Brief

This 2026 budget recommendation, initiated by Council, directs the replacement of plastic bollards with concrete or alternative delineators along Class 4 bikeways throughout Los Angeles. The change aims to improve durability and safety on protected bike lanes. The file was referred to the Transportation Committee on July 8, 2026, where it remains pending.

Full summary

Council File 26-0600-S105 is a budget recommendation (part of the 2026 budget cycle, identified as R83) that addresses the physical infrastructure of Class 4 bikeway corridors. Class 4 bikeways are separated facilities for bicycles, typically featuring physical barriers between the bike lane and motor vehicle traffic. The file proposes converting the current plastic bollard delineators to concrete bollards or other more durable barrier materials. The substantive directive is to upgrade protective infrastructure on protected bike lanes. Plastic bollards, while cost-effective and easy to install, are vulnerable to damage from vehicle strikes, weather, and vandalism. Concrete delineators or similar permanent materials would provide greater durability and potentially better collision safety. This represents a shift toward longer-term, more resilient bikeway infrastructure across the City. The file was initiated by Council in June 2026 as part of the annual budget process and referred to the Transportation Committee on July 8, 2026. It remains pending in committee as of the last activity date. The file does not expire until June 24, 2028, giving the committee and Council time to evaluate the cost implications, implementation timeline, and citywide prioritization of which bikeways would be converted first.

Activity (1)

• 2026-07-08 Council document(s) referred to Transportation Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other