2020 Stop Sign Analysis: Meridian Avenue at Oak, Pine, and Maple
On May 6, 2020, the City of South Pasadena received the findings of a formal Stop Sign Analysis at the intersections of Meridian Avenue and Oak Street, Pine Street, and Maple Street.
Studies
Official and informal studies regarding traffic on and around Meridian Avenue
SMART Families Meridian/Oak Request for Three-Way Stop Control Signage
SMART Families has put together a detailed study to make the case for a three-way stop at the intersection of Meridian Avenue and Oak Street.
2014 City of South Pasadena Traffic Study
Here is a 2014 official traffic study for the collector streets in 2014, including Meridian.
1996 City of South Pasadena Speed Zone Study
Issues with Meridian Avenue are hardly recent. In this study from 1996, a former Public Works Director wanted to increase Meridian speed to 30 mph and offset the replacing of sign costs with
1969/1972 Articles - Meridian Avenue as the preferred option for the 710
Two historical articles regarding the future of Meridian Avenue, circa 1969/1972. The first is a brief 1972 Los Angeles Times article with a simple map that clearly shows Caltrans’s preferred alignment