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Council approves 60% design for Merced Avenue Greenway Phase 2; staff to pursue remaining grants
Summary
Council received a presentation on the Merced Avenue Greenway Phase 2 North design, approved the 60% plans and directed staff to continue grant-seeking and design work to close a $3'$4 million funding gap.
The City Council on May 6 received a multi-agency presentation on the Merced Avenue Greenway Phase 2 North design and approved advancing the project through the 60% design milestone, with direction for staff to pursue additional grants to close an identified funding shortfall.
The project team, led by the Council for Watershed Health with partners ACT (ACT for San Gabriel Valley), Climate Resolve and consultant Tetra Tech, reviewed community engagement, design elements and benefits. The greenway blends stormwater capture, pedestrian and bicyclist improvements (a sidewalk-level separated bike lane), tree planting and streetscape treatments intended to improve safety, shade and water infiltration.
Key design and funding points: The team…
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