The City of Los Angeles proposes improvements along a 2.8-mile stretch of South Broadway and Manchester Avenue, which would be implemented by the Bureau of Streets Services (StreetsLA). The project would extend along South Broadway from Manchester Avenue to Imperial Highway and along Manchester Avenue from Vermont Avenue to South Broadway. The proposed improvements would be constructed in four phases and would include protected cycle tracks, curb extensions, signal modifications, new pedestrian hybrid beacon signals, sidewalk improvements, widened medians, median parks, tree planting, landscaping, new pedestrian lighting, and new stormwater infrastructure. The project would require excavation to a maximum depth of 25 feet. Several lighting poles and fire hydrants would be relocated along the corridor. The project would require the removal of vegetation and trees; however, the project would also include the addition of new trees and landscaping elements in the project area. Permanent right-of-way (ROW) acquisition is not anticipated to be required. All staging areas would be located in existing ROW. Project construction is anticipated to last approximately 24 months. Full road closures would not be required for the project; however, partial lane closures would be required.
Public Review Period: Closed November 3, 2023
The Department of Public Works, StreetsLA in cooperation with the Bureau of Engineering prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed draft IS/MND was available for review and public comment for a thirty (30) day review period, beginning on October 5, 2023, and ending on November 3, 2023.
The purpose of this comment period is to provide public agencies and the general public an opportunity to review the IS/MND and comment on the adequacy of the analysis and the findings of the lead agency regarding potential environmental impacts of the proposed Project. If a reviewer believes there is substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, the reviewer should (1) identify the specific effect, (2) explain why it is believed the effect would occur, and (3) explain why it is believed the effect would be significant. Facts or expert opinion supported by facts should be provided as the basis of such comments.
The public comment period which started on October 5, 2023, closed on November 3, 2023. Hard copies of the Draft IS/MND were made available as follows:
Mark Twain Branch Library
9621 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90003
323-755-4088
By appointment:
City of Los Angeles, DPW Bureau of Street Services
Attn. Gina Liang
1149 S. Broadway, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
gina.liang@lacity.org or (213) 442-4267
The Final IS/MND is pending consideration by the City Council at a date to be determined. The official electronic website posting location for the schedule and agendas for the meetings of the Los Angeles City Council and Council Committees is: www.lacity.org. The meeting calendar and agendas for the meetings of the City Council and Council Committees can be viewed by selecting “Meetings & Agendas”.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Liang at gina.liang@lacity.org or (213) 442-4267.
The IS/MND and supporting documents can be viewed at the links in the table below:
Document or Report (Click on italicized text to view report) | Review Status | Public Review Period |
Open | 10/05/2023 to 11/03/2023 | |
Open | 10/05/2023 to 11/03/2023 | |
Open | 10/05/2023 to 11/03/2023 | |
Pending Consideration by City Council |
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