South Pasadena Public Works Infrastructure Commission 03 11 2026

The South Pasadena Public Works Infrastructure Commission held a meeting on March 11, 2026, focusing primarily on traffic safety and infrastructure projects. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the Orange Grove Avenue traffic study, which included two main conceptual mitigation options to address safety concerns following multiple fatal crashes. The commission considered near-term measures such as lane reassignments, left-turn pocket extensions, and potential street closures at Oliver and Prospect to improve traffic flow and safety. They agreed to proceed with short-term recommendations while further evaluating the feasibility and community impact of closing both streets. Coordination with the City of Pasadena was emphasized, particularly regarding lane reductions and cost-sharing for traffic signal modifications. The commission also formed an ad hoc committee to develop a citywide traffic safety plan and tabled the capital improvement projects update to the next meeting for further refinement. Public outreach efforts for other projects like Fremont and Huntington improvements were noted, with plans for continued community engagement.