RoseWood Complete Corridor Project
Firm: Kimley-Horn
Client: City of Pico Rivera
Year: On-going
The RoseWood Complete Corridor Project (Rosemead/Lakewood Boulevard Corridor) is a regional multimodal transportation initiative intended to transform Rosemead Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard into an integrated corridor connecting Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley, with the broader corridor extending toward East Pasadena. The project envisions a high-quality Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that would improve regional connectivity, transit accessibility, and service reliability through transit-priority infrastructure, including dedicated bus lanes where feasible.
Beyond the implementation of BRT service, the project takes a Complete Streets approach by enhancing the surrounding public realm and creating more accessible, multimodal transportation environments. Proposed improvements include enhanced transit stations and mobility hubs equipped with pedestrian amenities such as shaded waiting areas, seating, waste receptacles, bicycle parking, and potential bike-share facilities. These improvements are intended to create more comfortable and convenient transit experiences while encouraging alternatives to private automobile use.
The corridor also envisions expanding and connecting bicycle infrastructure, including protected bicycle lanes where feasible, to the existing regional active transportation network. These connections would strengthen first- and last-mile accessibility by allowing residents to safely walk or bike between their homes, employment centers, community destinations, and transit stations.
In addition to its transportation objectives, the RoseWood Corridor Vision Plan identifies opportunities to support transit-oriented development (TOD) and economic revitalization along the corridor. By coordinating transportation investments with land-use planning, zoning, and development strategies, the initiative seeks to encourage more compact, higher-density, mixed-use development in appropriate locations near future transit stations. This integrated approach would create opportunities for additional housing, neighborhood-serving businesses, and employment uses while providing residents with improved access to regional transportation options. Ultimately, the project aims to establish a more connected, accessible, and sustainable corridor where transportation investments and land-use planning work together to support long-term community growth.
