Slow Streets Program

The first phase of Neighborhood Slow Streets program was recommended by the South Pasadena Mobility and Transportation Infrastructure Commission (MTIC) and Department of Public Works based on various safety requirements. Additional streets may be requested by residents can considered by the City, pending funding availability. Local streets with low average daily traffic are generally good candidates for the program and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Streets with traffic signals, streets containing bus lines and truck routes, and streets with multiple travel lanes are usually not good candidates for this program as they require more complex measures to address speed issues.

Yes, the Slow Streets Plans were approved by the City Council on July 19, 2023. Please follow the link below and reference pages 742-753 to see the Slow Streets plans.

https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/32629/638252848641430000

Any resident of South Pasadena can apply for a Slow Street. Community-based organizations, neighborhood groups, non-profits, and other local groups may request a Slow Street.

You can apply by sending us an e-mail at pwservicerequest@southpasadenaca.gov

A Slow Street sponsor must agree to serve as a local ambassador for the program for the street(s) nominated by the sponsor and approved by staff. Expected duties will include informing neighbors about the purpose of the program and communicating with the program point of contact if signage or equipment is missing, broken, or vandalized. The time commitment to complete these duties should not exceed 2-3 hours per week.

There is no monetary cost to apply for a Slow Street Network. However, applicants
must agree to sponsor the Slow Street network they are applying for.

Once a Slow Street is established, the equipment and signage will remain in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the City of South Pasadena decides, in its sole discretion, that removal is needed. The City of South Pasadena reserves the right to remove equipment and signage at any time, for any reason, including lack of funding, lack of effectiveness, or repeated vandalism of equipment or signs. Staff anticipates that the program will be evaluated in February 2024 to determine public interest, support, and opportunities for permanent safety improvements.

No. The City of South Pasadena can not change the posted speed limits under this Program. However, the program can strongly encourage people to observe the posted speed limit and drive with extra caution along a designated Slow Street. Reducing vehicle speeds will improve the safety of all road users.