Public invited to submit online feedback on feasibility study covering SR-1 from Venice Boulevard to West Manchester Avenue by April 17
LOS ANGELES – Caltrans invites the public to provide feedback on its Extension of Bus Lanes on Lincoln Boulevard Feasibility Study Report, which explores opportunities to enhance mass transit frequency and reliability on Lincoln Boulevard/State Route 1 from Venice Boulevard to West Manchester Avenue.
The study evaluates the potential of extending peak-hour bus lanes on this three-mile stretch of Lincoln Boulevard and maximize the use of existing right-of-way. It is a preliminary investigation into potential options; there are no projects planned at this time.
Those wishing to view the report and provide feedback can do so anytime by April 17 on the Caltrans Engagement Portal at engage.dot.ca.gov/m45175.
This is the fifth opportunity for public engagement on this study. Previous opportunities included two online and in-person surveys, two open houses and corridor canvassing. The webpage also provides a timeline of the feasibility study as well as a link to a StoryMap with more background and details.
This segment of Lincoln Boulevard was identified as a “hotspot of low speeds that could benefit from bus lanes” through the Better Buses for California initiative. This study is separate from other projects currently happening on Lincoln Boulevard and is focused on opportunities to enhance transit on this three-mile segment.
The study segment is within the boundaries of the City of Los Angeles, but the City of Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus is the primary transit service provider along the study area, operating its Route 3 and Rapid 3 lines. Other bus operators in this segment include: Culver City Bus Lines, Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s LAnow On-Demand Shuttle, LADOT Commuter Express and LA Metro.
Caltrans District 7’s transit branch completed the study. The transit branch provides planning and technical expertise to advance transit improvements, accessibility and multimodal integration on the state highway system.