West Pasadena Roadway Project Nears Completion

A traffic calming project in West Pasadena is entering its final stages, with completion expected by the end of September 2024.

The Glenullen Curb Extensions Project, part of the city’s Avenue 64 Complete Street initiative, began construction on August 19. It focuses on improving safety and accessibility at the intersection of Avenue 64 and Glenullen Drive.

Key elements of the project include new curb extensions to reduce speeding, reconstruction of curb ramps for ADA accessibility, and the addition of native, drought-tolerant plants to improve aesthetics and sustainability in line with the City of Pasadena’s Climate Action Plan.

The project addresses concerns about Avenue 64, an arterial serving as a regional connector due to lack of nearby highway connectors, being used as a cut-through route. 

Despite a posted speed limit of 35 mph, the 85th percentile speed reaches 44 mph in some areas.

Funded through an Metropolitan Transportation Authority Multi-Year Subregional Program Grant for the Complete Streets Project on Avenue 64 from Colorado Boulevard to South City Limits, the improvements are part of a larger effort to enhance the corridor.

Earlier the San Rafael Neighborhood Association expressed support for the project, citing improved pedestrian accessibility and safer street crossings as key benefits.

The Glenullen project complements other recent improvements, including a traffic circle under construction at Avenue 64 and Burleigh Drive. It also considers Avenue 64’s role as a critical corridor for first responders, with construction timed to coincide with the lower fire risk rainy season.

City officials encourage residents with questions or concerns to contact the Public Works Engineering Division at (626) 744-3703 or jbaiza@cityofpasadena.net.