LA Seeks Input to Transform Westwood Boulevard
LADOT collects public feedback through Dec 31 on Westwood Boulevard redesign plans
LADOT Seeks Input on Westwood Boulevard Redesign
Los Angeles transit officials want residents to weigh in on plans to redesign Westwood Boulevard, connecting UCLA, Westwood Village, and Metro rail lines. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is collecting public feedback through December 31, according to the agency. Officials haven't released specific design details, saying those features are being developed with community input.
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Safety and Connectivity Goals
The project aligns with Los Angeles' Vision Zero policy, adopted in 2015 to eliminate traffic deaths, and the city's Mobility Plan 2035, which emphasizes complete streets accommodating pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Transit officials said the redesign will improve safety and accessibility along the corridor. The initiative is part of LADOT's broader effort to transform major boulevards into safer, more walkable streets, similar to the city's ongoing Great Streets Initiative launched in 2014. Specific design features like bike lanes or traffic calming measures weren't detailed in available information.
Project Scope and Details
The redesign will enhance connections between UCLA's campus, the Westwood Village commercial district, and Metro's E Line and D Line stations, transit officials said. Officials haven't announced the exact length of the Westwood Boulevard segment that'll be redesigned or provided current traffic and pedestrian volume data for the corridor. The project budget hasn't been publicly released. LADOT announced the public input period primarily through social media in December 2024, and officials said community feedback will help shape the final design.
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Implementation Timeline
Officials haven't announced when construction might begin or how long the project will take to complete. Laura Rubio-Cornejo, General Manager of LADOT, oversees the department's street redesign initiatives, though she hasn't issued detailed public statements about the Westwood Boulevard project specifically. The implementation timeline will be determined following the public input period and design phase, according to the transit agency.
What Riders Need to Know
Residents, students, business owners, and commuters who use Westwood Boulevard can submit feedback through December 31 to help shape the corridor's future design. Officials said the public engagement period provides an opportunity for community members to influence how the street will serve pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. Riders can check Moovit for real-time information about Metro E and D Line service connecting to the Westwood area.
