Culver City has been trying to become more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. From the looks of upcoming plans, the city is making good on this promise.

Earlier this year, the city announced it would partner with the Metro’s Expo Line to further the public transit’s bike share program, promote safety, and connect the neighborhood. In a recent report released by the Department of Public Works, the city proposed the installation of protected two-way bike lanes, which would bridge the gap between Culver City’s Metro station and Downtown Culver. 

Per NPR, Eric Bruins, Culver City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, said “what we’re trying to do is use bicycle infrastructure to provide an option for folks to get between these areas that are really close to each other but not quite connected.” 

The protected bike lanes would grant riders quick access along Robertson and Washington boulevards — one of the city’s major intersections. Ideally, this plan would mean getting rid of the existing center turn lane and curbside parking while maintaining the total number of car lanes. 

Construction, traffic light changes, and signage installations are estimated at about $3 million. Although developers had hoped to finish by 2018, the project may end up taking years.