Improving IB through walkability and safe, connected streets

The City of Imperial Beach is advancing a planned set of improvements for the Palm Avenue Master Plan project, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the safety, accessibility and vibrancy along Palm Avenue between Georgia Street and Rainbow Drive. This project will transform the corridor by providing lighting, landscaping, art and improving conditions for walking, biking, driving and public transit along this section of Palm Avenue. The intent of the project is to create a more welcoming and dynamic access route for residents, businesses, and visitors.

The City is in the early stages of designing the project and is currently developing preliminary plans (i.e. 30% plans) and is nearing completion of the environmental documentation and approval processes. These efforts have and will continue to include proactive communications with property owners, businesses, residents, and other key stakeholders adjacent to the Palm Avenue Master Plan project area to discuss any questions or topics of interest related to the project. Design is expected to be completed in 2027, with construction to be scheduled at a later date.

City Council Scheduled to Consider the Final CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)

The Final CEQA IS/MND and MMRP is scheduled for a public hearing in front of the Imperial Beach City Council on September 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932.

 We Want Your Feedback
Please take our survey to help shape the future of Palm Avenue. If you have not already participated, please complete the project survey and share your priorities for the corridor. Survey closes December 4, 2026.

 Please email PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov if you have questions.

Photo rendering of the Palm Avenue Master Plan at Palm Avenue and 11th Street.

The design and construction phases of the project are funded by grants from the state Active Transportation Program and the SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program.

Project documents will be posted on this page as they become available.

City Council Scheduled to Consider the Final CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

The Final CEQA IS/MND and MMRP are scheduled for a public hearing in front of the Imperial Beach City Council on September 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach, CA 91932.

NOW AVAILABLE - Draft CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) - Two contributing elements, the 30% design plans and the Draft CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), are complete and are posted here and available as part of the City’s project development process. The Final IS/MND and MMRP will also be posted here once the formal City Council adoption process is complete.

Coming Soon - Final CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

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Written comments regarding the Draft IS/MND should be submitted no later than the end of the public review period to:

Juan Larios / Public Works Director
City of Imperial Beach
825 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
jlarios@imperialbeachca.gov

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