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National traffic safety trends show a dramatic increase in traffic-related deaths, with the first quarter of 2022 showing the highest number of deaths in two decades.
The City of Carlsbad's traffic safety emergency proclamation allowed us to focus increased resources and attention on the three Es of traffic safety, education, engineering and enforcement, using the framework of the Safer Streets Together Plan.
More safety projects approved
On Tuesday, the City Council approved additional projects that will improve traffic safety throughout Carlsbad and support the city’s ongoing efforts to balance the needs of bicyclists, walkers and drivers.
11/15/2022 5:21 PM
Traffic emergency extended
At its Oct. 18 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council voted to extend the local traffic safety emergency proclamation for an additional 60 days.
10/21/2022 12:56 PM
Watch out for walkers and bicyclists on National Walk and Roll to School Day
October 12 is National Walk and Roll to School Day. The Police Department encourages parents and students to join forces toward traffic safety around our schools.
10/11/2022
National Pedestrian Safety Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Awareness about pedestrian safety goes hand in hand with the City of Carlsbad’s overall and ongoing plan to promote traffic safety and awareness.
10/01/2022
Carlsbad City Council advances traffic safety efforts
The Carlsbad City Council voted to continue over a dozen new initiatives to address traffic safety and seek input from the community and city commissions on potential additional actions presented by city staff Tuesday.
09/28/2022
Carlsbad Boulevard restriping, other traffic safety projects approved
On Tuesday, the City Council approved several projects to enhance biking and walking in Carlsbad. These projects have been in the works and identified as priority projects to expedite in response to the traffic safety emergency.
09/28/2022
Reducing speeding on Tamarack Avenue
The City of Carlsbad is seeking community feedback on options to reduce speeding on Tamarack Avenue, between Skyline Road and Adams Street.
09/27/2022
New pedestrian signal to be activated at Tamarack and Valley
Walkers, bicyclists and drivers will soon get a chance to try out a new type of traffic signal at the corner of Tamarack Avenue and Valley Street, which, along with other changes to the intersection, will make it easier to notice when someone is crossing the street.
09/26/2022 4:13 PM
Next step in traffic safety and mobility plan
On Tuesday, the City Council approved a contract with an engineering and environmental services firm to create an implementation plan and other studies to help pay for and advance a broad range of improvements to get people around the city more safely and easily.
09/14/2022 10:30 AM
Traffic safety projects reviewed
On Tuesday, our city’s Transportation Director gave an update to the City Council on the city’s efforts to ease traffic congestion and generally make it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that. In a nutshell, that’s what we mean by “mobility.”
09/08/2022 12:47 PM
Council ratifies local traffic safety emergency
The Carlsbad City Council voted to allocate $2 million in funding for immediate traffic safety efforts and ratified last week’s proclamation of local emergency, following an over 200% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019.
08/30/2022
Local emergency declared
Citing a 233% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019, the City of Carlsbad today declared a local state of emergency. This action will immediately increase attention and resources on a range of solutions including infrastructure, safety, enforcement and a focus on safe driving
08/23/2022 9:44 AM
Back to school tips and resources
Students across Carlsbad will be heading back to school in the next few weeks and the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone. From safety tips to homework help, here’s what you need to know to get the school year off to a great start.
08/22/2022
Fatal traffic collision between a motorcycle rider and bicyclist
On August 15, at approximately 1 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department was notified about a traffic collision on Carlsbad Boulevard near Palomar Airport Road.
08/15/2022
Partnering with parents for back-to-school traffic safety
It is back-to-school time for Carlsbad’s children and the City of Carlsbad Police Department would like to partner with parents for back-to-school safety
08/08/2022
Update - Investigators seek witnesses of a fatal traffic collision involving a 4-Runner and an electric bike
Update – August 8, 2022 - The Police Department is sorry to report that the female cyclist passed away from her injuries at the hospital.
08/07/2022
Mobility explained
On Tuesday, our city’s Transportation Director gave an update to the City Council on the city’s efforts to ease traffic congestion and generally make it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that. In a nutshell, that’s what we mean by “mobility.”
07/29/2022 10:56 AM
Coastal road options presented
The City of Carlsbad is seeking input on three roadway designs that protect public infrastructure from future sea level rise while prioritizing walking and biking paths along a 1-mile stretch of south Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way.
06/29/2022 11:18 AM
E-bike safety meeting
With the school year wrapping up and the anticipation of seeing kids enjoy their summer vacations by riding their bikes and e-bikes around town, the city and Carlsbad Unified School District hosted more than 100 parents and students for a bicycle and e-bike safety meeting on May 24.
05/27/2022
DUI Checkpoint is scheduled in Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad Police Department announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning, on Carlsbad Boulevard at Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.
05/23/2022