Better Overland Project

The following streets are included in the Better Overland Project:

• Overland Ave between Venice Blvd and Sawtelle Blvd (where Overland Ave turns into Playa St)
• Playa St between Sawtelle Blvd and Hannum Ave
• Hannum Ave between Playa St and Slauson Ave
• Slauson Ave between Hannum Ave and the Culver City Transit Center

The project is being implemented in phases. So far, three phases of the project have been confirmed.

Phase 1 will install protected bike lanes on Overland Ave between Venice Blvd and Culver Blvd and painted curb extensions at Overland Ave & Washington Blvd and Overland Ave & Culver Blvd. A new signalized pedestrian crosswalk will also be installed at the Julian Dixon Library on Overland Ave as part of this phase.

Phase 2 affects Overland Ave between the Ballona Creek bridge and Freshman Dr/Clarmon Pl. It includes:

• Protected bike lanes
• Sidewalk-facing streetlighting
• Repairing damaged and/or uplifted sidewalks
• New ADA curb ramps
• Installing new street trees and landscaping where possible
• Traffic signal modifications at Virginia Ave, Jefferson Blvd, Maytime Ln, and Freshman Dr/Clarmon Pl 

Phase 3 will upgrade the existing conventional (unprotected) bike lanes on Overland Ave between Culver Blvd and the Ballona Creek bridge to protected bike lanes. Based on the Engineer's Estimate for Phase 3, additional improvements may include:

• Sidewalk repairs and ADA/curb ramp improvements
• Traffic signal upgrades

This portion of the Overland Ave corridor is Phase 3 of the Better Overland Project.

On January 26, 2026, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with a design of the Better Overland Project that will upgrade the conventional (unprotected) bike lanes on Overland Ave between Culver Blvd and the Ballona Creek to protected lanes. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions along with a center-running left turn lane. However, given limited road width, parking on the west side of the street will be removed—parking on the east side will remain.

City staff performed a parking study on this portion of Overland Ave, including intersecting side streets. The study revealed that in areas where parking is proposed to be removed or reduced, adequate parking was available on side streets, typically a 2-4 minute walk away. As this portion of the Project moves closer to construction, still will conduct an evaluation of parking regulations on Overland Ave between Culver Blvd and the Ballona Creek bridge, as well as on intersecting side streets. Based on this analysis, staff will develop recommendations to mitigate the impacts, which will be presented to the City Council. 

No.

The Better Overland Project will maintain two vehicular travel lanes in each direction on Overland Avenue, for a total of four through lanes. In select locations, right-turn and left-turn lanes are being modified based on available roadway width and intersection geometry. Examples include:

• Adding a dedicated right-turn lane where one does not currently exist.
• Converting a dedicated right-turn lane to a shared through-right lane.
• Consolidating dual left-turn lanes to a single left-turn lane where appropriate.

As the project is implemented, City traffic engineers will retime and adjust signal operations to support the revised lane configurations and to maintain safe, orderly, and efficient intersection operations.

The Better Overland Project is being built in phases.

• Phase 1 will be constructed in 2026.
• Phase 2 is anticipated to begin construction in 2028-2029.
• Phase 3 is anticipated to begin construction in 2027.

Due to the different funding sources for each phase and associated requirements, Phase 3 is anticipated to be constructed before Phase 2.

Other segments of the project will be built as funding becomes available.

Yes. 

At their May 28, 2024, meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution finding that the project is categorically and statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.

Status

Design complete. Construction to begin later in 2026.

Location & Scope of Improvements

Phase 1 will install protected bike lanes on Overland Ave between Venice Blvd and Culver Blvd and painted curb extensions at Overland Ave & Washington Blvd and Overland Ave & Culver Blvd. A new signalized pedestrian crosswalk will also be installed at the Julian Dixon Library on Overland Ave as part of this phase. The construction plans for Phase 1 were approved by the City Council at their January 26, 2026, meeting.

Funding

Phase 1 is being funded by the City's Mobility Improvement Fund and Los Angeles Metro's Active Transport, Transit, and First/Last Mile (MAT) Cycle 1 Grant Program. No General Funds have been allocated to the design or construction of Phase 1.

Status

Design to commence in 2026. Construction anticipated to begin in 2028-2029.

Location & Scope of Improvements

Phase 2 will install the following improvements on Overland Ave between the Ballona Creek bridge and Freshman Dr/Clarmon Pl:

• Protected bike lanes
• Sidewalk-facing streetlighting
• Green street treatments, such as new street trees

In addition, Phase 2 will repair damaged and/or uplifted sidewalks; upgrade ADA curb ramps to current standards; and make modifications to the traffic signals at Overland Ave & Virginia Ave, Jefferson Blvd, Maytime Ln, and Freshman Dr/Clarmon Pl (4 intersections total). The traffic signal modifications are intended to shorten crossing distances for pedestrians and bicyclists and to discourage unsafe driving behaviors, such as failing to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Funding

Construction of Phase 2 is being funded by Los Angeles Metro's Active Transport, Transit, and First/Last Mile (MAT) Cycle 2 Grant Program, Metro's Measure M Local Return Program, and the City's Mobility Improvement Fund. No General Funds have been allocated to the design or construction of Phase 2.

Status

Pre-design. Design is expected to commence in Summer 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

Location & Scope of Improvements

Phase 3 will upgrade the conventional (unprotected) bike lanes to protected bike lanes on Overland Ave between Culver Blvd and the Ballona Creek. Based on the Engineer's Estimate for Phase 3, additional improvements may include:

• Sidewalk repairs and ADA/curb ramp improvements
• Traffic signal upgrades

Funding

Construction of Phase 3 is anticipated to be funded through Community Project Funding request from Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove, the City's Mobility Improvement Fund, and Metro's Measure M Local Return Program. No General Funds have been allocated to the design or construction of Phase 3.