Study suggests building second Hollywood sign

Locals and tourists alike appreciate the Hollywood sign, so why not build another?

That’s one of the suggestions from a study seeking ways to ease frustration about heavy traffic and pesky tourists crowding into residential neighborhoods near the world famous sign in Los Angeles.

The second sign on the other side of the hill would face toward the suburban San Fernando Valley.

‘The City could construct another Hollywood Sign on the north side of the park or on the LA Zoo side of the Park,’ the report reads. 

‘The backdrop behind the sign would still look similar to the original if it is located on the mountain. This would give the City the opportunity to promote the replica sign viewpoints as more accessible locations for photos than in the residential neighborhoods south of the Park,’ the report continues. 

‘One downside of this strategy is that it would take away from the history of the original Hollywood Sign and Hollywoodland.’

The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that a few of the other less fanciful ideas include a shuttle to ferry visitors to trails near the sign and an aerial tram to offer birds-eye views.

And the report by consulting firm Dixon Resources Unlimited suggests a Hollywood sign visitor center to teach tourists about its history.

The newspaper says many of the other ideas are much more mundane – including adjusting parking restrictions and installing signs to guide pedestrians.