The City of Oceanside is reviewing its current goals and policies as well as looking at new goals and policies to be encompassed in the City's Circulation Element Update. This review will examine the City of Oceanside's current Circulation Element (last amended in 1995), the General Plan, as well as related plans and programs, such as the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Regional Transportation Plan, regional mobility plans and the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District's (APCD) regional air quality strategies. In addition, Assembly Bill 32 (California Global Warming Solution Act of 2006) and the new State Senate Bill SB375, aimed at reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) will also be reviewed and factored into the development of goals and policies for the Circulation Element.

While these plans and programs will be reflected in the Circulation Element update, it is important to note that changes to other areas of the General Plan (such as the Land Use Element) are required to achieve key objectives to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion.

The City is also examining local planning reports and studies that may be of significance in developing the Circulation Element, such as the North County Transit District's Mobility Plan update (currently underway), reports and studies from the City of Oceanside Redevelopment Agency for new and exciting Downtown resorts and commercial developments, as well as the City's Advanced Planning studies for the Coast Highway Vision Plan and the Oceanside Boulevard Specific Plan. Moreover, new goals and policies will be established for the City's Levels of Service (LOS) standards needed for assessing roadway and intersection operational conditions.