Engineering and Construction

Why is there a recycling ordinance? Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste represents a significant part of the solid waste stream, with current estimates at 20-30 percent of the total tonnage. Much of this material can be reused or recycled, conserving natural resources and saving valuable landfill space.

Current, upcoming, and completed projects

In the City of Pasadena, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget process is managed by the Department of Public Works. This budget consists of projects aimed at improving the city’s public infrastructure such as streets, transportation issues, street lights, traffic signals, parks, public buildings, sewer and storm drains, the Rose Bowl, the Pasadena Center, technology and water and power projects.

The Engineering Division provides the engineering and contract administration for street and bridge improvements, sanitary sewer and storm drain projects, street light and traffic signal systems, and park and landscape projects for the City. It administers the utility underground program for the City.

The Compliance Plan is successor to the 2010-2015 ADA Transition Plan (Transition Plan). The purpose of the 2017-2021 Accessibility Compliance Plan (Compliance Plan) is to guide the City in continuing to make services and programs in City facilities accessible to people with disabilities.

In June 2017, the City installed 10-foot-high fencing around the benched alcoves of the bridge, as a temporary measure to help dissuade illegal actions by people intent on harming themselves. The City is now seeking a responsibly designed permanent feature.