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SEARCHThe program will deliver construction-ready designs by late 2026 to improve the bus rider experience on portions of up to three of the Westside’s busiest corridors.
Recognized as a trusted leader in dedicated bus lane and transit signal priority design, STV has advanced BRT projects with innovative designs that strike a balance between speed, reliability, and community access.
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Los Angeles’ Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) formally approved STV to lead its Quick-Build Bus Infrastructure Program.
The program will deliver construction-ready designs by late 2026 to improve the bus rider experience on portions of up to three of the Westside’s busiest corridors. If approved by the COG member jurisdictions, the projects could be completed in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games while creating lasting benefits for everyday riders.
STV will deliver designs for improvements across three key corridors:
Santa Monica Boulevard west of Beverly Hills.
Sepulveda Boulevard between UCLA and LAX.
The combined north-south La Cienega Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard corridor from West Hollywood to Westchester.
The corridors are among the busiest in the region and, if approved for construction by COG member cities, the improvements will provide long-term benefits for riders while preparing the Westside for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The designs may include:
Dedicated and/or peak-hour bus lanes.
Transit signal upgrades.
Curb and striping changes.
Pedestrian safety improvements.
“By combining quick-build strategies with long-term corridor planning, we’re delivering transit solutions that improve reliability, safety, and comfort for riders today and in the future,” said Gene Kim, senior VP and California area manager at STV and principal-in-charge of the program. “We’re ready to deliver fast-tracked designs that balance community needs, multimodal access, and long-term corridor transformation.”
The program is structured with phased review at key design milestones. This framework ensures flexibility for WSCCOG and its member jurisdictions to evaluate progress, assess feasibility, and incorporate community input before advancing to the next stage of the design process.
Recognized as a trusted leader in dedicated bus lane and transit signal priority (TSP) design, STV has advanced BRT projects with innovative designs that strike a balance between speed, reliability, and community access. Key portfolio projects include the LA Metro G Line BRT, the City of Phoenix BRT, Richmond’s Pulse BRT, and the Flash BRT Program in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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