Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (fourth from right), 13th District, joined representatives of the East Hollywood Business Improvement District (EHBID) and the Hollywood business community on Oct. 17 for a ground-breaking ceremony to launch the installation of medians along Vermont Avenue from Hollywood to Santa Monica Boulevard.

(photo courtesy of the 13th Council District Office)

The EHBID’s Vermont Avenue medians project was funded through the Metro Call for Projects as a way to calm traffic and enhance the pedestrian experience in a highly traveled area of the city. The East Hollywood Business Improvement District has partnered with Metro, CalTrans, and the 13th Council District Office for construction of six medians.

“The BID Board is very excited about this project and the benefits it will bring to the East Hollywood Community” stated Nicole Shahenian, executive director of the EHBID. “The Vermont corridor is home to several major institutions, many small businesses, and of course residents – all of which will benefit from the pedestrian safety enhancements and the improved greenscape.”

For information, visit www.ehbid.org.