Costa Mesa Public Works team wins award for Fairview Road improvements

On Wednesday, May 6, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Orange County section, presented the City of Costa Mesa with the “2026 Outstanding Transportation Project” Award for the Fairview Road Mobility Improvements Project.

The project is nearly completed between Fair Drive and Newport Boulevard.

This project implemented innovative mobility and safety improvements along one of the primary corridors in Costa Mesa. 

The roadway travels near College Park Elementary School and residential areas as well as Vanguard University and the Civic Center. 

The project delivers improvements while still serving existing car traffic along Fairview Road. Improvements include new high visibility crosswalks; new low-stress Cycle Tracks, the City’s first bus boarding islands, the City’s first bike signal, a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) signal connecting residents to College Park Elementary School. 

Public Works Director, Raja Sethuraman and staff received the award at the ASCE OC Annual Awards Dinner in Fullerton. 

The Public Works Transportation Services Division is proud to receive an ASCE award on behalf of the City of Costa Mesa for three consecutive years and will continue to strive in developing award-winning projects that benefit the community and improve the quality of life in Costa Mesa for all roadway users.