BSS Teams Up With Optimus Prime!
This month, BSS received a permit request for an oversized load going to the DWP Scattergood Plant in Vista Del Mar. That load turned out to be none other than Optimus Prime, the leader of the Transformers! BSS investigators and CHP permitted the load and worked together to escort Optimus from Calabasas to his destination at Playa Del Rey in the overnight hours. With the help of BSS, Optimus made a special stop at the world famous Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. Investigators worked directly with the Mayor’s office to allow the leader of the Transformers to leave his footprints directly in front of the theater for the whole world to see!
Environmentally Improving Reseda
On Oct. 15th, the Reseda Medians Refurbishment Project officially commenced. Funded by Councilman Bob Blumenfield of the 3rd Council District, the project will revitalize the heart of Reseda’s Business District by planting new drought tolerant trees. These trees will provide vibrant color and beauty for all residents and commuters. The median’s construction is anticipated to be completed in early 2015.
CD 6 Receives New Bus Pad
A new bus pad was installed at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd and Blythe in Council District 6 to further improve bus passenger travel times, service reliability and ridership. Councilwoman Nury Martinez is a strong leader of street improvements along the district’s transit corridors especially those in front of local schools. Bus pad installation is based on bus stop and layover space requirements and intended to make customer transfer between the bus and landing surface as simple and safe as possible.
BSS Minimizes Project’s Effect on Local Businesses Along Van Nuys Blvd
On Wednesday, October 22nd, Councilmember Tom LaBonge held a press conference to announce the resurfacing of Van Nuys Blvd from Magnolia Blvd to Ventura Blvd. Through the leadership of CM LaBonge, BSS was able to schedule this project on the weekend of Oct. 25th with the cooperation of the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans). The project covers 6.4 lane miles and was completed in only two days, limiting its impact on local businesses.
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