Segment 5 (Photo – SGVCOG)
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a Board Letter authorizing a project agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to move forward with the San Gabriel Valley Bus Corridor Transit Improvement Project, Jump Start Segment 5.
By News Desk
The effort aims to enhance public transportation, safety, and mobility along Valley Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue in the unincorporated community of Avocado Heights, the City of Industry, and the City of El Monte.
Under the agreement, the County will contribute up to $4.5 million for its jurisdictional share of the project. Planned upgrades include roadway reconfiguration, dedicated bus lanes, new bus shelters, traffic signal prioritization, updated pavement markings, pedestrian improvements, and other bus rapid transit features. SGVCOG will lead the design, construction, and overall management of the project.
“This project represents a major step forward in improving mobility and safety for our residents,” said Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “By investing in bus rapid transit and dedicated lanes, we are making it easier for people to get where they need to go efficiently while supporting cleaner, more sustainable transportation options in the San Gabriel Valley. Accelerating this work also ensures that our region is ready to meet the Transit First goals for the LA28 Olympics, giving residents and visitors alike reliable, high-capacity bus service that reduces congestion and connects communities.”
Jump Start Segment 5 is part of SGVCOG’s broader initiative to modernize transit infrastructure throughout the region. The County’s funding will also cover internal costs such as plan reviews, permit fees, and inspection services.
SGVCOG President Ed Reece praised the Supervisors’ decision. “We applaud the Board of Supervisors’ approval of $4.5 million in County funding for the San Gabriel Valley Bus Corridor Transit Improvement Project. This project represents a major step forward in improving mobility, safety, and transit access for communities across the San Gabriel Valley. We thank Chair Pro Tem Solis for her leadership and partnership in making these critical improvements possible.”
Project planners emphasized the environmentally responsible design, noting that the improvements will not add highway capacity or displace affordable housing. Construction is expected to begin once final design and permitting are completed. After completion, all improvements within County right of way will be transferred to Los Angeles County for long-term operation and maintenance.
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