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(1) Presentation of Pilot Slow Streets Program Review Findings by Public Works Department Mobility & Traffic Engineering Division; (2) Public Input Regarding Findings and Changes
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Meeting Date: February 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Contact Person/Dept: Heba El-Guindy, TE, Mobility & Traffic Engineering Manager, Public Works Dept
Phone Number: (310) 253-5628
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: [N]
Public Notification: (E-Mail via GovDelivery) Meetings and Agendas - Mobility, Traffic & Parking Subcommittee; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures (02/18/21)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director / City Engineer
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BACKGROUND
A Slow Streets Program allows for use of a whole residential street width for walking, bicycling, scooting, skating, and any other modes of person-propelled transportation.
In October 2020, in response to community requests, the City of Culver City implemented a temporary Pilot Slow Streets Program for segments of four residential streets to support social distancing efforts during the pandemic. The Program was piloted on the following street segments:
* Farragut Dr from Duquesne Ave to Jackson Ave;
* Fox Hills neighborhood on Cambridge Way, Windsor Way, Sumner Way, and
* Kensington Way;
* McConnell Ave from south of Washington Blvd to Short Ave; and
* Rhoda Way from Ocean Dr to Dobson Way.
The Slow Street designation is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, until COVID- 19 emergency orders are lifted by the City. Street segments were selected for the Pilot based on a number of factors, including community request and participation.
Registered community volunteers have assisted the City staff to implement the Pilot Slow Streets Program by managing the Slow Street signs and...
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