One Arroyo Trail Demonstration Projects News Brief
The One Arroyo Foundation Trails Project made great strides in 2021. Early last year, One Arroyo posted maps of the two demonstration projects—one located just south of Devil’s Gate Dam and the other beneath the Colorado Street Bridge—which locates and describes proposed trail improvements and invites public comment. The projects can be viewed on the One Arroyo website.
The design work was completed in the summer, and One Arroyo presented the project to the City for review. The environmental review process has begun, and City approval for the projects is anticipated this Spring, following final staff review and public outreach. One Arroyo intends to proceed with construction following the City approval process.
Preserving the natural environment is a chief concern of the design team, with improvements that reflect naturalness and a sense of quality. They will be consistent with the character of the area and the City’s previous planning efforts, including the master plans adopted for the Arroyo in the early 2000s. The final design will meet city codes, current planning guidelines, and county trail standards.
The Parker Mayberry bridge, a historic structure that crosses the Arroyo from east to west beneath the Colorado Street bridge, has been added to the trail project. These design changes were completed in December 2021 and have been added to the website for public viewing.
The preliminary construction budget for the trail demonstration projects is in the range of $2.5 million. One Arroyo is working directly with the City of Pasadena to refine the project in the upcoming capital improvement budget. The City has set aside some funds and, with support from Senator Anthony Portantino, One Arroyo has recently received funding for $1 million from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy under state Prop 68.
One Arroyo has other grant requests pendingfor construction funding and requests for donations from private donors who support the preservation of the Arroyo Seco.
