic Pl difficult. At Pacific Ave and Burnett St, two blocks from an elementary school, drivers often fail to yield to pedestrians even with an RRFB and a crossing guard, and reported near misses have increased.
To reduce collisions and improve safety for all users, install new traffic signals at both intersections with new poles and mast arms, upgraded signal heads and detection, ADA-compliant pushbuttons and countdowns, high-visibility crosswalks, stop bars set back to improve yielding, and advance warning signage. Coordinate timing with adjacent signals and school arrival and dismissal periods, and evaluate targeted turn restrictions or No Turn on Red where pedestrian conflicts are highest.
Contact Information
Name
Manraj Bhatia
Agency Name
City of Long Beach
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Saed Roudsari
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Senior Traffic Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Airports
Long Beach Airport
Other Location Info
Multiple locations: Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Pl; Pacific Ave & Burnett St
Atlantic Ave & Atlantic Pl; Pacific Ave & Burnett St
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 - Existing Facilities, Section 15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is only proposing new traffic signals, that will result in better safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. No significant expansion of the existing facilities are being proposed as part of this project, therefore the categorical exemption of Class 1, existing facilities Section 15301 (c) is being used.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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