"The agenda item was simple: Should Ocean Boulevard between Grand Avenue and Thomas Avenue finally be opened to people - not just cars - on weekends and holidays? The proposal, " The Case for Pedestrianizing Ocean Boulevard," brought forward by beautifulPB, cites extensive 2025 traffic sensor data showing that pedestrians and cyclists already make up nearly 74% of all traffic on that stretch. The adjacent boardwalk routinely hits 11,000 to 12,000 people on summer weekends. When that overflows, people spill onto the roadway because they have nowhere else to go."
"July 4th weekend data showed pedestrian traffic on the roadway spiking dramatically while vehicle traffic remained flat. That's not a road. That's where people walk and bike - but without the safety features or curbs a real path would have. The former Ocean Avenue was transformed decades ago into the community boardwalk we know today. But this one block - Grand to Thomas - was left behind."
"While the boardwalk is a people-first corridor, this adjacent stretch remains a hybrid: half pedestrian overflow, half asphalt storage for a handful of cars. The planning group last night acknowledged what the data has shown: this is the missing link. Robert "RJ" Kunysz of Beautiful PB presented the proposal. Full-Time vs. Part-Time The group seemed generally supportive of correcting this oversight. The conversation quickly shifted from "if" to "how.""
"Two perspectives emerged. The incrementalists advocated for starting with a weekend and holiday opening - roughly 10 AM to 10 PM. A pilot program. Test it. See what happens. The logic is understandable and pract"
Ocean Boulevard between Grand Avenue and Thomas Avenue is heavily used by pedestrians and cyclists, with 2025 traffic sensor data showing pedestrians and cyclists make up nearly 74% of traffic on the stretch. The adjacent boardwalk draws 11,000 to 12,000 people on summer weekends, and when it overflows, people spill onto the roadway because there is nowhere else to go. July 4th weekend data shows pedestrian traffic on the roadway spiking while vehicle traffic remains flat. The corridor functions as a people-first boardwalk overall, but this one block remains a hybrid with pedestrian overflow and asphalt storage for a small number of cars. The planning group showed general support and shifted to implementation details, including a weekend and holiday pilot opening from about 10 AM to 10 PM.
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