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Residents press Pico Rivera to fix flooded Mines Avenue bike lane; city agrees to investigate
Summary
Multiple residents told the City Council that the recently constructed Mines Avenue bike lane fills with standing water after light rain, blocking deliveries and creating safety concerns; city staff said they will investigate.
Residents from the Mines Avenue corridor urged the Pico Rivera City Council on Feb. 11 to address recurring flooding in a new bike lane that, they said, traps several inches of water even after brief rain.
Steven Diaz and other neighbors told the council the bike lane floods to about two inches deep and can take 30–40 minutes to dissipate after a light rain. Diaz said delivery drivers have told him they will not complete deliveries when the lane is flooded. “I personally don't have faith that the bioswales and asphalt are working according to plan,” Diaz told the council.
Fernando Moreno, who spoke with translation assistance, said a family member had to park several houses away to avoid deep water when picking up an older relative. Speakers said they have collected a petition from residents on the south side of Mines Avenue from Coolhurst Drive to Manzanar asking the city to resolve the flooding.
Mayor Garcia and the council asked staff to look into the matter. City Manager Carmona (referred to in the record as "the city manager") told the audience, “We are looking into it,” and staff later confirmed they will follow up with residents and examine possible solutions.
The speakers called for specific fixes and more proactive communication. They said the flooding has persisted since construction and voiced frustration that prior requests and emails had not received timely responses. One resident noted the problem occurs even after short, sporadic rainfall and pressed the council for a plan.
The council did not adopt a formal motion addressing Mines Avenue at this meeting; staff acknowledged the complaints and committed to investigation and follow-up with the neighborhood.
The Council asked the city manager and relevant departments to report back; no timeline for a formal staff report was announced in the oral record.
