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MTP - ACTION ITEM: (1) Receive a Status Update on the Connect Culver Boulevard Project; and (2) Provide Direction to Staff.
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Meeting Date: October 16, 2024
Contact Person: Andrew Maximous, Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager
Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5628
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: E-Mail via GovDelivery (10/11/2024): Meetings and Agendas - Mobility, Traffic & Parking Subcommittee; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Culver CityBus / Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Public Works Director/City Engineer (10/11/2024)
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BACKGROUND
In accordance with the City Council adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Action Plan the Connect Culver Boulevard Project (Project) proposes to construct a Class II or Class IV bicycle facilities along Culver Boulevard between Duquesne Avenue and Elenda Street. The proposed bike lane would connect the gap between the Move Culver City Project, the existing Class IV facility on Elenda Street, and the existing Class I facility on Culver Boulevard (west of Elenda Street).
The parking area along the south side of Culver Boulevard fronting Veterans Park, the Wende Museum, and Paddle Courts contains 229 spaces.
Between Overland Avenue and Duquesne Avenue, there are 116 on-street parking spaces along the north and south sides of the street.
On January 22, 2024, City Council authorized a professional services contract with Micheal Baker International to begin the design process.
On September 19, 2024, the Project was presented to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Staff received feedback and comments on concept options.
DISCUSSION
Staff has worked with the consultant to establish three different concept p...
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