Help realize the City of Pico Rivera’s first protected bike/rollway and a new pedestrian bridge across the San Gabriel River on Tuesday, June 25th.

The proposed Pico Rivera Regional Bikeway Project would consist of a 1.5-mile protected bike/rollway along Mines Avenue (from Paramount Blvd to the San Gabriel River), a new pedestrian bridge over the San Gabriel River, and a bicycle facility along Dunlap Crossing Road.

Most of the bike/rollway would be protected by bioswales, a landscape element used to clean stormwater before it goes into the storm drainage system. Drought-tolerant plants will be planted within the bioswales to help retain stormwater, cool the streetscape, and support wildlife. 

People on foot, bike, skate, scooter, and other forms of healthy, active transportation would be able to use the facility, which would be separated from vehicle traffic by landscaped islands, curbs, or parked vehicles as buffers. The project would also create safe connections to the existing Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River Trails. The new bridge to cross the San Gabriel River would be 14 feet wide for pedestrians and bicyclists and would connect the west side of the San Gabriel River to the San Gabriel River Mid Trail on the east side of the river. Project renderings can be viewed here, and more information can be found on the City's website here.

Take Action!

YOUR input is needed! As always, public support and input are key to making streets safer for everyone. There are two simple ways you can do so.

1. GREATEST IMPACT: Attend the meeting on Tuesday, June 25th, and provide public comment directly to the City Council.

• What: Pico Rivera City Council Meeting - Regional Bikeway Project
• Where: Pico Rivera City Hall, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660
• When: Tuesday 6/25  (6:00pm)
• Item is not agendized for this meeting, but comments can be made at the start of the meeting during the period for Items Not on the Agenda. Just fill out a green comment card and give it to staff at the back

2. ALSO HELPFUL: Send written comments to the City Council via email here: zcaltitla@pico-rivera.org

• Emails can be very simple, just a few short sentences on why you support safe, protected bike/rollways and improved connections to the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River Paths. We all recommend sharing any relevant experiences biking/walking/scooting on local streets. A sample email and more project information can be found below.

‍Template Letter of Support (please personalize!)

Pico Rivera City Council

6615 Passons Blvd.

Pico Rivera, CA 90660

Re: I Support the Pico Rivera Regional Bike/Rollway Project

Dear Council Members,

As a [local resident, student, employee, customer, etc.], I am pleased to support the City’s efforts to make streets safer for everyone.

Please personalize. Why do you support safer streets for walking/biking/skating/scooting?

The Pico Rivera Regional Bike/Rollway Project would provide safe, separated space for children and people of all ages to walk, bike, skate, scoot, and roll to the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel River paths. The project would also provide local and regional benefits, encouraging healthier, active lifestyles and taking a significant step towards realizing a network of safer, more sustainable streets in the City.

Thank you for your time and consideration,