Rancho Palos Verdes City Council To Consider Removing Traffic Circles

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — At its next meeting, the RPV City Council will discuss whether to remove a traffic control measure along one specific road in town.

On March 3, the Council is expected to consider a petition to end a pilot program that added traffic circles to Avenida Classica in October 2024. The circles were added due to ongoing problems with speeding, pedestrian safety and other issues.

About six months after their installation, a post-installation study found that speeds were reduced on Avenida Classica by 7 to 9 miles per hour on average due to the circles.

However, a subsequent petition from area residents identified the following items as safety risks caused by the roundabouts: increased collision risks and higher crash probability, visibility issues, pedestrian and cyclist safety, potentially unlawful speed limit sign removal, emergency vehicle obstructions, and no justifiable crash history.

At the meeting, the Council will consider whether to end the pilot project or continue it with modifications. The meeting is set for 7 pm on Tuesday in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live on RPVtv’s YouTube channel, at rpvca.gov, or on Cox 33/FiOS 38.

Those wishing to participate in public comment during the meeting in person or virtually need to complete a form at rpvca.gov/participate. Comments on agenda items can be emailed to cc@rpvca.gov.