In 2013, then director of the RDMIA, Patrick Kelley, proposed a landscaping project for the off-ramp next to the Arco Station. His plan included adding the letters “Rio del Mar” on the brick wall. 

 

Patrick collaborated closely with Caltrans to obtain the necessary permits for these improvements, as this had not been done before. RDMIA members contributed their time and effort to complete the project later that year, creating a refreshed first impression for those arriving in Rio del Mar. 

 

Ongoing volunteer maintenance efforts continue to ensure that this first impression of Rio del Mar remains commendable.