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Regional Connectivity Loops
The LA River has the potential to serve as an armature for regional active transit and recreation networks.
The loops combine different types of trails–multiuse trails and class I, II, and IV bike paths–but, through coordination, would ideally be unified by on-the-ground features that could include pedestrian, cyclist, and equestrian infrastructure. Existing multiuse trails and class I bikeways have been prioritized where possible. As drawn, the loops unify over 300 miles of trail, envisioning a robust system that reaches far beyond the LA River corridor.
Regional Connectivity Loops
| Name | Length |
|---|---|
| Basin Loop | 60 miles |
| Lost River Loop | 45 miles |
| Palos Verdes Loop | 36 miles |
| Marina Loop | 30 miles |
| Waterways Loop | 30 miles |
| Highlands Loop | 29 miles |
| Rio Hondo Loop | 28 miles |
| Rail-to-River Loop | 26 miles |
| Valley Loop | 22 miles |
| Emerald Necklace Loop | 17 miles |
| Reservoir Loop | 15 miles |
Regional connectivity loops vary from 15 to 60 miles in length.
OLIN, 2020.
Connectivity Analysis
The LA River Technical Backup Document (Appendix Volume II) outline analysis of regional connectivity. Three scales of connectivity are considered. At the regional scale, proposed connections take the form of countywide active transit loops that build upon major trails and bikeways.
