Special Technical Assistance Cycle: Decorative Crosswalk
Jan 17, 2019
submission
#22
Initial Application Form
Applicant Contact Info
| First Name | Michael |
| Last Name | Ashkenasi |
| Title | Economic Development and Marketing Mana |
| Organization | Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | +12134167529 |
| Address | 600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 870 I Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
Project Description
| Describe the location and your goals for your Decorative Crosswalk. | The intersection is one of the most heavily used by pedestrians in all of Downtown Los Angeles. Our most recent Downtown LA Retail Report (https://www.downtownla.com/images/reports/BID.MIY.RetailReport18.v9OPT.pdf ) has recent pedestrian counts for this intersection on page-10, including over 2,600 ped. counts during the 5-7pm rush. The 7th/Metro red line station - the hub of activity for ALL Metro lines in the LA region - literally opens up to this intersection at one of its exit points. Our goals for this project would be to fit in with the new bike lanes LADOT has installed along 7th street between Hope and Grand (in front of The Bloc shopping complex) and make the intersection even more ped-friendly and bike-friendly. We would take guidance from the city's Complete Street Design Guide and other city planning documents, and garner community and Council District support for this project. |
Proposed Location
| Nearest Valid Street Address | 700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
| Cross Streets | 7th Street |
| Council District (if unsure check http://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org/) | 14 |
Site Context
| Check all that apply: | Existing continental crosswalk (zebra-striped), Crosswalk controlled by a traffic signal, NOT a yellow school crosswalk, Site is within 1/2 mile of Metro Rapid bus station area |
Types of Land Use within a 2 block radius
| Check all that apply: | Business, Retail, Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Multifamily residential |
Acknowledgement of Community Outreach Requirements
| I understand that after I submit my initial application but BEFORE I receive approval to move forward, I must begin my community outreach. This includes asking for a letter of acknowledgement from the local council office and a presentation to the neighborhood council. | Yes |