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Pico Rivera residents report flooding on Mines Avenue bike lane; council hears requests for plan
Summary
Multiple residents told the City Council that water collects in the new Mines Avenue bike lane after rain, and asked staff for a response plan; councilmembers and staff said they are tracking complaints and will evaluate engineering fixes.
Several Pico Rivera residents urged the City Council on Jan. 28 to address water pooling in the newly constructed Mines Avenue bike lane, saying light rain already left standing water that blocks access to driveways and sidewalks.
The concern arose during the public-comment portion of the meeting when resident Victor Lopez said water “collects in front of our house” after a recent rain and that the standing water can prevent safe crossing with children. Stephen Diaz, speaking for a neighbor, said the lane flooded after a light rain and pressed the council for an advance plan, not just a “wait and see” approach.
The comments prompted council members and staff to note they have…
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