La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2 

ANNOUNCEMENT: Public Workshop on the La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2 Project OCTOBER 30, 2023 5:30 TO 7:30 p.m.  Join the Zoom Meeting Here: bit.ly/LaMesaBlvdSegment2

PROJECT NOTICE:  LA MESA BLVD COMPLETE STREETS SEGMENT 2

The City of La Mesa applied and was awarded a $400,000 Sustainable Communities grant from the State of California to prepare a Complete Streets Plan for La Mesa Boulevard from Jackson Drive, under the I-8 freeway, connecting to Grossmont Center Drive. The purpose of the Complete Streets Plan is to create a street that accommodates for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motor vehicle drivers) as well as provide improved connections to key destinations including Grossmont Center, Grossmont Transit Station, Sharp Medical Campus, businesses, and neighborhood services, while advancing the City’s Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 

This project was divided into two segments. Planning for Segment 1 has been completed and includes segments on University Avenue from Spring Street to Memorial Drive, and La Mesa Boulevard from 4th Street to Jackson Drive. The current La Mesa Boulevard Complete Streets Segment 2 project began in January 2023 and covers La Mesa Boulevard from Jackson Drive to the I-8, and Grossmont Center Drive from the I-8 to Center Drive

What is a Complete Streets Plan?  

The purpose of the Complete Streets Plan is to create a street that is safe for all users (pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motor vehicle drivers), as well as provide improved connections to key destinations including parks, transit stops and stations, businesses, and neighborhood services.  The La Mesa Boulevard corridor is located along San Diego Transit Bus Route 852, which provides direct access to both the Grossmont and La Mesa Village Trolley stations.  Corridor improvements may include many new features such as: shade trees, attractive landscaping, traffic calming and safety improvements, comfortable bike facilities, enhanced transit stops, and more. Improving access to and from the corridor will create more vibrant and active neighborhoods and support the local economy.  Learn more about the Complete Streets Integrated Design Manual. 

Project Timeline and Engagement Opportunities

The timeline below provides an overview of the project phases, as well as the planned community engagement activities. There will be multiple opportunities to be involved in the corridor design and outreach process. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming pop-up events, community workshops, business outreach, and more planned for the summer. Public participation in this project is focused on providing all community members with multiple opportunities to be involved in the corridor redesign. 

Engagement Sessions

Email us for more information about upcoming engagement sessions.  Specific dates will be added to this page, once dates are confirmed.

Community Survey

The City created an online survey to gather community input on the complete streets concepts, and also solicited feedback from businesses through the La Mesa Boulevard Business Survey. Take the online survey in English or Spanish by clicking on one of the links below and provide your input on desired community improvements for Segment 2. The survey should only take 3-5 minutes to let us know what you would like to improve.

Public Survey: (English Version) (Spanish Version)

Community Partners

The City of La Mesa is collaborating with various stakeholders and community members to make this project possible, including, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).  The City is working with the transportation planning firm CRA Associates to assist with community outreach and engagement, and project planning. 

Questions or Comments on the Complete Streets Plan?

To provide comments, receive project updates or get more information about upcoming engagement activities, email or call 619.667.1166.

FACT SHEET: LA MESA BLVD COMPLETE STREETS SEGMENT 2