At a special meeting of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council on July 22, 2026 the board voted to support the Bureau of Engineering’s grant application to the statewide active transportation project for the LA Riverway Segment 7 and Community Connect project using Hazeltine Avenue to connect from the G line to the LA River.
The purpose of the project is to provide additional bikeway connections between the community and the LA Riverway bike Path. Three potential routes were considered including Hazeltine Ave, Fulton Avenue and Ethel Avenue. A public meeting was held on April 2nd to solicit Community input.
At our February 8, 2026 we heard a presentation on this project which shared that the bike path segment will eventually connect the entire valley and all of the river’s 51 miles. The project’s scope is approximately 13 miles of new Class I bicycle path and pedestrian trail. It spans from Canoga Park to Elysian Valley with multiple segments closing gaps along the river in the San Fernando Valley. New segments will include a paved path for cyclists and pedestrians, enhancing connectivity to regional destinations. The project is part of a larger push to complete key gaps with various segments moving forward already and others expected to be completed before 2028.
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The council will send a letter of support for this project: 2026-07 VNNC Letter of Support for Hazeltine Option
