Rosemead Boulevard Complete Street Improvements

Project Overview

The County of Los Angeles was awarded grant funds by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Active Transportation Program-Cycle 2 to develop a Preliminary Design Concept for a complete streets treatment on a 2.6-mile segment of Rosemead Boulevard (Bl). The project, officially known as the Rosemead Boulevard Complete Street Improvements Phase I, is a six-lane divided highway with no bike facilities and isolated sidewalk segments on the overcrossing for the State Route 60 Freeway. Currently, pedestrians and bicyclists must use the roadway shoulder to travel along this corridor, which presents a safety hazard and limits residents and visitors from traveling along the corridor using these modes of transportation. As a result, the majority of visitors primarily drive to the park. The lack of bike and pedestrian infrastructure prevents safe and convenient access for those users to most of the park’s facilities. The Project will provide a solution to this problem and increase the mobility options for all users.

Project Goals

The Project seeks to accomplish the following goals:

• Support the County’s efforts towards Vision Zero initiative
• Create new bicycle and pedestrian facilities to separate users from vehicular traffic
• Address infrastructure gaps created by lack of sidewalks
• Provide continuous pedestrian network from South El Monte to Pico Rivera
• Improve access to key destinations
• Improve wayfinding signage throughout corridor
• Enhance access to transit
• Improve access to nearby bike trails including the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River, and the trails within the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area

Once complete, the Project will link nearby residents living in South El Monte and Pico Rivera to the project area to park space and regional bicycle paths, inviting more residents to utilize the facilities and engage in physical activity.

Project Location Area

The Project is located along Rosemead Bl in unincorporated Los Angeles County, between Rush Street in the City of South El Monte and Gallatin Road in the City of Pico Rivera. Within these parameters, the corridor traverses the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, which receives over two-million annual visitors and hosts numerous large-scale events as well as private events year-round.

Upcoming Meetings
4Rosemead Boulevard Complete Street Community Tour
Saturday, April 7, 2018
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area D
931 N. Rosemead Blvd
South El Monte 91733
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Past Meetings
Tuesday December 5, 2017
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Pico Rivera Golf Course
3260 Fairway Dr.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

Meeting Materials:
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