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As ​​rebuilding continues across Pacific Palisades​​, thousands of deliveries, contractors, utility crews, and service vehicles will be moving through a ​​community​​ with steep terrain, limited roadway capacity, and few alternative routes. Without careful coordination, these activities could create significant congestion, limit emergency access, and make everyday travel difficult for residents.  

Many projects identified in this document are currently in preliminary stages of the project development process, and may still be pending funding, final approvals, and/or permitting. All projects are subject to change in scope, schedule, and cost until they are fully approved.  Some of the projects, strategies, and efforts described in this report may not be possible for the City to complete without additional funding from the Federal and State governments as well as philanthropy, which may or may not be forthcoming.

Purpose of the Logistics, Traffic, Parking & Communications Plan (LTPCP)

Aerial view of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood with residential streets, tree-lined blocks, the Pacific coastline, and the Santa Monica Mountains in the background, illustrating the community context for the Logistics, Traffic, Parking and Communication Plan.

The LTPCP provides a coordinated approach to help City agencies, contractors, and community partners manage activity in a way that keeps the neighborhood functioning. Specifically, the plan is intended to:

  • Identify transportation and access constraints within Pacific Palisades.
  • Anticipate where congestion and conflicts may occur as rebuilding activity increases.
  • Provide strategies to coordinate construction logistics and reduce overlapping impacts.
  • Outline approaches for managing curb space, contractor parking, and temporary staging.
  • Establish communication tools that give residents clear, consistent information about closures, parking restrictions, and construction activity.

The LTPCP serves as a reference document to support coordination efforts. Implementation depends on agency resources​ and ​future funding​.​ 

Key Findings

1. Roadway and Intersection Vulnerabilities

Analysis of 17 intersections along major corridors—including Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Coast Highway, Temescal Canyon, and Chautauqua—shows that several locations operate near or at capacity under normal conditions. ​​During reconstruction, increased construction traffic and lane demands could further reduce reliability, particularly at constrained intersections.

Key Intersections of Concern

  • Sunset Blvd & Chautauqua Blvd – A major pinch point with limited turn pockets and high peak hour delays.
  • Sunset Blvd & Temescal Canyon Rd – Critical for beach, canyon, and residential access; susceptible to long queue spillbacks.
  • Sunset Blvd & Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) – A heavily constrained coastal intersection where even minor disruptions propagate quickly along both corridors.
  • PCH & Temescal Canyon Rd – A key access point for coastal traffic, canyon neighborhoods, and emergency response.
  • Chautauqua Blvd & PCH – A constrained terminus with steep grades that limit merge speeds and queue absorption.
  • Sunset Blvd & Via de la Paz – Frequently near capacity under normal conditions; serves high‑turnover commercial and residential activity.
  • Sunset Blvd & Palisades Dr – Important for Highlands access and already sensitive to small changes in traffic volume. 
Map of Pacific Palisades identifying seven key intersections of concern: Sunset Boulevard and Chautauqua Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard and Temescal Canyon Road, Sunset Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway, PCH and Temescal Canyon Road, Chautauqua Boulevard and PCH, Sunset Boulevard and Via de la Paz, and Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive.

2. Impacts of Uncoordinated Construction  

Modeling indicates that if numerous home rebuilds proceed simultaneously without coordinated scheduling, intersections could experience significant delays and additional travel time on major corridors. These findings highlight the need for shared scheduling tools and consistent right-of-way management during reconstruction.

3. Need for Centralized Information

Residents reported difficulty accessing consistent updates about closures, construction activity, and curb restrictions. The analysis reinforces the importance of having a unified system where the public can receive accurate, consolidated information. 

The Recovery Framework

Infographic outlining four strategies in the LTPCP Recovery Framework: Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination (The Flow Strategy), Lane Closure Management (The Access Strategy), Parking and Curb Management (The Space Strategy), and Community Notification Channels (The Trust Strategy), each with a brief description of their approach.
Isometric illustration of a multi-lane road with a delivery truck, two cars, and an ambulance, representing lane closure and right-of-way management for the Access Strategy.

1. The Access Strategy: Lane Closure and Right-of-Way Management 

  • The plan recommends establishing a coordinated process for evaluating and scheduling lane closures to reduce conflicts. 

  • Priority should be given to maintaining access on key corridors and preventing overlapping work zones.   

Illustration of two people gesturing toward a large parking sign with a car and location pin, representing parking and curb management approaches for the Space Strategy.

2. The Space Strategy: Parking and Curb Management Approaches 

To address limited street width and high construction activity, the plan outlines strategies such as: 

  • Designated contractor parking areas

  • Temporary curb use zones

  • Residential access protection measures

  • Consolidated staging areas where feasible 

These tools are intended to help balance residential access with the operational needs of rebuild activity. 

Isometric illustration of a delivery worker unloading boxed cargo from a red and white truck with pallets of boxes nearby, representing construction logistics and supply chain coordination for the Flow Strategy.

3. The Flow Strategy: Construction Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination 

  • The plan describes a framework for managing deliveries, haul routes, staging, and construction sequencing across multiple private and public projects. 

  • This includes the concept of a centralized system to help identify conflicts and support predictable scheduling

Illustration of three overlapping chat bubbles in orange, green, and blue inside a circular arrow, representing public information and communication tools for the Trust Strategy.

4. The Trust Strategy: Public Information and Communication Tools 

To reduce confusion and improve clarity for residents, the plan outlines several communication strategies, including: 

  • A centralized web-based hub for updates

  • Unified email/text notifications 

  • Clear posting of parking, staging, and closure information

  • Use of GIS-based mapping tools for transparency 

These tools are intended to provide consistent, reliable communication throughout the rebuild period. 

Summary

  • The LTPCP outlines a coordinated framework to help the City manage reconstruction activity so that construction demand does not overwhelm the community’s already constrained roadway network.

  • Drawing on the analysis in the final plan, it emphasizes that improved coordination of lane closures, logistics, curb space, and public information can meaningfully reduce conflicts and improve overall predictability. 

  • However, the final analysis also makes clear that even with these strategies in place, significant congestion and operational challenges will still occur at key intersections and corridors, particularly during peak construction periods.

  • By setting realistic expectations, the plan aims to keep the community as accessible, informed, and supported as possible while acknowledging that some delays and impacts are unavoidable throughout the rebuild.