The Public Works Integrated Waste Management Division wishes to announce that trash collection regularly scheduled for the area affected by airplane incident closure, Glenwood Road, from Highland Avenue to Grandview Avenue and all intersecting streets between the closure one block north and one block south, will be picked up. Due to the incident, retrieval of trash will occur by this afternoon, Tuesday, May 22, or Wednesday morning, May 23. IWM is making every effort to collect the trash as soon as possible. We wish to thank you for your patience and cooperation. For any questions regarding trash collection, please call IWM at (818)548-3916.
SR-710 Study Open Houses
Metro and Caltrans, as part of the ongoing Alternative Analysis phase of the SR-710 Study, are hosting a series of Open Houses in May 2012. This study team is evaluating options to improve mobility and relieve congestion within the study area.
West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week
The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) designated the week of April 22-28 as West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week in California. So far this year, West Nile Virus has already been detected in Los Angeles County. West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can impact the central nervous system and cause flu-like symptoms in infected humans. In rare instances, the virus can cause high fever, neck and muscle stiffness, disorientation and even death. People can protect themselves from mosquito bites and West Nile Virus by taking the following precautions:
If possible, avoid being outdoors in the morning or evening when mosquitoes are likely to bite.
When outdoors, apply an insect repellant containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide).
Wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors.
Police your area to eliminate standing water that may accumulate in tires, rain gutters, and other places that water pools.
See a doctor if you have any of the symptoms of infection.
Report recently dead birds (crows, ravens, jays, magpies, sparrows and finches) to (877) WNV-BIRD.
For more information, please check the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Website at www.glacvcd.org.
Honolulu Ave. Redesign “Road Diet”
A “road diet” is an element in the city’s adopted Safe and Healthy Street Plan, a policy document that promotes a vision in Glendale where residents live healthier, safer lives by walking and riding a bicycle for transportation and recreation.
A “road diet” is intended to make roads safer and more livable for all road users, including residents and non-residents alike. The City Council has approved a test-case “road diet” on Honolulu Avenue between Orangedale Avenue and (approximately) Whiting Woods Road. The project, which will be implemented in June 2012 and conducted for approximately nine to 12 months, will reduce Honolulu Avenue’s existing four-lane cross section (two travel lanes per direction) to three travel lanes: one travel lane per direction plus a center two-way-left-turn lane. The elimination of the fourth travel lane will allow the creation of designated bicycle lanes.
On Monday, October 24, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the Design Development package presented for the Brand Library and Art Center Renovation Project. The City of Glendale’s Public Works Engineering Division has been commissioned to upgrade and enhance the performance of the existing facilities. Click here to learn more.
City of Glendale Pavement Management System Update Final Report 2010
A Pavement Management System Update Report prepared by an independent engineering consulting firm shows that The Public Works Department successfully increased the overall quality of City of Glendale streets from a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating of 73.0 in 2005 to a rating of 74.6 in 2010. Despite cuts to street maintenance funding, and a nationwide deterioration of infrastructure that has only been exacerbated by the economic downturn, the quality of Glendale streets has improved over the past five years due to the hard work of Public Works staff and the strategic use of both preventive maintenance and an effective rehabilitation planning process. The entire City of Glendale Pavement Management System Update Final Report is available for download.
In August 2008, the City of Glendale joined LA County’s "Single-Use Bag Reduction and Recycling Program." The objective of this program is to enhance environmental preservation efforts and reduce the litter associated with the use of these bags by developing a partnership among supermarkets, retailers, environmental groups, the plastic industry, local governments and the public. The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to reduce plastic bag usage by 30 percent by 2010 and 65 percent by 2013.
"Glendale Recycles" bags are available for purchase at the Public Works Administration Office (633 E. Broadway, Room 209), or at Ginger Bremberg Integrated Waste Management Facility (548 W. Chevy Chase Drive) for 50 cents each, up to ten bags maximum per person. For questions regarding this program contact Alina Morshidian at (818) 548-3900.
