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(1) Receive a Presentation and Discuss a Slow Streets program, including a review of City of Los Angeles Slow Streets program and assessment of whether a similar program can be implemented in Culver City, under what conditions, and what steps and resources would be required for implementation; and (2) Provide Direction to Staff.
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Meeting Date: August 3, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works - Administration
Phone Number: 310-253-5635
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Mobility, Traffic and Parking Subcommittee e-mail distribution list via GovDelivery (07/30/2020)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director / City Engineer 07/28/20
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Slow Streets is an initiative implemented by the City of Los Angeles in May 2020 intended to calm traffic on residential streets and create additional safe space for active outdoor recreation by closing residential streets to all but local and emergency traffic. The program, while authorized and monitored by City departments, is initiated and managed at the local residential level through neighborhood councils and community organizations who monitor day-to-day operations.
Community members, including members of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, have requested a similar program be implemented in Culver City, which would present various challenges.
Issues to consider include:
* How will community consensus be reached before implementing Slow Streets on certain streets. In Los Angeles the request come from Neighborhood Councils which are elected to represent certain sections of the City. However, Culver City is not organized in this way. Given the concerns with the pandemic, a traditional neighborhood petition ap...
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