UCLA/Westwood Zero Emission Transit Service Expansion—Bus Hub

The project involves the construction of an intermodal transit hub within UCLA’s Parking Lot 36 at 11020 Kinross Avenue in Los Angeles, California, adjacent to the newly under-construction Metro D Line Westwood/UCLA Station. The hub is designed to enhance first-mile and last-mile connectivity by integrating UCLA’s BruinBus service with regional transit agencies and the Metro D Line, enabling seamless passenger transfers. Key infrastructure elements include seven bus bays with new curbs and shelters, passenger amenities such as benches and signage, and a dedicated pedestrian paseo to ensure safe and direct access between the bus stops and the Metro station. The facility will also incorporate static inductive charging technology to support the operation of electric buses, aligning with the project’s zero-emission transportation goals. During peak morning hours, the hub is expected to manage up to 129 bus trips, reflecting its role as a critical transit node for the UCLA campus and surrounding community. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically under Sections 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15311 (Accessory Structures), indicating that it meets criteria for minimal environmental impact and does not require an environmental impact report. The University of California, Los Angeles is the lead agency responsible for project execution and environmental compliance, with Ashley Rogers, Director of Environmental Planning, serving as the primary point of contact. The scope of work involves construction activities performed on-site at the designated location, with no federal contract clauses, procurement methods, pricing details, or formal evaluation factors documented, suggesting the project is funded and administered through state and institutional channels rather than federal procurement systems. While the delivery location and performance site are clearly defined as 11020 Kinross Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, the contract lacks specifics on period of performance, invoicing procedures, payment offices, accounting codes, or subcontracting requirements, indicating an absence of a formal federal-style solicitation structure and alignment instead with a local infrastructure development initiative governed by CEQA exemptions.