710 Mobility Improvement Projects & Stub Conversion

Argued that Measure R funds should benefit Alhambra residents directly, highlighted loss of purchasing power due to inflation, criticized delays and management, and suggested a standalone traffic study and alternative spending.

Expressed concern regarding potential property acquisition and eminent domain affecting her home on West Ramona Road.

Transportation Commissioner speaking on his own behalf, warning that inflation will exhaust project funds by 2034 and urging a faster timeline focused on moving traffic.

Expressed concerns regarding the Alhambra Police Department and a recently filed claim for damages.

Advocated extending the 710 to Mission Road to alleviate bottlenecks, noting regional transit authority restrictions.

Stated that I-10 on-ramp congestion is a state issue, not Alhambra's to solve with its funds, and urged prioritizing the stub, bike/ped plan, and signal synchronization.

Favored shutting down the stub and argued Alhambra should not pay for state highway traffic issues.

Criticized confusing technical jargon and incomplete reports that failed to address southbound cut-through traffic.

Expressed desire for the city to move forward with implementing the Bike/Ped Plan.

Representing Alhambra Urbanists, advocated redesigning the stub as a mixed-use neighborhood using Main Street CBD as a template and funding the bike plan.

Advocated for more bike-friendly infrastructure and active transportation connections across the corridor.

Suggested focusing on Alhambra's resident priorities and helping the Fifth District.

Representing Fremont Elementary School PTA, discussed family concerns regarding traffic and the need for greater community engagement.

Spoke in support of public speakers and urged review of traffic issues connecting to the I-10 freeway.

Discussed community engagement, questioned project costs and timelines, and urged pausing the vote.

Representing property and business owners at 2401 W. Hellman Ave., requested written confirmation of exact property impacts before alternatives are narrowed.

Updated residents on the Monterey Park proposed AI data center opposition and upcoming ballot measures.

Requested a dedicated public town hall meeting to discuss the 710 freeway stub project and Measure R funding transparency.

Discussed historical due process, expressed fear of ICE actions impacting workers, and requested a town hall on the 710 project.

Criticized the 710 project presentation and staff report as cover-up mode, warning of severe funding shortfalls, unrealistic cost estimates, and long delays.

Expressed skepticism about traffic improvements and long project timelines extending to 2034.

Expressed shock at the lack of transparency and planning awareness regarding 710 project delays and declining purchasing power.

Criticized Kimley-Horn's consultant presentation and questioned the utility of proposed bike paths and freeway ramp expenditures.

Suggested transforming the 710 stub bike path into a vibrant linear park rather than a bike path to nowhere.

A civil engineer and resident questioned the necessity and cost of the braided ramp and urged prioritizing local Alhambra street improvements.

Requested town hall meetings in every district and criticized consultants for lack of clear traffic predictions.

Stated the traffic data presented conflicted with Metro studies and demanded plain-language explanations of cut-through traffic solutions.