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I-10 freeway cap study (Reconnecting PICO)

The city accepted a $2 million federal grant to study capping the freeway between 11th and 20th Streets in the Pico neighborhood. Councilmember Raskin pushed for studying full freeway removal, calling the freeway the city's most significant environmental hazard.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

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Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

The council adopted a rebuilt safety plan for one of the city's most dangerous corridors — narrower lanes, extended bus lanes, pedestrian recall signals, and better crossings. Quick-build turn restrictions near McKinley Elementary are targeted before the next school year, and a state grant application rides on the June 22 deadline.

5 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026