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.
Thank you to all who joined us at the May 19 Community Workshop. The project survey is available at: https://form.typeform.com/to/fpdsSMeA
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 grants from the state Active Transportation Program and the SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program.
Project Documents
Project documents will be posted on this page as they become available.
Data collection and preparation of the draft master plan is ongoing and will continue.
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 for public review and comment. The Draft CEQA IS/MND has a defined public review timeline from May 15, 2026 through June 15, 2026, after which the public review and comment period will close.
For easier navigation using bookmarks, download the PDF and open it outside your web browser.
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
Engage With Us
Join us at the May 19 Community Workshop, flyer above. Stop by any time between 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dempsey Holder Safety Center (950 Ocean Lane - Imperial Beach 91932). Family friendly, open to all!
If you have any questions, please email PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov.
In the coming months, the City will continue to 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
Reach Us
PalmAve@imperialbeachca.gov
(619) 628-0858
825 Imperial Beach Blvd.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Todd Philips
Community Development Director
City of Imperial Beach
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