Join us in attending a Zoom on the proposed “Potrero Canyon Pedestrian/Cycling Bridge Project on Thursday, March 14th.

Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) is excited to learn more about the “Potrero Canyon Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge Project” at a community Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 14th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The new bridge will span the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), connecting the city’s newest park, George Wolfberg Park, to Will Rogers Beach.  

Interested attendees will hear the project's status from the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering and Council District 11’s Traci Park. Register here to attend the meeting. Also, please take their survey at PotreroCanyonPedBridgeSurvey.org to win a $50 gift card and help the city understand how the bridge will benefit you and your family. 

Topics discussed will include:

• How the bridge will link the new George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon to the Will Rogers State Beach.

• An update on the bridge’s design and construction timeline.

• The enhanced safety features the bridge will bring to the area.

• How the bridge connects the communities at large.

• How will the bridge enhance and promote sustainable active transportation?

• What will the landmark's aesthetic and recreational value look like? 

We love that the bridge will connect two recreational facilities, Will Rogers Beach and George Wolfberg Park, allowing park and beachgoers to safely cross the PCH, known for its dangerous speeds and congested roads. The bridge will also have on and off-ramps to connect cyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders, and more to bike paths that lead south toward Santa Monica and beyond. The project is part of the City’s broader initiative to make recreational areas more connected and accessible, enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. The project will also purportedly be designed to emphasize environmental stewardship and the beautification of the landscape, aligning with the city’s sustainable and responsible development goals.

Many may not be familiar with The George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon, likely due to its newness and tucked-away location in the Pacific Palisades. However, more people will be able to discover this hidden gem thanks to the proposed Protero Bridge connecting beachgoers to the park. The park was named after a beloved public servant, bicycle enthusiast, and Pacific Palisades community volunteer,  George Wolfberg, who dedicated his life to the community and open spaces in Los Angeles. (For further insight into this remarkable man, look at Bike LA's tribute, the LA Times Obituary here, and Circling the News Obit here.) 

When finished, visitors can traverse the bridge from the beach and enter a 46-acre, mile-long passive park to enjoy the restored riparian canyon. Features to be enjoyed include a meadow for relaxing and wide trails winding their way up to an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean. Eight informational interpretive signs will be along the path, allowing visitors to learn about the history, habitat, and regional fire safety. The park will also include 12,900 native Californian plants, 530 trees, a demonstration garden with native plantings, a restroom, and a pump station along Pacific Coast Highway to clean and recycle stormwater through the ten basins to provide irrigation water during the dry months. Visitors can also access the Palisades Recreation Center at the top of the park.

I hope to see you at the meeting to learn more about this great public works project!