Current Projects
Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY2026
On April 13, 2026, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Storm Drain System Repair and Improvements Fiscal Year 2026 Project. The construction is scheduled to commence in July 2026 through October 2026.
Annual Storm Drain System Repair and Improvements Fiscal Year 2026 Project
On April 13, 2026, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Storm Drain System Repair and Improvements Fiscal Year 2026 Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on June 29, 2026 through October 2026.
ITS Projects and Traffic Flow Improvements – Within Affected SR-710 Corridors
On January 12, 2026, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Projects and Traffic Flow Improvements – Within Affected State Route (SR)-710 Corridors. The construction is scheduled to commence June 29, 2026 through December 2026.
Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (Measure M)
On December 16, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements (Measure M) project at Marengo Avenue and Wallis Street and at Hill Avenue and Hudson Street. Construction is planned to start in June 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in no later than 100 working days.
Annual Sewer System Improvements and Capacity Upgrades
On November 24, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Sewer System Improvements and Capacity Upgrades FY2026 – Clean and CCTV Only Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on May 11, 2026 through December 2026.
FY 2026 Annual Sewer Relining and Point Repairs
The construction of the Annual Sewer Relining and Point Repairs FY 2026 Project is scheduled to commence on November 17, 2025 with the anticipated completion of July 2026. This project provides for the systematic condition assessment repair, rehabilitation, and/or replacement of the City's sewer collection system, and upgrades to existing pipes that are structurally or hydraulically deficient by relining to increase capacity and sustain pipe integrity.
Transit Signal Priority Project
On April 21, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of transit signal priority system improvements along four corridors including the fiber optic communications. The construction is scheduled to commence January 2026 through May 2026.
Allen Avenue Pedestrian Enhancements
On June 12, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of pedestrian improvements along Allen Avenue between Walnut Street and Corson Street. The construction is scheduled to commence January 2026 through June 2026.
Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY2025
On December 16, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY 2024 Project. The construction is scheduled to commence April 2025 through August 2025.
Hydrogen Fuel Station
The City plans to install a fueling station by Fall 2027, to support up to 45 fuel cell electric vehicles by 2036.
Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY 2024
On June 17, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY 2024 Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on August 26, 2024 through February 2025.
One Arroyo Trail Project
The One Arroyo Trail project is a joint project between the City of Pasadena and One Arroyo Foundation. Identified as the initial phase of the Arroyo Seco Trail Project, the project involves various trail improvements along two critical linkages, referred to as the Upper Arroyo Trail Loop and Lower Arroyo Trail Loop located within the Arroyo Seco.
North Hill Complete Street Project
On March 13, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the North Hill Complete Streets Project to FS Contractors, Inc., and the construction is scheduled to commence on August 7th thru mid October 2023.
Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project
The Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project is a joint project between the Cities of Pasadena and South Pasadena, with Pasadena being the lead agency. The project consists of two locations along the Arroyo Seco Channel that will address water quality issues and assist in complying with a state-mandated requirement to reduce the bacteria levels from tributaries that flow into the Los Angeles River.
Sierra Madre Median Enhancements and Master Plan
The Sierra Madre Boulevard Green Street Stormwater Capture Project is located on Sierra Madre Boulevard between Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Michillinda Avenue and is within the Rio Hondo watershed. This “green street” project is a local and regional stormwater capture and infiltration facility proposed within the median of Sierra Madre Boulevard. The project has the potential to provide significant water quality benefits for Pasadena as well as assist in complying with a state-mandated requirement to improve water quality throughout the watershed.
Washington Park Stormwater Capture Project
Washington Park is located at the southeast corner of Washington Boulevard and El Molina Avenue and features a playground, picnic areas, trails, outdoor fitness stations and sports areas, including basketball, softball, handball and tennis courts. Washington Park is located within the Rio Hondo watershed and has the potential to provide significant water quality benefits for Pasadena due to the substantial drainage area size of 527 acres, the location of an adjacent storm drain and available development space.
Brookside Park Stormwater Capture Project
Brookside Park is owned and operated by the City of Pasadena. The park is located just south of the Rose Bowl on North Arroyo Boulevard immediately adjacent to the Arroyo Seco channel, within the upper Los Angeles River watershed. This project has the potential to provide significant water quality and water supply benefits due to the capture and treatment of 1,166 acres of stormwater and dry weather runoff utilizing best management practices (BMPs).
Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project
The Eaton Wash Stormwater project has the potential to provide significant water quality benefits due to the upstream drainage area size of 10,255 acres, proximity to the adjacent storm drain, and the available undeveloped City-owned parcel.
Colorado Street Bridge - Barrier Enhancements Project
Due to the recent increase of suicides and suicide attempts on the Colorado Street Bridge, the redesign and reconstruction of vertical barriers on the bridge are necessary as a method to deter future attempts while preserving the structure's national historic status and architectural significance. Additional mitigation measures may be added to the scope during the design phase of the project. This project provides for the environmental, design, and construction phases.
Brenner Park Playground
The Brenner Park Playground Improvement Project provides for the planning and design of new playground play structures, and the installation of a new rubberized play surface for increased safety and ADA compliance.
Pasadena Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility
This Pasadena Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility Project provides for the construction of a Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (TOMF) at 2180 East Foothill Blvd. and 2211 East Walnut St.
Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project
The City is pursuing a Feasibility Study to determine an appropriate capture and treatment system for the park that would help clean stormwater and add to the local water supply. In addition to conceptual underground work, new park features—shaped by community input—will be developed into a project concept to improve site amenities for the local community.
Upcoming Projects
Washington Park Playground Shade Structure
The Citywide Parks Playground Shade Structure Installations – Phase I CIP project provides for the design and construction of a playground shade structure installation at Washington Park.
McDonald and Victory Park Shade Structures
The Citywide Parks Playground Shade Structure Installations - Phase I CIP project provides for the design and construction of a playground shade structure installation at Victory Park and McDonald Park.
Completed Projects
Fair Oaks Ave & Madison Ave Pavement Restoration Project
The Department of Public Works is initiating the resurfacing of Fair Oaks Avenue, extending from Washington Boulevard to just north of Montana Street, along the City/County jurisdictional boundary, and Madison Ave, from Orange Grove Blvd to Villa St.
Glenullen Curb Extensions
On June 17, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded Glenullen Curb Extension Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on August 19, 2024 through September 2024.
Arterial Speed Management FY 2021-2025
This project provides for the installation of electronic speed feedback signs or full electronic changeable message boards that will promote compliance with posted speed limits. Additional speed management measures, such as raised medians, will also be identified and implemented as needed.
FY24-25 Sewer Relining and Point Repair Project
On June 17, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded the FY24-25 Sewer Relining and Point Repair Project. The construction is scheduled to commence on September 30, 2024 through June 2025.
Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements HSIPSL-5064(097) at Various Locations
On December 11, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements HSIPSL-5064(097) at Various Locations Project to Select Electric, Inc, and is scheduled to be working between June 2024 and November 2024.
Lake Avenue Pedestrian Access Improvements
On May 15, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the Lake Avenue Pedestrian Access Improvements Project to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., and is scheduled to be working between September 2023 and May 2024.
Adaptive Traffic Control - Phase II
The City of Pasadena and its contractor, Select Electric, Inc. will be replacing traffic signal cabinets, cabinet foundations, and installing new video detection cameras along California Boulevard from St. John Avenue to Lake Avenue; Del Mar Boulevard from St. John Avenue to Oak Knoll Avenue; Lake Avenue from San Pasqual Street to Orange Grove Boulevard; and Foothill Boulevard from Sierra Madre Boulevard to Michillinda Avenue.
Substantial drainage area size of 527 acres, the location of an adjacent storm drain and available development space.
Linda Vista Avenue High Voltage Series Circuit Street Light Conversion
On December 4, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the Linda Vista Avenue High Voltage Series Circuit Street Light Conversion Project to California Professional Engineering, Inc., and is scheduled to be working between January 23, 2024 and July 10, 2024.
South Arroyo Boulevard Street Light Conversion
The project consists of the repair, replacement and modification of existing street light Series Circuit S-263 on Arroyo Boulevard from South City Limit to Westminster Drive and others including portions of Columbia Street, Grand Avenue, Madeline Drive, La Loma Road, California Terrace and Arbor Street in the City of Pasadena.
Playhouse District Park and Parking Lot
This project provides for the implementation of a 0.6-acre park at the northeast corner of Union Street and Oak Knoll Avenue to address a park "gap" area in the Central District.
La Pintoresca Park Renovation
Lower Arroyo Seco Habitat Restoration Project
2020 Sewer Relining & Point Repairs
The rehabilitation of 21,000 lineal feet of sewer mains varying in size from 6 to 15 inches using a process of cured-in-place pipe relining. The project also includes approximately 100 feet of repairs to broken and cracked sewer main segments or segments with severe joint offsets.
Resurfacing of Orange Grove Blvd (Lincoln Ave to East City Limit)
On 05/18/20, the City of Pasadena will award the Resurfacing of Orange Grove Blvd., from Lincoln Ave to Sierra Madre Villa Ave. The Contractor is expected to begin construction the end of May 2020 and anticipate construction Completion in February 2021.
Devil’s Gate Sediment Removal Project
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) has proposed a project to remove sediment that has collected behind the Devil’s Gate Dam.
Alpine St. Resurfacing Project
This project consists of the resurfacing of Alpine Street between Marengo Avenue and Oak Knoll Avenue. This resurfacing is the final construction phase of the Utility Underground project along Alpine St. Work includes re-installation of the raised islands that existed at the El Molino Avenue intersection. This project is scheduled to start May 6, 2019 with anticipated completion of May 24, 2019.
Metro Gold Line At-Grade Crossing Mobility Enhancements
This project will enhance the existing signal system operations of Pasadena’s Light Rail Transit – Advanced Traffic Control System by providing improved communication between the railroad grade crossing signal equipment and the traffic signal equipment.
Preventive Maintenance of Streets – 2019 Project
On July 23, 2018, the City of Pasadena will award the Preventive Maintenance of Streets – 2019 Project to Hardy & Harper, Inc. Hardy & Harper is scheduled to be working between October 2018 and January 2019.
La Loma Bridge Project
The La Loma Bridge, constructed in 1914 underwent a seismic retrofit and rehabilitation. The construction began in Summer 2015 and the bridge reopened on Saturday June 24th.
Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation
In 2002, after extensive community input and City Commission review, the City Council adopted the Robinson Park Master Plan to renovate Robinson Park, which involved an expansion and improvement of the existing park and will include a substantial rehabilitation of the existing recreation center.
Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections - Colorado Boulevard at Fair Oaks Avenue and Lake Avenue at Mountain Street
On 05/18/20, the City of Pasadena will award Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections, on Colorado Boulevard at Fair Oaks & Avenue and Lake Avenue at Mountain Street. The Contractor is expected to begin construction in July 2020 and anticipate construction Completion in October 2020.
Union Street Two-Way Protected Bikeway (Cycle Track)
On March 14, 2022, the City of Pasadena awarded the Union Street Two-Way Protected Bikeway (Cycle Track) to California Professional Engineering, Inc., and is scheduled to be working between June 2022 and April 2023.
Avenue 64 Streets Project
On August 28, 2023, the City of Pasadena awarded the Avenue 64 Complete Streets Project to Axiom Group, and the construction is scheduled to commence on January 8th, 2024 through June 2024.
Cordova Street Complete Streets Project
On August 8, 2022, the City of Pasadena awarded the Cordova Street Complete Streets Project to California Professional Engineering, Inc., and the construction is scheduled to commence on March 13 thru early December 2023.
California Boulevard Access and Safety Enhancement Project
The construction of the California Boulevard Access & Safety Enhancement project, located on California Boulevard between Drexel Place and Orange Grove Boulevard is scheduled to begin on July 15. The construction is anticipated to be completed by end of the year. The name of the General Contractor is Hardy and Harper, Inc.
Installation of New Traffic Signal at Del Mar Boulevard and Michigan Avenue
On October 21, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of New Traffic Signal at Del Mar Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. The construction is scheduled to commence June 2025 through November 2025.
Installation of New Traffic Signal at Orange Grove Boulevard and Craig Avenue
On August 26, 2024, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of a Traffic Signal at Orange Grove Boulevard and Craig Avenue Project. The construction is scheduled to commence June 2025 through August 2025.
Installation of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) at Washington Boulevard and Hudson Avenue
On June 12, 2025, the City of Pasadena awarded the Installation of pedestrian improvements along Allen Avenue between Walnut Street and Corson Street. The construction is scheduled to commence September 2025 through February 2026.