DATE:
October 28, 2026 and November 17, 2026 27
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
Traffic Advisory Committee [10/28/2026 – Adopt Recommendations Including Introducing Ordinances Regarding Traffic Regulations and Roadside Vending; 11/17/2026 – Second Reading of Ordinances (Unless Modified), and CEQA Exemption Finding] (Districts: All)
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Overview
The Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) supports the Department of Public Works (DPW) traffic engineering program. The TAC was established by the Board of Supervisors (Board) in the 1950s to provide traffic regulations and recommendations within the unincorporated areas of the region. To be effective, the TAC proposes policies that will enhance safety, reduce congestion, and be legally enforceable. The TAC meets every two months to review proposed additions, deletions, or changes to regulatory traffic control devices such as speed limits, stop signs, traffic signals, and parking regulations on County of San Diego (County) maintained roads. Upon receipt of a request or recommendation for the implementation of a traffic safety measure in unincorporated areas, the TAC reviews and investigates the requested item, including engineering and traffic condition studies. The TAC recommendations are provided to the Board for consideration.
The TAC recommends the Board act on eight items from its June 5, 2026 TAC meeting:
One item that will impact all districts is to introduce an ordinance that would establish permitting requirement, support standards, and guidelines for safe vending adjacent to County-maintained roads in compliance with State law, which no longer allows for general bans or informal local regulation. Properly managed roadside vending can provide economic benefits to small businesses while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all road users in line with the needs of the local communities. The Approval of Item A for the establishment of a County Roadside Vending Program (All Districts)
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