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5. Implementation Programs
The Implementation Programs section provides a guide to actions that carry out adopted Mobility
Element policies and plans. It also provides program implementation information that enables oversight
by City elected officials, Commissions, staff, and the public. The purpose of the Implementation
Programs section is to ensure that the overall direction provided in the Mobility Element for
transportation management is translated from general terms to specific actions.
Each implementation program is a procedure or technique. Action may either occur on a citywide basis
or in specific areas within the City. The City Council recognizes the importance of long-range planning
considerations in day-to-day decision making and budgeting. Implementation of the specific programs is
subject to funding constraints.
Status reports on the Implementation Programs will be provided to the City Council on a regular basis as
part of reports on the Capital Improvement Program and in response to funding and implementation
opportunities as they arise.
The Implementation Section includes a description of the responsible agency and/or department for
each program, sources of funding, and time frame. Additional information on implementation programs
is provided in Appendix D of this document.
5.1 Implementation Opportunities: Programs and Strategies
The City seeks funding to implement transportation policies through a number of ongoing programs.
These programs, which are developed with the oversight of the City Council and responsible
Commissions, are addressed in the following sections:
Interagency Opportunities for Program Implementation
Pasadena recognizes the importance of partnering with other agencies and local jurisdictions on plans,
legislative initiatives, capital grant funding opportunities, and studies to improve and enhance
coordinated regional and local transportation services. Most funding opportunities to implement City
policies and programs occur at the federal, state and regional level through competitive grant processes.
Following is a summary of significant programs funded through such efforts.
The MTA Call for Projects
The City competes for regional funding to implement transportation projects through the “Call for
Projects” competitive grant process managed by the MTA on a two-year cycle. In recent years, the City
has been successful in securing funds to implement bicycle programs and facilities, pedestrian
enhancements, traffic management improvements, and restoration of pedestrian, bicycle, hiking and
equestrian facilities. Detailed cost and scheduling information is reported annually in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program.
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Civic Center/Mid-Town area was awarded funding by the MTA to enhance the pedestrian environment
and other transportation components. Detailed design for the project is underway.
I-210 Integrated Management Plan
The City of Pasadena and Caltrans are currently cooperating on the development of the I-210 Connected
Corridors project to address congestion relief due to incidents on either freeway or city arterial streets.
The goal of the future phases of the project is to also address recurring traffic congestion on freeway
and adjacent arterial streets.
5.2 Federal and State Grants
Periodically, opportunities arise to secure federal and state funding for needed transportation
improvements of regional significance. In the past, federal legislation provided funding for
transportation improvements that will mitigate, on an interim basis, the traffic impact of the 710
Freeway gap on City streets.
5.3 City of Pasadena Capital Improvement Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a funding program for capital projects approved annually by
the City Council. This program, which is prepared annually by the Department of Public Works, builds
upon programs that are consistent with, and implements, the City’s General Plan. Community requests
for projects are also considered in developing a recommended program. Staff’s recommendations are
reviewed by the various commissions with oversight responsibility for the projects. After that review,
the program is submitted to the Planning Commission for a finding of consistency with the City’s
adopted plans. Thereafter, the document is submitted to the City Council for approval.
In developing the CIP budget, the first priority is to focus on safety issues within the City’s infrastructure.
Safe streets and roadways are addressed in this document.
5.4 Other implementation Program and Strategies
The City aggressively pursues implementation of transportation programs through a wide range of
programs, grant opportunities, partnership initiatives, etc. Programs and strategic initiatives are
undertaken to secure funding and/or achieve program enhancements that implement the policies
outlined in this Mobility Element.
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6.
OTHER CIRCULATION FACILITIES
6.1 Airport
The City of Pasadena is served by the nearby Burbank-Bob Hope Airport.
The airport, which was built in
1930, is served by most of the major commercial passenger carriers. During 2013, approximately 3.8
million passengers arrived or departed at the airport.
Although the airport is in operation 24 hours a day, there is a voluntary curfew on all commercial
passenger flights between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day. Most of the commercial
carriers that operate out of the airport generally comply with this restriction.
Previous plans of providing expanded and updated facilities at a new site located farther from the
runways are currently on hold due to numerous issues raised by the community. A Part 161 Study, as
required by the FAA, is currently underway to make the voluntary curfew mandatory. Phase I of the Part
161 Study was completed in the early summer of 2002, and the Phase II of the study is expected to be
completed in two years.
However, as part of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), plans for expanding the current
Terminal A wing by adding approximately 40,000 square feet to implement new security measures at
the airport have recently been approved. The TSA Security Improvement Project at the Airport consists
of providing additional space for ticket lobby and baggage screening/handling, relocating and enlarging
security checkpoints, creating space for screening in holdrooms and relocating holdroom space into the
hallway, installing complete fire/life safety systems, relocating and widening the existing hallway,
creating additional space for TSA personnel, creating additional space for the relocation of airline
personnel, providing blast-resistant walls, relocating restrooms, relocating concessions, and creating
new space to accommodate additional airport police.
Pasadena is also served by Los Angeles International Airport, 30 miles to the southwest, and Ontario
International Airport, approximately 25 miles east of the City. With these facilities,
Pasadena enjoys
convenient and abundant air transport service.
6.2 Sewer
Although an older system than most due to the City’s age, Pasadena’s sewer system is in general good
condition. Ongoing reviews of the sewer system are conducted. Problems disclosed by maintenance
reviews or complaints are systematically corrected. Waste water considerations of new development
are addressed based on site-specific information. However, as City policy is to require that localized
system impacts caused by major developments be corrected at the sole expense of said development.
No significant impact on the current system is expected. A new Master Sewer Plan (MSP) Update will be
prepared.
6.3 Waste Water Treatment
Pasadena, along with Alhambra,
San Marino, and South Pasadena, is part of County Sanitation District
No. 16 and, thereby, part of the waste water collection, treatment, and disposal system operated by the
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The Sanitation Districts, in conformance with Federal
and State standards, must plan and construct waste water treatment facilities which are consistent with
regional land use and population goals and forecasts. The Sanitation Districts' facilities are currently
planned and constructed in conformance with the 1989 Growth Management Plan adopted by the