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“Long 710 fight is effectively over . . .”
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A BIG THANKS to the many San Rafael neighbors who activated in 2012 to oppose the Caltrans 710 route down Avenue 64, joining with the San Rafael Neighborhoods Association (SRNA) and prevailing against the odds. It was early June 2012 when SRNA learned from a little-noticed Saturday morning Caltrans meeting at the Rose Bowl that…
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710 Tunnel: Checkmate!
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710 TUNNEL: CHECKMATE! May 25, 2017 The METRO Board voted unanimously (12-0) Thursday morning to abandon the proposed 710 single bore freeway tunnel through El Sereno, South Pasadena and SW Pasadena, to be replaced with: “Mobility improvements that are fundable with existing resources (to) bring some relief to affected corridor cities.” Fiscal practicality and…
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710 Tunnel: “The Dark Backward?”
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710 Tunnel: “The Dark Backward?” You may have read in Pasadena NOW and in the Star-News this week that Mayor Tornek plans to seek council support and ask Pasadena voters to repeal Measure A, the 2001 initiative requiring the city to “be in favor” of the 710 extension (tunnel). http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/mayor-tornek-we-must-repeal-measure-a/#.VzuTy5ErLct http://www.sgvtribune.com/general-news/20160517/pasadena-mayor-pursues-repeal-of-2001-measure-supporting-710-extension Such repeal would…
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June DEIR Metro Meeting
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A 5th public meeting regarding the draft environmental impact report for the 710 North extension has been added. Saturday June 20, 2015 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. D.W. Griffith Middle School Auditorium 4765 E 4th St Los Angeles, CA, 90022 Public comment on the 26,625 page report is due by July 6th, 2015 To…
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New Metro DEIR Meetings
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Two additional meetings to discuss the draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for the SR-710 North have been added. Try to attend one of the meetings. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, La Cañada High School auditorium 4463 Oak Grove Drive, La Cañada-Flintridge, Calif. 91011 Map viewing 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Public hearing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.…
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Historic Vote – NO TUNNEL!
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The Pasadena City Council on April 13, 2015, in a historic vote, votes 5-3 to oppose the alternative F7 tunnel option in the recently released Metro DEIR! Steve Madison, Councilman for District 6, motioned to amend the staff recommendation to include opposition language. After discussion, the motion passed 5-3. In a matter agendized for the meeting,…
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Special City Council Meeting SR-710
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SR-710 ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND Monday, April 13, 2015 Pasadena City Council Meeting Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green Street 6:30 pm Note to Public: Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda. An opportunity for public comment on items on the agenda will be provided…
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DEIR Meetings To Attend
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Saturday, April 11 – 10 am to 4 pm – Metro Hearing Map viewing 10 am to 11 am Public hearing 11 am to 4 pm East Los Angeles College, Rosco Ingalls Auditorium 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754 **PASADENA CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO DISCUSS THE METRO DEIR** Monday, April 13 – 6:30…
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710 DEIR Hearings
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710 DEIR Hearings Please get your opinion of the 710 proposals into public record by attending one, some or all of the below meetings. Monday, March 30 – 6 pm to 9:00 pm The Pat Brown Institute at California State University Los Angeles and the League of Women Voters of Pasadena are holding a 710 freeway…
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ALERT: 710 EIR Hearing Dates
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Please get your opinion of the 710 proposals into public record by attending one, some or all of the below meetings. Saturday, April 11 – 10 am to 4 pm Map viewing 10 am to 11 am Public hearing 11 am to 4 pm East Los Angeles College, Rosco Ingalls Auditorium 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park,…