Brief

Councilmember Tim McOsker, seconded by Heather Hutt, introduced a motion to evaluate the feasibility of deploying speed safety cameras on Paseo Del Mar, Gaffey Street, and Barbara Street in San Pedro. The motion directs staff to assess whether automated speed enforcement cameras can improve safety on these corridors. It is currently pending before the Transportation Committee, which scheduled the item for its September 16, 2026 meeting.

Full summary

Councilmember Tim McOsker, representing the 15th District, introduced a motion on August 14, 2026, directing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to investigate whether speed safety cameras could be relocated or added along Paseo Del Mar between Gaffey Street and Barbara Street in San Pedro. The motion is grounded in the city's existing Speed Safety System Pilot Program, which the Council approved in March 2026 as an 18-month initiative under state authority granted by Assembly Bill 645, signed by Governor Newsom in October 2023. That law authorized six California cities, including Los Angeles, to run speed camera pilot programs beginning January 1, 2024. San Pedro was already selected as one of the communities where speed safety cameras are being deployed under the pilot. McOsker's motion argues that Paseo Del Mar specifically has a documented history of traffic safety concerns and warrants closer attention as the city gathers pilot data on speeding patterns and violations. Rather than waiting for the pilot to conclude, the motion calls on LADOT to assess mid-program whether cameras along this corridor could enhance safety outcomes, while the broader pilot continues its data collection. Beyond cameras, the motion instructs LADOT to report on alternative or complementary traffic-calming measures for Paseo Del Mar and the surrounding area. That report is to cover options such as speed tables, raised crosswalks, enhanced signage and striping, and other proven speed-management tools, with analysis of feasibility, effectiveness, cost, and potential implementation timelines. This dual directive reflects an intent to consider the full range of interventions, not just automated enforcement. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Heather Hutt and referred to the Transportation Committee on the day it was introduced. No further committee action has been recorded. The file remains open with a two-year window before it expires in August 2028.

Activity (2)

• 2026-09-11 Transportation Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on September 16, 2026.
• 2026-08-14 Motion referred to Transportation Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-08-14 Motion · motion