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THE EMERALD NECKLACE / Phase 1 Projects 03/14/2013
The following are part of the Whittier Narrows Connectivity Projects, which seek to connect the
Emerald Necklace to the recreation facilities in the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
• Class I Bicycle Path from the Rio Hondo to Legg Lake: Construct a new multi-use trail
through the Southern California Edison Easement and a signalized crossing at Rosemead
Blvd. to link the Rio Hondo Bike Path directly to Legg Lake.
• Class I Bicycle Path from El Bosque Del Rio Hondo to Lincoln Avenue on San Gabriel
Blvd.: Construct a Class I Bike Path on San Gabriel Blvd. to connect the north and south
sections of the Rio Hondo Bike Path.
• Pellissier Village Multi-Use Trail from State Highway 60 to Horseman’s Park: Improve
the multi-use trail on the eastside of the San Gabriel River with a stormwater BMP
component at Pellissier Village for hikers and bicyclists. Improve access ramps to the
Peck Road Bridge.
• Pellissier Multi-Use Bridge at Horseman’s Park: Construct a new multi-use bridge over
the San Gabriel River in the Pellissier Village area that connects the existing equestrian
facilities to Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and provides a safe river crossing for all
trail users.
The following projects have been identified for future consideration.
• Provide a bicycle route on Durfee Ave. that will connect to the southern Legg Lake
parking lot, The San Gabriel River Discovery Center, and South El Monte High School.
Fig. 11. Durfee Ave. looking north to the east side of Legg Lake and the proposed
crosswalk connection to the Lario Creek trail.
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