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Council approves LED 'La Verne' letters for A Line pedestrian bridge, cites maintenance and funding questions
Summary
Council approved LED‑lit letters reading 'La Verne' on both sides of the pedestrian bridge serving the new A Line station, asking staff to finalize placement, color (white) and maintenance plans; the larger bridge project is grant‑funded and estimated at roughly $26 million.
The La Verne City Council voted 5‑0 on July 7 to install illuminated letters reading “La Verne” on both sides of the new A Line pedestrian bridge, directing staff to center the lettering, use white LEDs and return with final design and maintenance arrangements.
City engineer Cody Howling reviewed two options for gateway signage: an internally illuminated channelized letter system and lower‑profile cast‑in‑place letters. The council favored the higher‑visibility channelized LED letters after public comment and council discussion about civic pride and visibility. Council member Crosby supported larger, prominently lit letters, saying the signage "brings pride" and should read simply, "La Verne."
Staff warned the council about ongoing maintenance needs and coordination with railroad owners for any work near the tracks. The bridge construction estimate presented at the meeting was about $26 million, largely supported by state and federal grants and San Gabriel Valley COG funding; staff said roughly $101,000 was cited in the packet for the more prominent signage option, subject to final design and grant flexibility.
Council asked staff to return with a refined budget for ongoing maintenance and any railroad‑coordination costs before construction procurement and to confirm grant eligibility for the chosen signage option.
