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Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the City of Pico Rivera on the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project (the “Project”) and direct City Manager to (1) explore a formal partnership dedicated to advancing the Project with relevant agencies and (2) execute non-binding memorandums of understanding and statements of intent in connection with that exploration.
DISCUSSION
On May 12, 2023, the Mobility, Ports, and Infrastructure Committee received and filed a presentation from the City of Pico Rivera on the Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project (Attachment). The Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Complete Corridor Project aims to build synergy and streamline ongoing efforts in the San Gabriel Valley and the Gateway Cities to plan and build a 26-mile multimodal corridor that incorporates, where feasible, high-quality active transportation facilities and dedicated bus guideways to improve regional mobility, improve safety for vulnerable road users, and stimulate transit-oriented community and economic development. As the linchpin city between the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Cities sub-regions, the City of Pico Rivera is spearheading efforts to facilitate early coordination until a regional, better-equipped planning entity such as Metro, a dedicated JPA, or a COG can undertake the project in full. The project is subject to approval by each city and jurisdiction within the corridor.
Within the City of Long Beach, Lakewood Boulevard is approximately 3 miles in length, from the Pacific Coast Highway traffic circle north to the City of Lakewood city limit, with an additional 1 mile being shared with the City of Lakewood, from Carson Street north to Del Amo Boulevard. From the Lakewood traffic circle to Willow Street, there are no bicycle lanes, with limited ability to provide them. Bicycle lanes will not fit into the existing typical section north of Willow Street due to the tunnel under the Long Beach Airport, as well ...
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