Traffic Engineering and Parking

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The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on the City's transportation system. It is the Division's objective to provide a balanced and accessible multi-modal network that serves all users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit users. The Division oversees the proper application of traffic control devices, including traffic signals, stop signs, striping and markings, as well as determines proper road geometry and pedestrian infrastructure. The Division conducts neighborhood traffic calming studies, crosswalk studies, collision studies, parking studies, and prepares and reviews traffic control plans. Some of the traffic related programs supported by the Division include School Area Safety Studies, Bike to School Days, bike safety plans, special event plans, and the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network. The Division is responsible for most parking related regulations in the City including parking meter zones, loading zones, parking permits, overnight parking permits, moving van permits, and no parking zones. Traffic Engineering works cooperatively with the Police Department to enforce traffic laws by conducting traffic safety studies and speed limit surveys and collecting traffic volume data.

The Traffic Engineering Division is implementing the policies and objectives of the City's General Plan Mobility Plan, Bike Master Plan and Living Streets Manual. The Division is working in collaboration with other departments to expand the bikeway network, add bike racks and bike corrals, install EV charging stations, install accessible public amenities, and construct new sidewalk segments to enhance mobility and equity for all users.

The Traffic Engineering Division is also responsible for the City's traffic signal maintenance and is the liaison for the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (PPIC). The Division reviews and issues over 1,100 Right-of-Way permits, traffic control plans, POD permits, temporary loading zones, and oversize vehicle permits each year.

Traffic Data and Maps

Traffic Volumes
- City of Manhattan Beach 2022 Volume and Speed Counts (PDF)
Bike Routes
- Manhattan Beach Bikeways (PDF)
- Bicycle Parking Locations (PDF)
Engineering and Traffic Survey
- City of Manhattan Beach 2022 Engineering and Traffic Survey (PDF)
  - Appendix A - Segment Data (PDF)
    - Street Segment Sheets
    - Radar Speed Distribution Forms
  - Appendix B - Collision Rates (PDF)
City of Manhattan Beach Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines (PDF)
- Adopted November 4, 2020

Traffic Calming

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
- The Traffic Division supports the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (PDF) as approved by the City Council in 2002.
- To initiate a Neighborhood Traffic Management plan in your neighborhood, please submit a petition from residents in the affected area.
Manhattan Beach Mobility Plan (PDF)
Speed Limits
- Speed Limit Map 2017 (PDF)
Bicycle Safety
- Manhattan Beach Bikeways (PDF)
- Bicycle Parking Locations (PDF)
- Safety Tips for Bicyclists and E-Bikes

Traffic Control

The City of Manhattan Beach requires City-specific Temporary No Parking Signs for any temporary parking prohibitions or to reserve a parking area for POD containers, refuse bins, moving vans, or other parking permits.

The custom signs can be fabricated on cardboard or plastic board by a local or online sign company or printed on 11" x 17" cardstock.

No Parking Sign templates can be accessed below.

The City advises that the permittee take a time-dated picture of the sign(s) at the time of posting to assist the Police Department if parking enforcement or tow-away becomes necessary.

To apply for permits please visit our Citizen Self Service (CSS) Portal.

Traffic Signals

Parking and Public Improvements Commission (PPIC)

The Traffic Division supports the Parking and Public Improvements Commission, which acts as an advisory board to the City Council.

The Parking and Public Improvements Commission is responsible for public parking issues, capital improvement projects, traffic management, activities within the public right-of-way including encroachment permits, undergrounding of utilities, and environmental enhancement.

For more information, please visit the Parking and Public Improvements Commission page.

Request a Traffic Control Device

CONTACT
For additional information please contact the Traffic Engineering Department by email at traffic@manhattanbeach.gov or by phone at (310) 802-5521.

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Traffic Engineering and Parking

RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) PERMITS

PARKING PERMITS

PUBLIC PARKING