Palm Avenue Master Plan Project
Improving IB through walkability and safe, connected streets
The City of Imperial Beach is beginning to plan 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 environmental documentation. This effort includes communicating with property owners, businesses 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.
Please email PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov if you have questions.
About this Project
The Palm Avenue Master Plan project will provide welcoming, safe and diverse travel choices on Palm Avenue between Georgia Street and Rainbow Drive, including providing lighting, landscaping and art, as well as improving conditions for walking, biking, driving and public transit. This project is being designed to bring many benefits to the community, including:
- Upgraded sidewalks to be a minimum width of ten feet and accessible for people with disabilities where possible.
- Streetscape and hardscape improvements.
- Enhanced gateway sign, artwork, green spaces and economic development.
- Improved access to essential destinations, including schools, parks, healthcare facilities, financial services, shopping and dining.
- A one-way protected bikeway (class 4) on each side of Palm that is physically separated from vehicle traffic. Avenue: A one-way protected bikeway (class 4) on each side of Palm Avenue that is physically separated from vehicle traffic.
- Bikeway connections to the Regional Bayshore Bikeway, West Palm Avenue existing bike lanes, the 9th Street Enhancement Project and the Border to Bayshore Bikeway Projects.
- Stormwater drainage improvements.
- New traffic signal at the Palm Avenue and 10th Street intersection.
The design and construction phases of the project are funded by a state Active Transportation Program grant.
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 a state Active Transportation Program grant.
Engage With Us
If you have any questions, please email PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov.
In the coming months, the City will offer a variety of events and activities where you can learn more about the project and provide feedback. These may include open houses, community meetings, pop-up events and online information sessions.
Your participation is important. Together, we can assure the project reflects the needs and priorities of the Imperial Beach community. Check back for upcoming event dates and ways to get involved.
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Project Schedule
Project Documents
Project documents will be posted on this page as they become available.
Data collection and preparation of the Draft Master Plan, which includes 30 percent design and environmental documentation, are currently underway. The Draft Master Plan is anticipated to be released in early 2026 and will be posted here for public review and comment once available.
Information can also be found on the Palm Avenue Master Plan project webpage on the City of Imperial Beach website.
Reach Us
Reyna Ayala
City Planner/Management Associate
City of Imperial Beach
PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov
(619) 628-0858
825 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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