Solis Applauds Major Greenway Plan to Expand Access, Mobility in the San Gabriel Valley

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a board letter certifying the Final San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network (SGVGN) Strategic Implementation Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report, marking a major milestone in an effort to transform roughly 130 miles of Flood Control District right-of-way into a connected, regional greenway system.

The SGVGN Plan is designed to expand access to transit, schools, jobs and key community destinations. It aims to improve mobility, increase recreational opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance stormwater capture and water management, with equity and environmental justice central to its funding and implementation strategy.

“This plan is a transformational opportunity for the San Gabriel Valley,” said Board of Supervisors Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “By creating safer, greener, and more accessible corridors for walking, biking, and recreation, we are investing in the health, mobility, and environmental resilience of our communities—especially those that have historically lacked access to open space.”

Developed in collaboration with 30 San Gabriel Valley cities, the plan is intended to accelerate project delivery by establishing consistent greenway design standards and promoting cooperative agreements. It balances creation of safe, accessible open space with the County’s flood management responsibilities, while unlocking new funding opportunities for improvements along channel corridors.

For six years, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works worked with residents, community groups and local organizations to shape the plan. Through eight public workshops, 18 pop-up events, 71 community activities and thousands of online interactions, community members shared their ideas, concerns, and priorities, directly informing the final vision and design strategies.

“With the release of the Final Plan and PEIR, Los Angeles County is ready to accelerate greenway projects that improve mobility, expand open space, and strengthen climate resilience. This work was shaped by thousands of community voices and reflects the County’s commitment to providing residents with state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure that is safe, resilient, sustainable, and equitable. By connecting communities through our flood control right-of-way, the plan lays a strong foundation for the next generation of infrastructure investments in the San Gabriel Valley,” said Mark Pestrella, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

The PEIR evaluates the potential environmental effects of the SGVGN Plan and identifies strategies to avoid or reduce impacts. Together, the plan and PEIR provide a roadmap for cities, agencies, and partners to advance greenway projects from concept to construction.

Public input played a significant role in shaping both documents. A public review period in early 2025 engaged more than 1,300 residents at community events and reached tens of thousands more through social media and newsletters. The Draft Plan and Draft PEIR received more than 150 comments, which guided revisions to the final versions.