We are busy maintaining infrastructure, improving traffic flow and enhancing neighborhood quality of life through a variety of projects happening around town. Here are some highlights of projects that have been planned or are currently in the design process. 

Neighborhood Quality of Life and Safety

Carlsbad Village lighting improvements

Streets, Traffic and Mobility

Avenida Encinas Traffic Safety Enhancements
Kelly and Park
Safe Routes to School
South Carlsbad coastline
Street resurfacing
Tamarack area coastal improvements
Terramar area coastal improvements
Tyler Street
Valley and Magnolia 

Parks

Robertson Ranch Park
Veterans Memorial Park

City Buildings

City Hall and Civic Center
Monroe Street Pool
Orion Center

    5-year Project Plan

    The city's Capital Improvements Program maps out major projects and how they will be funded. Each year, the City Council approves this plan along with the city budget. See project map.

    CIP dashboard

     

    Project updates

    All-way stop at Grand and Madison

    Post Date:04/23/2026 3:52 PM

    A new all-way stop at Grand Avenue and Madison Street will make it easier for our community members to cross the street or turn onto Grand.  

    In this video, you can go behind the scenes with our crew who did the installation Wednesday morning.  

    A crew member installing a new stop sign at Grand and Madison

    After receiving community concerns about the intersection, staff analyzed traffic volumes and patterns and recommended an all-way stop to enhance pedestrian access. The City Council approved the project at its March 24 meeting.  

    As an added bonus, an all-way stop at this intersection will allow the city to add new parking spaces by removing red curbs that will no longer be needed.  

    Addressing parking needs in the Village and Barrio remains a top priority for the city, with 44 spaces added last year. Last month, the City Council advanced two additional parking projects, aimed at both near-term and longer-term strategies to increase parking availability.  

    You can view more details about those efforts on the city’s website

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