A mega development project is under the pipeline as per the initiative brief published by the City of Pico Rivera. It primarily focuses on a BRT along Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard and a new commuter rail station in Downtown Pico Rivera part of the LA-to-Anaheim commuter rail corridor.
The idea of creating a connected north-south bus rapid transit corridor for the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard region emerged from various Complete Streets plans and projects. These plans were generally related but were mostly developed independently by individual cities. Nevertheless, the common thread among them was the shared objective of transforming the boulevard into a versatile transportation route.
For instance, the Gateway COG led an initiative to create a Comprehensive Streets Master Plan stretching from Pico Rivera to Long Beach. This plan explored the integration of active transportation amenities. Simultaneously, the SGVCOG is in the final stages of phase one of the San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study. This study identifies Rosemead Boulevard from East Pasadena to the planned Metro light rail station on Washington Boulevard in Pico Rivera as a top-priority north-south option for bus rapid transit.
The Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project is designed to harness the collective efforts in the San Gabriel Valley and the Gateway Cities. Its goal is to develop a 26-mile multi-use corridor that includes high-quality active transportation facilities and dedicated bus lanes wherever feasible. The project aims to enhance regional mobility, bolster safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and promote transit-oriented community and economic growth.
Pico Rivera, situated as the central hub between the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities sub-regions, is taking the lead in facilitating early coordination for this project. This coordination will continue until a regional planning entity like Metro, a dedicated Joint Powers Authority (JPA), or a Council of Governments (COG) can fully take charge of the initiative. It’s important to note that each city and jurisdiction within the corridor must approve the project for it to move forward.
San Gabriel City
The distribution of the corridor miles in San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities. The total Miles in San Gabriel Valley accounts for 9.6 Miles.
- East Pasadena 1.2 Miles
- East San Gabriel 1.1 Miles
- Temple City 1.9 Miles
- -Rosemead 1.2 Miles
- El Monte 0.7 Miles
- South El Monte 0.9 Miles
- Whittier Narrows 2.6 Miles
Gateway Cities
The total Miles in the Gateway Miles accounts to 16.7 Miles.
- Pico Rivera 4.3 Miles
- Downey 4.6 Miles
- Bellflower 1.4 Miles
- Paramount 0.9 Miles
- Lakewood 2.5 Miles
- Long Beach 3.0 Miles
City of Pico Rivera plans to engage different stakeholders during the inception and construction phase of the proposed development. A technical advisory team shall investigate a range of alternatives to develop an efficient BRT. San Gabriel Valley Transit Feasibility Study estimates that the BRT service shall generate approximately 13000 boardings and new transit trips.
The project is estimated to cost around $12 million for Gateway Cities section – solely for designing and securing environmental clearances and it is expected to begin in 2 years. The estimated cost for the San Gabriel Valley section accounts to $8 million.
The total public investment in the project is estimated to be around $6.3B to $6.6B while the private investment is estimated to be around $7B to $12B. The Council in their funding request to the Senator states that “The Project will also enable local cities to develop mixed-use, transit-oriented communities and economic empowerment zones along the corridor, which greatly contribute to regional, statewide, and national goals related to housing, mobility, climate and environmental sustainability, economic resilience, and safe conditions for vulnerable road users”.
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The Application Information and References
- Council Reference: Pico Rivera Initiative Brief
- Information/Images: Pico Rivera Initiative Brief
- Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Streetview
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