In the city of LOS angeles, in the community of EL sereno, on valley blvd between soto street and the 710 freeway this project is to implement a mult

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $326,180.20 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on December 17, 2021 to implement multi-modal mobility and access improvements along the Valley Boulevard corridor in Los Angeles, California. Specifically, the funding will support pedestrian access enhancements, bicycle facilities, transit infrastructure improvements including a dedicated bus rapid transit route, and the removal of three at-grade railroad crossings along Valley Boulevard between Soto Street and the 710 Freeway in the El Sereno community. The California Department of Transportation will oversee delivery of the project products and services. A sub-award of an unspecified amount was also provided to the City of Los Angeles to support related work within the project scope.

Project description

In the city of LOS angeles, in the community of EL sereno, on valley blvd between soto street and the 710 freeway this project is to implement a multi-modal mobility and access improvements, pedestrian access enhancements, bicycle facilities and transit infrastructure improvements, including a dedicated bus rapid transit (BRT) route to improve mobility and safety along the valley blvd corridor. The main component includes implementing a BRT route as well as remove 3 NOS. Of at-grade union pacific railroad (UPRR) crossings along valley blvd.(TC)