"To know that the funding is there and that we have to give it back because the city says it can't find the bodies to do the work is a scandal. It would be transformative in a way that wasn't just in spirit."
"More than $100 million from the state for the transportation projects in some of the neediest parts of Los Angeles is in jeopardy because city officials say they don't have enough staff to complete the projects. The projects in Boyle Heights, Skid Row and Wilmington include bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalks."
Los Angeles faces potential loss of over $100 million in state grants designated for transportation projects in underserved communities including Boyle Heights, Skid Row, and Wilmington. These projects include bike lanes, protected sidewalks, and high-visibility crosswalks. The funding jeopardy stems from a $1-billion budget shortfall the city experienced, which led to department cuts and elimination of open positions rather than mass layoffs. Affected departments include the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Street Lighting, and Bureau of Street Services. City officials lack sufficient staff to complete the projects. The Bureau of Street Services has applied for a two-year extension from the state to allow additional time to begin implementation.
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