Motion would expand LA River path design to cover Whitsett Avenue crossings

Councilmember Nithya Raman asks engineers to widen the Segment 8 design and accept $750,000 from Harvard-Westlake School.

City Council· posted Oct 16Motion$750K

The design of a new LA River bike and walking path in Studio City would be broadened to include crossings of Whitsett Avenue between Ventura Boulevard and Moorpark Street, plus new ramps or stairs near the Riverwalk development. Councilmember Nithya Raman asks the Bureau of Engineering to seek a change order and accept $750,000 from Harvard-Westlake School.

What happens next

Referred to the Arts, Parks, and City Facilities Committee; Notice to Proceed for the Segment 8 design consultant expected later in October.

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Official portrait of Nithya Raman
Nithya Raman

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