Residents of Sun Valley will witness significant improvements at the intersection of San Fernando Road and Arvilla Avenue as part of the final phase of the San Fernando Bike Path project. Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian inaugurated the renovated intersection, which now features new paving and striping, upgraded sidewalks, curb cuts, handrails, signal lights, and modernized safety gates.
Just eighteen months ago, the San Fernando Road and Arvilla Avenue intersection was neglected and chaotic. It was characterized by a grade-level railroad track, heavy truck and auto traffic, a disrupted bike lane, and a misaligned side street. However, with the development of Phase 3 of the San Fernando Bike Path, the intersection underwent a significant transformation. Although it required the closure of San Fernando Road to through traffic at Arvilla, this offered an opportunity for various long-awaited improvements.
The construction of the San Fernando Bike Path experienced delays due to disruptions in the supply chain caused by the Covid pandemic and an unusually rainy season. As a result, trucks veered off their usual routes and passed through residential side streets. Despite these challenges, the construction is now complete, marking one of the final milestones in the entire project.
Council President Krekorian expressed his satisfaction, stating that connecting the San Fernando Valley with protected cycling routes has always been one of his primary goals. The new bike path spans nine miles, providing a safe and eco-friendly transportation option for the community.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Connie Llanos, the general manager of the Department of Transportation, Keith Mozee, the executive director of StreetsLA, Darren Kettle, the CEO of Metrolink, and Sgt. Jesse Ojeda from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Foothill Division. They joined Krekorian in recognizing the significant safety improvements achieved through this project.
Keith Mozee praised Krekorian’s leadership and emphasized that the enhancements contribute to the Department of Transportation’s overarching objectives of enhancing safety and mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Upon completion, the San Fernando Bike Path will stretch over nine continuous miles, providing protected bicycle lanes from Burbank to Sylmar. The first two phases extended from Sylmar to Hansen Hills, Arleta, and Burbank to Sun Valley. Now, with the Sun Valley segment from Cohasset Street to Branford Street remaining, the city’s Department of Transportation expects to finish construction by August.
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