Pacifica considers widening Hwy 1 near quarry

Pacifica is considering widening Highway 1 between Fassler and Reina del Mar Avenues, reports Chris Hunter in the Pacifica Tribune. This is roughly the stretch of road fronting the quarry [Google map]. The project would be paid for with Measure A tax money

"It certainly has complexities," said [Public Works Director Scott] Holmes. "We need a coastal permit." He said that hurdles involving wetlands, endangered species and ESHA (Endangered Species Habitat Area) all needed to be handled, but "none of them seem insurmountable. It’s a win-win if we ever do pull it off." Holmes estimated that $300,000 of Transportation Authority money has already been spent on creating the environmental documents. He said it was nowhere near completion and could still be 18 months out.
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Critics of the project call it "growth inducing," which would violate the Coastal Zone Act. "One way or the other, widening is contra-indicated," said [citizen Bob Pilgrim], pointing out that widening the road to the east impacts local businesses and widening it to the west affects wetlands and endangered species habitat.