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Connecting Communities, Expanding Options
Los Angeles County Public Works, in partnership with Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD), and local communities, is creating the Puente Creek Bikeway and Greenway project that will link Valinda, La Puente, and the City of Industry. Designed for both recreation and everyday travel, the bikeway will offer safe, family-friendly paths while revitalizing the natural environment along Puente Creek.
Project Summary
The Puente Creek Bikeway and Greenway Project serves as one of the Early Implementation Projects of the San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network (SGVGN) Strategic Implementation Plan. To learn more about the SGVGN Plan, please visit Homepage – San Gabriel Valley Greenway.
The project also implements bikeways proposed in the Los Angeles County Bikeway Master Plan (BMP). To learn more about the BMP and its update, please visit the Bike Master Plan site.
Schedule
- Final Design: Fall 2026
- Advertise for Construction Bids: Fall 2026
- Construction Start: Spring 2027
Description
The project will include:
- 1.8 miles of new bike path along Puente Creek (Hacienda Blvd. to Del Valle Ave., and Echelon Ave. to Rimgrove Dr.)
- 1 mile of bike routes on Rimgrove Dr. (Puente Creek to Witzman Dr.), Witzman Dr. (Rimgrove Dr. to Amar Rd.) and Loukelton St. (Del Valle Ave. to Echelon Ave.)
- A new pedestrian signal crossing at Valinda Ave.
- Raised crosswalks and curb ramps at intersections for improved safety and accessibility.
Greenway Enhancements
- Native and drought-tolerant landscaping
- New welded wire fencing and decorative wrought iron access gates
- Wayfinding signage
- A rest area near Valinda Ave. with seating, a trellis, pet waste stations, and trash receptacles
Key Features
- Safe and accessible bike and multi-use paths with landscaping along Puente Creek
- A designated bike route connecting neighborhoods to schools, parks, and businesses via Rimgrove Dr. and Witzman Dr.
- Improved crossings with pedestrian safety features and ADA-compliant curb ramps
Project Location
- Puente Creek: Hacienda Blvd. → Del Valle Ave.; Echelon Ave. → Rimgrove Dr. (bike path)
- Loukelton St.: Del Valle Ave. → Echelon Ave. (bike route)
- Rimgrove Dr.: Puente Creek → Witzman Dr. (bike route)
- Witzman Dr.: Rimgrove Dr. → Amar Rd. (bike route)
Benefits to the Community
- Safer travel options for bicyclists, pedestrians, and families
- Improved connectivity between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and shopping areas
- Environmental improvements through greenway landscaping along Puente Creek
- Expanded recreational opportunities that encourage healthy, active lifestyles
- Equitable spaces that reflect community preferences and support accessible recreation
- Climate-resilient stormwater management that improves environmental and air quality
Project Contact
For more information about the Puente Creek Bikeway and Greenway Project, please contact:
Precious Crosby, Project Manager
Phone: (626) 458-3198
Email: pcrosby@dpw.lacounty.gov