Media Advisory
Date: March 4, 2025
District: 7
Contact: Katy Macek
Phone: 213-276-3390
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Transformed Park and Ride Aims to Ease Transition from One Transportation Type to Another
WILMINGTON — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) invites community members and stakeholders to attend the PCH and Figueroa Mobility Hub Project Public Workshop at 6 p.m. March 12 at Wilmington Recreation Center, 325 N. Neptune Ave.
The workshop is intended for the design team to share information about the proposed project, which would transform the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH/State Route 1) and South Figueroa Park and Ride into a hub that supports multimodal transportation in a safe and accessible space. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions.
The PCH and Figueroa Mobility Hub Project, located alongside Interstate 110 at postmile 4.1 in the city of Wilmington, is proposed to be a safe and accessible space that acts as a transition point for pedestrians, bikes, public transit and other forms of transportation.
The scope of work would include:
· Upgrading existing pedestrian crosswalks to have higher visibility
· Upgrading APS push button on the north side of PCH
· A Metro Bike Share Station
· Bike lockers and a bike/scooter charger
· New lighting, a pedestrian gate and chain-link fence
· A Transit Information Kiosk
· Installing Closed Circuit Television System
· Installing a bus shelter, bus benches and bus pads
· Upgrading existing ADA curb ramps to current standards
Workshop attendees are asked to register in advance by filling out the online survey at forms.office.com/g/FmVaTMC3in.
The parking lot was chosen for this project in part because its proximity to the Metro J Line, bus routes, residences, schools and commercial shopping centers makes it an ideal space to create a mobility hub. It is also alongside I-110, a major north-south commuter freeway in the southern part of Los Angeles County.
The goal with the design is to enhance safety and mobility by shifting traffic on I-110 from private cars to commuting. It also aims to reduce conflict points between roadway traffic and improve traffic flow by reducing disruptions for pedestrians and cyclists.
Caltrans plans to partner with other stakeholders to deliver multimodal and community-focused improvements that align with Los Angeles County’s goals and objectives.
The total estimated cost for the project is $3.89 million. Construction is estimated to begin in October 2029 and be completed by August 2030.
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