CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
November 3, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Anita D. Scott, City Manager
Submitted By: Meg McWade, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF “BIKE PATH – SAN JOSE CREEK” MULTI-MODAL PROJECT CONCEPT RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the “Bike Path – San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 project concept.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Pomona (City) is currently finalizing the design of the “Bike Path – San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 (Project). The attached slide deck (Attachment No. 1) depicts the concept and amenities of the new 3.5-mile bike trail along the San Jose Creek Bikeway.
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PREVIOUS RELATED ACTION:
On May 17, 2021, City Council approved an agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority to accept Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) grant funds in the amount of $1,428,876 to fund the design of the 3.5-mile bike path.
On July 18, 2022, City Council approved an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. in the amount of $1,336,370 for the design of the Project and appropriated $250,000 of Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W) funds to the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Fiscal Impact with the approval of the project concept.
DISCUSSION:
The “Bike Path – San Jose Creek,” Project No. 428-2590-XXXXX-58072 is a project that has been in development since FY 2022. The City initially received a $1.5 million Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Grant to fund design, and design is near completion. Since then, the City has been awarded an additional $11.6 million in ATP Cycle 6 funding for construction which will be subject to a future agreement provided to City Council for consideration in the future.
The multi-modal project will result in a 3.5-mile bike and pedestrian greenway trail with up to sixteen (16) access points, wayfinding and safety signage, planted areas with water storage capacity, and near key community destinations such as schools and parks. The bike path begins at Temple Avenue near Cal Poly Pomona and ends at Murchison Avenue, near the I-10 freeway. Overall, residents and non-residents can enjoy this bikeway as it also provides an active transportation option to travel around Pomona utilizing the existing bike routes along Ridgeway Street, to the protected bike lanes along Valley Boulevard, along Humane Way, Ninth Street, and the future pedestrian and bike bridge over the SR-71, or along Humane Way to Orange Grove Boulevard.
The City’s Active Transportation Plan, adopted in November 2012, has been instrumental in enhancing bike and pedestrian connectivity options for many active cyclists in the community. This San Jose Creek Bikeway Project is one of many initiatives that continue to promote safe and scenic access to Pomona’s neighborhoods, shops, and schools, making it easier and more enjoyable for everyone to get around. The design concept presented for City Council approval in Attachment 1 was developed using community input. The next steps will be the formalization of an access agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control anticipated by Spring 2026. The construction bidding and award process are anticipated to be completed by Summer 2026 with construction commencing thereafter. Barring any unforeseen delays or major project issues, the project will be completed in approximately one year from start of construction.
Prepared By:
Shandy Dittman
Public Works Fiscal and Project Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Project Concept Slide Deck
Approve “Bike Path – San Jose Creek” Design Concept