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CC- Approval of Final Plans and Specifications for the MOVE Culver City- Downtown Corridor Project (PS017) Westbound Culver Boulevard Design.
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Meeting Date: September 13, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Diana Chang / Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6566
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/08/2021)
Department Approval: Rolando Cruz (08/31/2021) Charles Herbertson (09/01/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications for the MOVE Culver City- Downtown Corridor Project (PS017) Westbound Culver Boulevard design.
BACKGROUND
On May 18, 2020, City Council directed City Transportation Department to capitalize on reduced traffic as a result of the pandemic by reclaiming space on the street and installing dedicated bus lanes to improve mobility throughout the City. This project, known as the MOVE Culver City Project, includes three corridors: Downtown/E Line/Arts District corridor on Culver and Washington Boulevards (Downtown Corridor), Sepulveda Boulevard, and Jefferson Boulevard. The first phase of this project has focused on the Downtown Corridor.
The design development of the Downtown Corridor Project was split into developing two sets of plans, one for the overall corridor project (excluding WB Culver Blvd in Downtown) and one for the westbound segment of Culver Boulevard in Downtown, where some street space has been allocated for outdoor dining during the pandemic.
On March 22, 2021, the City Council approved the 90% complete Downtown Corridor Project plans and specifications; and, adopted a resolution certifying the Project will be completed by a skil...
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