Walker Armstrong

Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco

Transportation Reporter at Cape Cod Times

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Encinitas rejects policy exception for Hygeia roundabout grant

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on April 9 voted to reject a late agenda item that would have advanced a grant application for a roundabout at Hygeia Avenue and Leucadia Boulevard. The proposed action would have granted a one-time exception to Council Policy C-003, which requires council-initiated items to be submitted by 3 p.m. the Tuesday before a meeting.
Encinitas overhauls Via Molena neighborhood parking program

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday approved a series of changes to the city’s residential permit parking program in response to ongoing concerns from residents in the Via Molena neighborhood over quality-of-life issues. The council voted 3-0, with Councilmember Luke Shaffer and Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes absent, to amend the municipal code governing the city’s pilot permit zone, known as Zone D.
Encinitas OKs $3.8M paving contract, nixes Birmingham bike lane

1 week ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday approved a $3.8 million paving contract and voted to keep existing striping on Birmingham Drive after residents opposed a proposed bike lane. The contract was unanimously awarded to Quality Construction and Engineering, the lowest responsive bidder, as part of the city’s Pavement Management Program.
Encinitas grants alcohol service permit to A Little Moore Café

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a permit allowing A Little Moore Café to serve beer and wine at its new location along North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. The permit grants the newly relocated restaurant a Type 41 license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for on-site consumption of beer and wine indoors and on its outdoor patio. The restaurant is located at the new Shatto Building at 698 N.
Judge denies bid to halt American Airlines flights at Palomar Airport

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

CARLSBAD — A San Diego Superior Court judge on Friday denied a request to temporarily halt commercial American Airlines flights at McClellan-Palomar Airport, ruling that the plaintiffs failed to show sufficient harm to justify stopping the service. Citizens for a Friendly Airport, a Carlsbad-based advocacy group, filed the motion for a preliminary injunction as part of its ongoing lawsuit against the County of San Diego.
Carlsbad advances Roosevelt project despite parking, cosmetic concerns

2 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Planning Commission on Wednesday voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a proposed mixed-use development in the Village, despite public concerns over parking and building design. The project, known as The Roosevelt, would replace an existing 8,000-square-foot commercial building at 2621 Roosevelt Street with a 45-foot-tall, mixed-use structure featuring 23 residential units, five retail suites, and two office units.
Judge to consider pausing American Airlines flights at Palomar Airport

3 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

CARLSBAD — A San Diego Superior Court judge on Friday will consider a request to temporarily halt American Airlines’ daily flights out of McClellan-Palomar Airport as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by a local advocacy group.
Encinitas weighs $113M budget, eyes infrastructure priorities

3 weeks ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council recently reviewed a draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year, highlighting spending priorities and infrastructure needs while projecting $8.5 million in available funds. City staff presented the preliminary operating and capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during a special council meeting on March 26. The proposal includes $113.2 million in expected revenue — a 4.6% increase over the current year — and $105 million in planned spending.
Palomar Airport's $3.8M budget shortfall draws fresh scrutiny

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

CARLSBAD — Concerns are growing over the future of McClellan-Palomar Airport after San Diego County officials revealed the municipal airport is facing a $3.8 million budget shortfall this year. County staff announced the news during a March 21 presentation to the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee, reporting that the airport is expected to generate $4.5 million in revenue while spending $8.3 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Encinitas backs trail, pedestrian path improvements in grant push

1 month ago | thecoastnews.com | Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council on Wednesday evening identified two transportation infrastructure projects to submit for potential grant funding through the San Diego Association of Governments’ Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6. After reviewing staff recommendations and discussing various project proposals, the council voted to apply for grant funding for Trail 82 and the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path, prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements in key city areas.