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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish Notice Inviting Bids for Phase 1 of the Better Overland Project, CIP No. PS029.
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Meeting Date: January 26, 2026
Contact/Dept.: Thomas Check/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5627
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [] No [X ]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: E-Mail: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/22/2026)
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director / City Engineer (10/15/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications and authorize the publication of a notice inviting bids for the construction of Phase 1 of the Better Overland Project, CIP No. PS029.
BACKGROUND
The Better Overland Project (Project) is an active transportation improvement project along Overland Avenue from Venice Boulevard to the Fox Hills neighborhood, including the Culver City Transit Center. The City Council approved the conceptual plans for the Better Overland Project at their May 28, 2024, meeting.
The Project proposes new and enhanced sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, more than 2.5 miles of protected bike lanes, sidewalk-facing streetlighting, new traffic signals at Kelmore Avenue/Ranch Road and at Sawtelle Boulevard, and other multimodal enhancements. Together, these investments will transform Overland Avenue into an Active Transportation Corridor consistent with the City's General Plan, creating a connected corridor that encourages walking and biking as practical and enjoyable ways to travel within the City.
DISCUSSION
Staff are implementing the Project in phases as funding becomes available. Phase 1 of the Project includes traffic calming improvements, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian safety enhancements on Overland Avenue between Culver Boulevard and t...
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