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Sidewalks and safety on 'alternative design streets' like Highland Drive

Carlsbad

Summary

Commissioner Lafferty pressed again on why Highland Drive has no sidewalks near a school zone, especially with e-bikes and Safe Routes to School concerns. Staff said the alternative design street policy is a Council decision and no staff presentation can happen until 2027; the last Council review was around 2015-16.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Potentially pedestrians, schoolchildren, and e-bike riders if the policy is changed.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingNov 4, 2026approved

Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 4, 2026

Commissioner Lafferty pressed again on why Highland Drive has no sidewalks near a school zone, especially with e-bikes and Safe Routes to School concerns. Staff said the alternative design street policy is a Council decision and no staff presentation can happen until 2027; the last Council review was around 2015-16.

Related development

approved

Boyack Residence

A larger modern home replaces a modest house; the site's existing permitted ADU remains, and a debate over missing sidewalks on Highland Drive followed.

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