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Santa Monica Reduces Speed Limits Throughout City

Thirty city streets will see changes in their posted speed limits - one of which will be an increase.

December 3, 2024

Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica

Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station

October 28, 2024

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

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

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

SaMo Councilmember Brock Yanks Motion Calling for More Info/Options on 17th Street Bike/Ped Project

Before the meeting, Council inboxes were flooded by emails generated by dueling action alerts.

June 14, 2023

SaMo Councilmembers Ask for Report on Bike/Ped Project…Before Construction Is Completed

Santa Monica City Councilmembers Phil Brock and Oscar de la Torre are asking city staff to report “regarding bicycle and pedestrian improvements installed on 17th Street from Pico to Wilshire.”

June 13, 2023