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The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
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· August 10, 2026
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Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
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Key points But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains. Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
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