To improve the district and make streets safer and nicer for the community, the following infrastructure upgrades are in the works:
SHERMAN WAY GREAT STREET
Provide streetscape and safety improvements in Downtown Reseda along Sherman Way between Wilbur and Lindley, including: “Reseda” monument signs, street trees and median landscaping, a new pedestrian crossing, shade shelters and seating; and “zebra” crosswalks.
Traffic-calming measures will be installed on Hart and Etiwanda, including speed humps, a traffic circle, and pavement markings, to make these streets more comfortable for people to bike to Downtown Reseda.
Status: Completed
RESEDA BLVD STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Reconstruct and resurface Reseda Boulevard between Victory Blvd and Parthenia St.; repair defective sidewalks; add left-turn signals at key intersections; construct bus boarding islands to enhance transit service between the Orange Line and CSUN; create protected bike lanes and close the bike lane gap between Vanowen and Valerio; upgrade crosswalks; capture more storm water; plant street trees; and more.
Status: Projected cost is $24M; Council approved $17M. The final design was finished in end of 2019 and the contract was awarded in mid-2020.
Construction is currently underway. Streets LA began sidewalk/curb repairs in September 2020; concrete and asphalt work to continue through December 2022. Traffic signal contract award expected February 2022, with work from March 2022-February 2023."
ALISO CREEK CONFLUENCE PARK PHASE 2
Construct pedestrian bridge across Aliso Creek; build landscaped walking path on north bank of LA River from Wilbur to Reseda, including storm water recapture.
Status: Blumenfield secured $4.65M in former CRA Excess Bond Funds. City working to formalize partnership with non-profit to finalize design and construct park. The City has entered into partnership with Trust for Public Land to design and construct the park.
