L.A. is moving forward with transportation projects designed to make getting around the city safer, easier, and less car-dependent. From expanding the Metro subway network to improving connections for cyclists and pedestrians, these changes are reshaping how Angelenos navigate their neighborhoods.
Now, a major Westside corridor could be next, with a proposed redesign that prioritizes buses, bicycles, and safer streets.
Westwood Boulevard could get 2.2 miles of bike lanes
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has unveiled updated designs for the Westwood Boulevard Safety and Mobility Project, a plan to transform 2.2 miles of roadway between Le Conte Avenue, near UCLA, and Exposition Boulevard, by the Metro E Line’s Westwood/Rancho Park station.
The proposed improvements would connect Westwood Village and the university campus with existing rail service, making it easier to combine cycling, public transportation, and walking. The current proposal includes protected bike lanes along the entire 2.2-mile corridor, with physical separation from vehicle traffic provided by parked cars.
It would also introduce 1.1 miles of dedicated bus lanes between Santa Monica Boulevard and UCLA, giving buses their own space on a busy stretch of the boulevard. LADOT estimates the changes could increase bus speeds by 14% to 20%, reduce vehicle speeds, improve cyclist safety, and make sidewalks more accessible. The redesign would remove some on-street parking while extending parking availability in other areas by eliminating certain peak-hour restrictions.
When will construction begin?
The project is not yet approved for full construction. LADOT is currently gathering public feedback on its latest draft designs as part of a second phase of community outreach. The project has been in development since early 2024, with a reported $10 million budget.
The first construction phase, covering curb ramps, is anticipated to begin in spring 2027. The project is ongoing and has a longer timeline; an official opening date for the finished bike and bus lanes has not been announced.
Angelenos can review the proposed designs and share their opinions through LADOT’s online survey.
