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This morning, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León kicked off construction on downtown Los Angeles' long-anticipated Seventh Street improvements.
L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de León speaking at this morning's 7th Street Streetscape groundbreaking - photo via CD14
Today, construction work began on permanent Seventh Street streetscape improvements; find project details at LADOT or city Bureau of Engineering. The $18.7 million project extends one mile from San Pedro Street to Figueroa Street. The improvements include curb-protected bike lanes (including new bike lanes between Main and San Pedro in Skid Row), as well as pedestrian/cyclist-scale lighting, bus islands, and new trees.
Rendering of 7th Street Streetscape: protected bike lane, bus islands, lighting and trees
Plan for 7th Street Streetscape from Grand Avenue to Hill Street
Cross section of 7th Street Streetscape
Construction will begin at San Pedro Street and continue westward.