Emily Shane was tragically killed in 2010. There have been 61 more fatalities on PCH since.
When will Caltrans Fix PCH?
Fix PCH is a coalition of Malibu community members and the non-profit road safety advocacy organization Streets Are For Everyone. Working to bring about long overdue change on the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Our Plan of Attack.
Summary
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, California stands as a celebrated emblem of breathtaking natural beauty and a throughway to numerous pristine beaches and communities along the coast. Spanning approximately 21 miles, the stunning coastline of the Pacific Ocean is juxtaposed with a long history of fatal danger. Despite only holding 10,000 full-time residents, Malibu draws 15 million visitors per year and, in addition, serves as a commuting corridor for thousands every day that come through the canyons to access an alternative to the 101 for a westside commute.
In 2010, 13-year-old Emily Shane was killed by a driver on PCH. The community rose up to demand change. Ten years later, on 17 October 2023, 4 Pepperdine University Seniors and sorority sisters were killed by a driver going 104 MPH on the same stretch of road. In fact, in that time, there have been 61 people killed on that stretch of PCH, with Caltrans claiming no accountability and doing little to fix the death trap effectively.
Our strategy aims to curtail the prevalence of dangerous road conditions and foster an environment in which the PCH stands as a symbol not only of beauty but of resilience and safety.
Plan
Education: We are delving into the power of public awareness and education campaigns to curb the culture of speeding from the source, and fostering a culture of responsibility and awareness of risks among all road users. This is a formidable weapon to ensure long term cultural change away from reckless behavior.
Enforcement: Working with the Sheriff’s Department and CHP we are advocating for heightened fair and equitable law enforcement to address the menace of street racing on the PCH and deterring a culture of dangerous road abuse. Including increased presence, fines, accountability and repercussions. These departments are actively working on these targets.
Engineering: As concerned citizens and activists we will not let up until a careful examination of road design and engineering is undertaken by Caltrans, with a focus on solutions that discourage speeding while preserving the essential functionality of the PCH within business and residential zones. Traffic calming measures and improved intersections will form the basis of this transformation. Our focus is on an immediate accountability of Caltrans with resulting tangible, meaningful and effective change on PCH resulting in a drastic reduction of injuries and fatalities.
How Can You Help?
Sign the Petition
Add your voice to the thousands demanding change on the deadly 21 Miles of the Pacific Coast Highway by signing the petition by Michel Shane -father of Emily Shane, who was hit and killed on PCH in 2010 at the age of 13.
Attend an Event
Join us at a memorial. Or meet with civic officials to help spread the word of the need for Caltrans to slow down PCH and fit it. Join us at a scheduled event.
Donate
Support FixPCH's mission to make the deadly 21-mile stretch of PCH into a safe and sustainable roadway and join a dedicated community committed to making PCH Safe.
