Culver City has some of the worst traffic congestion in the Los Angeles area. Due to its high population growth and economic boom, daily gridlock has become a major issue affecting the quality of life and economy. Increased vehicle volume on roads prolongs travel time, increases air pollution, and reduces productivity.
Knowing full well that conventional methods of expanding roadways would not solve these problems, the city wanted a creative solution to manage and reduce this traffic congestion effectively.
In response to this challenge, the team at TYLin, in association with MOVE Culver City —developed cutting-edge solutions: 1.3 miles of tactical, multimodal mobility lanes connecting the E Line station to Downtown and the Arts District, which set a model for quickly and efficiently transforming key corridors.
During the 70-day design phase, a comprehensive outreach program to the community included a series of 33 public events that garnered over 325 comments. Through the process, a CPAC Advisory Committee advised on major decisions shaping the project, developed success criteria, recommended final design options, and assured the project would serve a variety of community groups with varied interests and needs.
The final design contained a protected mobility lane shared by buses and bikes in the main downtown corridor and a dedicated bus lane with a separated bike lane where space allowed. Painted curb extensions sporting local flora and fauna enhanced the pedestrian experience and improved safety, while vertical delineators protected both the bike lanes and pedestrian areas.
Additionally, a Downtown Circulator was introduced, providing reliable transit every 15 minutes along the corridor.
The work on MOVE Culver City offers a powerful, incontestable record of improvements in transportation choice and reductions in congestion. The results speak for themselves. The 50 percent spike in bus ridership and a 30 percent increase in cycling indicate a huge demand for better quality, more sustainable transit options.
Additionally, the 100% increase in micromobility shows strong growth in more convenient ways of moving. The traffic congestion relief and faster commute time that came with these upgrades will help Culver City reach its zero-emission targets set for 2028. Pedestrian safety improved and walkability increased, ultimately making this city very livable.
