File #: 2021-0436   
Type: Motion / Motion Response Status: Passed
File created: 6/11/2021 In control: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
On agenda: 6/24/2021 Final action: 6/24/2021
Title: APPROVE Motion by Directors Garcetti, Solis, Kuehl, Krekorian, and Najarian that the Board of Directors direct the Chief Executive Officer to assume and maintain the following roles in the delivery of each section of LA River Bike Path currently in development and to report back within 90 days on the status of each project, including funding plans, Sustainability, and Equity Assessments, milestone schedules, and execution of agreements with partner agencies: A. For the LA Riverway in the San Fernando Valley, Metro shall act as the funding agency administering Measure M and coordinating and supporting the pursuit of additional funds. B. For the LA River Path through Downtown Los Angeles, Metro shall act as the funding agency administering Measure M and coordinating and pursuing additional funds, the agency of record for environmental clearance, the constructing agency, and a partner in operating and maintaining the completed project. C. For the Lower LA River Bike Path, Metro shall...
Sponsors: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
Indexes: Ara Najarian, Bicycling, Bikeways, Canoga Park, Central Los Angeles subregion, City of Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Elysian Valley, Eric Garcetti, Gateway Cities (Southeast LA County) Service Sector, Gateway Cities subregion, Hilda Solis, LA River Bike Path Gap Closure Project, Los Angeles County Department Of Public Works, Los Angeles River, Measure M, Metro Busway G Line, Motion / Motion Response, North Hollywood, Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Improvements, Partnerships, Paul Krekorian, Plan, Project, Project delivery, San Fernando, San Fernando Valley Service Sector, San Fernando Valley subregion, Shelia Kuehl, South Bay Cities subregion, Studio City, Vernon, Westside Cities subregion, Westside/Central Service Sector
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REVISED
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 17, 2021

Preamble
Motion by:

DIRECTORS GARCETTI, SOLIS, KUEHL, KREKORIAN, AND NAJARIAN

LA River Bike Path Project Delivery

Active Transportation infrastructure along the Los Angeles River, separated from automobile traffic, can act as a spine for Class I bicycle infrastructure throughout the river's 51-mile length across the county. High-quality, protected, and separated bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that connects communities to transit and local destinations is a part of a transportation system that reduces Vehicle Miles Traveled and Greenhouse Gas emissions. Thus, the Class I bikeway along the LA River helps meet transportation climate goals set by state legislation and the Metro Board.

Additionally, Active Transportation infrastructure provides low-cost transportation that supports public health. Protected and separated infrastructure improves traffic safety for all users and provides a safe space for users of all ages and abilities to exercise more. The LA River passes through many historically marginalized communities that Metro has identified as Equity Focused Communities.

Completing the LA River Bike Path is a goal of both the County and City of Los Angeles, and projects to do so are contained in the most recent LA River Master Plans from both the County and City, as well as the City of Los Angeles General Plan Mobility Element, Mobility 2035. Metro's Long-Range Transportation Plan and Active Transportation Strategic Plan also contain projects to complete the path.

Specifically, Metro's capital project portfolio contains three distinct projects to complete the LA River Bike Path along its length. The three projects are:

A. The LA Riverway in the San Fernando Valley, a 12-mile series of gaps along the LA River from Canoga Park to North Hollywood Studio City, is known as Complete LA River Bikepath in the Measure M Expenditure Plan. This project is entirely within the City of Los Angel...

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