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Council backs governor’s congestion relief funding for San Fernando Valley projects
Summary
The City Council voted to support the governor’s traffic congestion relief plan and noted a coordinated effort among local officials to secure funds for priority freeway and intersection projects in the San Fernando Valley and elsewhere in the city.
Council Member Chick spoke in favor of the committee recommendation supporting the governor’s traffic congestion relief plan and described a regional effort by local elected officials to secure funding for transportation projects across Los Angeles, including the 101 corridor and safety improvements at dangerous intersections.
Chick said city, county and state officials — including Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Assembly Member Kuehl, Speaker Bob Hertzberg and Congressman Sherman — had formed a team to prioritize projects in the San Fernando Valley and secure surplus funds from Sacramento. She said support for the governor’s plan would help the city obtain funds allocated for local transportation projects.
Council Member Hernandez noted opposition at the SCAG regional council level from smaller cities that feared the plan favored Los Angeles; Hernandez urged colleagues to be aware of regional political dynamics as the city pursues the funds. The council approved the motion to support the governor’s plan by a recorded vote of 14 ayes.
Ending: Staff and council members said the city's support is intended to help secure the governor’s allocations for targeted corridor and intersection projects; committee follow-up and coordination with regional partners was requested.
