LA River Bike Path Delayed and Over Budget | Los Angeles News

The dream of connecting the San Fernando Valley to Long Beach with a bike path along the LA River is hitting major roadblocks—groundbreaking delayed two years, costs ballooned to over $1 billion. Originally funded in 2016 with $365 million, the project expanded with pedestrian bridges and elevated sections after community input, but construction hurdles like rail lines and historic sites drove up expenses. Advocates now push for a cheaper, river-side route that could handle rain with safety upgrades—even if it’s occasionally unusable. Though Metro dropped this option earlier due to safety fears, a new committee led by Mayor Karen Bass is rallying stakeholders to find a path forward. Environmental reviews are underway, with a decision expected this fall—keeping hope alive for this vital green corridor linking communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9122c94a5cfcc068 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews