Traffic Experienced in Local Area

Although it may still feel like summer, fall is just around the corner. Last weekend’s little bit of rain was a welcome change and a timely reminder to clear drains, gutters and other drainage areas ahead of the anticipated El Niño rainy season.

We hope everyone has settled into the back-to-school routine. As the school year gets underway, we want to remind drivers to follow all traffic and parking rules. We continue to receive concerns from residents about driving and parking during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up hours.

We understand that traffic around our schools can be heavy, but please plan a little extra time so you’re not rushing or making unsafe driving decisions in an effort to get to school on time. A few extra minutes can make an important difference in keeping our students, pedestrians and neighborhoods safe.

Speaking of traffic, our 210 Freeway corridor has experienced a difficult stretch over the past few weeks. Incidents on the freeway can quickly create significant congestion throughout the Crescenta Valley, pushing vehicles off the freeway and onto our major thoroughfares and residential streets. That added traffic comes not only from local residents but also from commuters traveling through our community.

These recent incidents have also highlighted the constraints of a densely populated community with a limited roadway network. They serve as an important reminder that, in the event of an ordered evacuation, residents should have a plan in place and be prepared to leave promptly rather than waiting until conditions become more congested.

CVTC continues its conversations with Los Angeles County, which is responsible for planning within our unincorporated community, as well as with the first responders charged with protecting our residents. Ensuring that evacuation planning, roadway capacity and public safety remain part of the conversation continues to be an important priority.

Consider Running for Town Council

We’re calling on community members and residents to consider running for a seat on the Crescenta Valley Town Council!

As an elected advisory board to the Office of the Fifth District Supervisor, a liaison between our community and elected officials and a community partner to our local first responders and agencies, serving on CVTC offers a meaningful opportunity to give back while helping shape the future of the Crescenta Valley for years to come.

Candidate applications are available on our website at www.thecvcouncil.com.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger and the countless families and communities forever changed by that day. We honor their memory, their courage and the extraordinary spirit of unity that followed. May we continue to carry that spirit forward by looking out for one another, serving our communities and never forgetting.

On Friday, Sept. 11 the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Patriot Day Motorcade, which is a wonderful event that recognizes our first responders and emphasizes the mantra “Never Forget.” The motorcade passes by our schools and is a meaningful event for our community. 

Our next general meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. We appreciate your attendance. Hearing directly from residents helps us better understand the issues that matter to our community and strengthens the partnerships that make the Crescenta Valley such a special place to call home.

Kerri Lewin Brautigam
Corresponding Secretary