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CC - (1) Presentation and Discussion Regarding the Downtown-E Line Tactical Mobility Lane Pilot Project and Circulator Service.; and (2) Provide Recommendation to City Council.
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Meeting Date: July 10, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Diana Chang / Transportation Department
Heba El-Guindy / Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6566
(310) 253-5628
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Attachments: 2020-07-10 - ATT-A - BPAC - Proposed Tactical Mobility Lane Pilot Project Area.pdf; 2020-07-10 - ATT-B - BPAC - Proposed Circulator Service.pdf
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Traffic & Parking; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian (07/07/2020)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (07/07/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Bicycle and Pedestrial Advisory Committee (1) receive a presentation regarding the Downtown-E Line Tactical Mobility Lane Pilot Project and Circulator Service; and (2) provide recommendation to City Council.
BACKGROUND
North Culver Boulevard Closure Project
With the reduced traffic resulting from COVID-19 and the need to accommodate outdoor dining to support the area's restaurants, the City has agreed and prepared a plan to temporarily close westbound Culver Boulevard from Canfield Avenue to Duquesne Avenue with the exception of one-lane width to serve the movements of public service vehicles including emergency vehicles and transit buses . Based on subsequent staff discussions and feedback from the City Council, the City determined that bicycles and scooters will also be allowed to use this westbound bus and emergency vehicle lane, creating a mobility lane. It should be noted that the City is also planning the closure of Main Street between Culver Boulevard and the City's right of wa...
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