The Downtown Burbank Sidewalk Enhancement Project is a first/last mile access, complete streets, and beautification initiative designed to strengthen the heart of Downtown. The project will improve walking and transit connections by linking the City’s six busiest transit stops, including the future Olive/San Fernando Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station, while enhancing the safety, function, and appearance of San Fernando Boulevard.
This project continues the Downtown San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration Project. Phase 1 introduced temporary safety and traffic-calming improvements along the corridor. This project now advances the Reconfiguration into Phase 2, which makes those improvements permanent through full reconstruction and upgraded materials. Phase 2 also expands the effort beyond the original corridor to include first/last mile enhancements within approximately a half-mile of the future Olive/San Fernando BRT station, strengthening transit access throughout Downtown.
Improvements include reconstructing three blocks of San Fernando Boulevard between Olive Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard with wider sidewalks, landscaped parkways and street trees, street furniture, space for outdoor dining, improved separation from vehicles, curb extensions, ADA-compliant ramps and accessible pedestrian signals, and high-visibility crosswalks. Together, these changes make it safer and more comfortable to walk, support local businesses by increasing foot traffic, and create a more attractive and welcoming public space.
Community input will guide the final design to ensure the street works well for residents, workers, businesses, and visitors. The project is funded through Measure M dollars awarded by Metro through its Active Transportation Cycle 2 grant program, along with Caltrans funding supporting Phase 2 implementation.
