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Project Location
- The project location is on La Crescenta Avenue between N. Verdugo Road and Montrose Avenue. Please see project location map below.
Scope of Work
- Selective removal/reconstruction of deteriorated pavement and placement of asphalt concrete pavement
- Resurfacing of 1.7 centerline miles of street pavement
- Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of approximately 4,900 linear feet of damaged curbs and gutters, and 44,500 square feet of sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, alley aprons, and local depressions
- Construction and modification of 59 curb ramps to meet ADA guidelines
- Upsize of approximately 3,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer main and 200 linear feet of sanitary sewer repairs and lining
- Adjustment of existing manholes, utility valves, and water meters to finished grade
- Planting of 21 new street trees
- Realignment of six intersections
- Modification of existing traffic signals at four intersections
- Removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and pavement markings
- Repurposing a travel lane in each direction and installation of center two-way left turn lane
- Installation of 11,500 linear feet of new class IV protected bicycle lanes and 5,500 linear feet of new class II bicycle lanes
- Installation of bicycle friendly catch basin surface grates
- Installation of ten drywell and three bio-retention facilities
- Installation of new reflective pavement on Paloma Avenue between La Crescenta Avenue and Downing Avenue
- Installation of four creative crosswalks
- Installation of fiber optic infrastructure at various locations
- Installation of new traffic signal at the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Oakmont View Drive
- Installation of new pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) at the intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Piedmont Avenue
- Installation of new Mid-block signalized bicycle crossing on La Crescenta Avenue between Las Palmas Avenue and Arlington Avenue, and
- Traffic Signal Modifications at the following intersections:
- La Crescenta Avenue and Montrose Avenue
- La Crescenta Avenue and Honolulu Avenue
- La Crescenta Avenue and Shirlyjean Street
- La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
Please click here to view the Drywell Fact Sheet
Phase
- The Project is currently in the bidding phase.
Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Public Hearing for the Crosswalk Removal at the Intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
- Click here to view the Notice of Crosswalk Removal on La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
- Click here to view the Responses to Questions/Comments Received During the Public Hearing Discussion
Figure 1: Proposed Intersection of La Crescenta Avenue and Roselawn Avenue
Community Meeting
First Community Meeting (February 17, 2022)
- Click here to view the Community Meeting Notification
- Click here to access the Recorded Virtual Community Meeting
- Click here to view the Responses to Questions/Comments Received During the Virtual Community Meeting on 2/17/2022
Second Community Meeting (March 8, 2023)
Montrose Shopping Park Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Montrose Shopping Park Association Board on March 18, 2022.
Whiting Woods Property Owner’s Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Whiting Woods Property Owner’s Association on June 4, 2022.
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce on June 9, 2022.
Crescenta Valley Community Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Community Association on June 23, 2022.
Sycamore Woods Community
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Sycamore Woods Community Members on June 25, 2022.
Oakmont Country Club
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Oakmont Country Club Board on June 29, 2022.
Oakmont Woods Association
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Presentation to the Oakmont Woods Community Association on June 29, 2022.
Glendale Police Department
- Public Works Engineering staff coordinated with the Glendale Police Department to conduct additional outreach efforts to various Neighborhood Block Captains and Businesses in the North Glendale area to inform stakeholders about the project and to provide feedback.
- Please click here to view the postcard.
Crescenta Valley Town Council
- Public Works Engineering staff conducted a Virtual Presentation to the Crescenta Valley Town Council on August 18, 2022.
Transportation and Parking Commission
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the Transportation and Parking Commission on August 2022.
- Click here to access the Recorded Transportation and Parking Commission Meeting and Agenda
City Council
First Council Meeting
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the City Council in October 2022 to select a Bicycle Facility Alternative.
- Click here to access the recorded City Council Meeting and Agenda.
Second Council Meeting
- Public Works Engineering staff presented the project to the City Council in February 2024 to advertise for construction bids.
- Click here to access the recorded City Council Meeting and Agenda.
Construction Schedule
- Construction is tentatively scheduled from June 2024 thru January 2025, barring any unforeseen conditions.
Construction Updates
- Check back at the start of the project!
Traffic Impacts
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Construction Photos
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Contact Information
- Public Works Engineering: (818) 548-3945
- Public Works Project Manager: Rustom Tavitian, P.E.; Email