CC - Item 1A - Walnut Grove and Valley Boulevard Improvements PresentationWalnut Grove Avenue and Valley Blvd
Corridor Improvements
Department of Public Works
A Study Session
Project Background
Budget Overview
Core Roadway Improvements
Corridor Identity – An Opportunity?
Center Medians and Bike Lanes
Discussion and Recommendations
Content
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Two major City of Rosemead corridors scheduled for full
roadway resurfacing and upgrades.
Walnut Grove Ave: Key north–south connector to I-10.
Valley Blvd: Major east–west arterial and regional
commuter route.
Project has been in the CIP since 2022. It has grown in scope
and scale over the years. Encompassing several key priorities:
Timely Use of Funds
Meeting State Compliance
Safety Enhancements and Aesthetics
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Background
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Project is fully funded and can accommodate additional
design elements.
Preliminary design phase is underway with RFP phase
completed.
Opportunity to improve pavement, safety, aesthetics, and
long-term identity.
High visibility → strong candidates for corridor
beautification and community branding.
Council direction important before advancing design
assumptions
Background
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Project Overview – Budget
Fund Amount
MTA Measure R $774,200
MTA Prop C $2,275,000
MTA Measure M $1,274,000
Total Budget $8.8 Million
Gas Tax $1,316,500
SB 1 – RMRA $886,800
Federal STPL $1,280,000
Measure W $1,000,000
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New asphalt pavement for smoother, safer driving.
ADA-compliant curb ramps and upgraded
crossings.
Updated signage, striping, and driveway/utility
adjustments as needed.
LA County Fire Station Crossing Signal
These improvements set the foundation for
optional enhancements.
Core Improvements
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Streetscape and Raised Medians
New Stormwater Capture Infrastructure
City entry monuments to enhance major
entry points.
Traffic Study assessing safety and traffic
patterns
Bicycle Lane Feasibility Study evaluating
impact bicycle lanes along the corridors
Corridor Identity – Opportunities
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Center Medians and Bike Lanes
Raised Medians (Pros):
Improve safety and aesthetics
Create a more organized corridor
Opportunity for trees, branding, and stormwater features
Raised Medians (Cons):
Limit left-turn access
Potential impacts on business access or traffic operations
Potential impact on 4th of July Parade
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Center Medians and Bike Lanes
Bike Lanes (Pros):
Support regional mobility and sustainability
Increase multimodal access to businesses and
neighborhoods
Bike Lanes (Cons):
This is a sensitive topic and not predetermined.
Requires roadway space tradeoffs
Study will evaluate safety, traffic operations, and
regional connectivity.
Discussion and Recommendations
To guide the design phase, staff respectfully
requests Council’s input on:
Desired level of corridor beautification
(medians, landscaping, monuments).
Appetite for incorporating bike lanes, if
feasible.
Staff will incorporate Council’s input into the
project’s scope and bring back a Design
Services Agreement in January 2026.
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