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.

The Better Overland Project is eligible to be funded through a variety of sources. A non-exhaustive list of potential funding sources is provided below:

• Los Angeles Metro Measure M
• The City's Mobility Improvement Fund
• The Culver City Public Finance Authority
• Grants from federal, state, and/or local sources

Status

The final plans for Phase 1 were approved in January 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027.

Location & Scope of Improvements

Phase 1 will install protected bike lanes on Overland Ave between Venice Blvd and Culver Blvd and a new signalized pedestrian crosswalk will also be installed at the Julian Dixon Library on Overland Ave. Sidewalk repairs will also be made at select locations where it has been uplifted and/or damaged.

Status

Under design.

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
• ADA improvements, such as new or reconstructed curb ramps
• Traffic signal modifications
• Pedestrian improvements, such as sidewalk repairs

Status

Design of Phase 3 is anticipated to be complete in November 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027.

Location & Scope of Improvements

Phase 3 will upgrade the conventional (unprotected) bike lanes on Overland Ave from Culver Blvd to the Ballona Creek to protected lanes. Sidewalk repairs will also be made at select locations where it has been uplifted and/or damaged.

• View video of Mobility Subcommittee Meeting 06/30/2026
• View presentation regarding Mobility Project Updates(PDF, 2MB) (including Better Overland, Safer Fox Hills and other projects) - Mobility Subcommittee Meeting 06/30/2026