One-quarter mile radius around berendo middle, hoover street, LEO politi, and magnolia avenue elementary schools in pico-union-westlake neighborhoods

This $424,714.78 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supports pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements within a quarter-mile radius of four schools in Los Angeles, California under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). Specifically, the grant funds will deliver pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure enhancements including curb extensions, traffic circles, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, speed humps and new bicycle lanes. As a sub-award, $100,000 will support similar infrastructure projects managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Awarded on August 3, 2022, this FHWA Formula Grant leverages established programs to enhance safety for students walking and bicycling to Berendo Middle and three feeder elementary schools located in a densely populated, disadvantaged area of Los Angeles.

Project description

One-quarter mile radius around berendo middle, hoover street, LEO politi, and magnolia avenue elementary schools in pico-union-westlake neighborhoods. Berendo middle and its 3 feeder elementary schools SIT in one of the most densely-populated severely disadvantaged areas of LOS angeles. To address high speed traffic, the srts plan project scope includes pedestrian and cyclist improvements including curb extensions, traffic circles, pedestrian spaces, a raised crosswalk, pedestrian-activated flashing beacons, accessible pedestrian signals, ramps, speed humps, and new bicycle facilities. New bike lanes, class III.