Garvey Ave Improvements Project

CIP 96052 Garvey Ave Improvements Project

Garvey Avenue is a vital east-west corridor that provides the connectivity to Monterey Park’s downtown area and community facilities (City Hall, Barnes Park, US Post Office) to the heart of the City’s residential areas. With the culture and heritage established in the downtown area, Garvey Avenue is also a major destination for many of the greater Los Angeles area for its markets, restaurants, and local businesses. It is classified as a minor arterial (four lanes) with on-street parking, and connects the City’s Spirit Bus Routes 3 and 4 to LA Metro bus routes.

Announcements

Mark Thomas, the Project Technical Consultant, presented the findings of traffic studies, community input, and recommendations for improvements at the Wednesday, December 17th City Council Meeting at 6:30pm. 

On Thursday November 20, the Technical Team from Mark Thomas presented a project to the City's Economic & Business Development Commission. This presentation can be accessed here. 

The Garvey Avenue Improvements Project will make travel safer and easier by easing congestion, improving bus service, and creating safer, more welcoming spaces for people walking and biking. By modernizing the street, the project will strengthen connections across Monterey Park and improve daily travel for residents, workers, shoppers, and visitors.  

Key upgrades include: 

• Better transit operations and bus facilities
• ADA-compliant curb ramps
• Pedestrian safety improvements
• New bikeways and mobility upgrades on Newmark and Emerson Avenues

Monterey Park’s community and culture thrive along Garvey Avenue. The improvements will: 

• Reduce congestion and make traffic flow more smoothly.
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety with upgraded sidewalks, ramps, and new bike routes.
• Support cleaner, more accessible transit with better bus stops and mobility features.
• Enhance the downtown atmosphere, creating spaces that encourage community gatherings, local events, and everyday enjoyment.

These upgrades will make it easier to reach schools, jobs, shops, and events like the Lunar New Year Festival. 

Thank you for joining the recent community meetings!

3 community meetings were held in September 2025 including 1 virtual and 2 in-person meetings.

The virtual meeting presentations can be accessed here:

• English: PowerPoint Presentation
• Spanish: PowerPoint Presentation
• Mandarin: PowerPoint Presentation

2 in-person Community Meetings took place in November 2025

Community Surveys

Here’s a snapshot of what we heard from over 414 community members in our first survey. 

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Here’s a snapshot of what we heard from over 509 community members in our second survey. 

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