West Hollywood will regularly shut down a portion of Robertson Boulevard to vehicle traffic starting Saturday to allow businesses to offer goods and services outdoors. The move is an extension of the city’s temporary outdoor expansion permit program, which was launched in August when indoor operations were restricted due to the pandemic. Robertson Boulevard south of Santa Monica Boulevard and north of Melrose Avenue will become a pedestrian zone each week between 6 p.m. Saturday and late Sunday night, the city said in a news release. West Hollywood’s temporary outdoor expansion permit program streamlines the approval process for restaurants, stores and personal care services to use sidewalks, parking spaces and parking lots for their operations. About 70 businesses in the city have been approved for the permits, according to its website.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 17, 2021 18:00 UTC