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In October, Santa Monica Will Lower Speed Limits on 29 Streets – and Raise it on One

Based on Council procedures, the changes require a second vote that should occur at the September 10 meeting, with changes going into effect 30 days later.

August 30, 2024

Some Suggestions for Santa Monica as it Plans for its Car-Free Olympics

Santa Monica is well ahead of Los Angeles when it comes to providing multi-modal options. The key will be expanding what is there and just making it easier and faster to get to and ride on the existing bus and rail systems.

August 22, 2024

Santa Monica Unveils First/Last Mile Plan for Bergamot Station/Arts District

Plan is fully funded. Construction begins this year and will be completed in 2026.

April 5, 2024

Bikeways Update: Beach Bike Path Damage, 7th Street, and More

Updates on: beach bike path in Pacific Palisades, Michigan Greenway in Santa Monica, Parthenia Place in North Hills, 7th Street Streetscape in DTLA, and Imperial Highway near LAX

March 4, 2024

Santa Monica Considers Transportation Funding Measure for November 2024 Ballot

Santa Monica is looking to tax paid parking structures (i.e. garages and paid lots) to fund transportation projects, including Vision Zero safety improvements and maintenance of the city's parking structures

December 19, 2023

“Watch Out, Amsterdam”: Santa Monica Cuts Ribbon on Ambitious Curb-Protected 17th Street Bikeway

Santa Monica's recently completed 17th Street bikeway improvements have a "region leading design" featuring Southern California's first protected "Dutch-style" intersections, plus concrete curb protection, and makes great connections to the city's growing bikeway network

December 4, 2023

Eyes on the Street: Santa Monica Extending Michigan Greenway

Santa Monica's 700-foot long 20th Street bike/walk project isn't long or expensive, but it is very strategic. The facility is expected to open March 2024.

November 2, 2023

Santa Monica’s New 17th Street Curb-Protected Bike Lanes Are Amazing

Nearly completed, Santa Monica's excellent 17th Street bike/ped improvements include Southern California's first European-type curb-protected intersections

July 7, 2023

Santa Monica’s Ocean Ave Protected Bikeway Installation Captures the World’s Attention

On May 27, the city of Santa Monica tweeted a video of a machine smoothly and quickly laying down the concrete barrier for a protected bike lane.

June 15, 2023