NEWS RELEASE
April 23, 2004 

 

Tree Planting Set at Chandler Bikeway

Construction of the Chandler Boulevard Bikeway is almost complete. Throughout the months of May and June, the contractor will be finishing the concrete bikepath and installing the irrigation and landscaping. The grand opening will be held in July 2004.

May 1st Tree Planting

The City of Burbank will hold a Tree Planting Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 1st, honoring the generous residents of Burbank who donated money for the trees that will be installed along the bikeway. The City Council will ceremonially plant one tree and various community volunteers will have the opportunity to plant another 28 trees. The remainder of the trees will be planted by the contractor throughout the completion of construction.

The ceremony will be held within the southern roadway of Chandler Boulevard at Valley Street. That morning the south portion of Chandler will closed to vehicles between Clybourn and Pass. Besides the actual tree planting, there will be other fun activities that morning: the City’s Kids At Play van, a caricature artist, refreshments. In addition, the City will be conducting training on bicycle safety for children ages 8 to 14 (and their parents). To participate in this fun training, children should bring their bicycle, helmet and a parent.

Do Not Enter the Right-of-Way

Although the bikeway looks nearly complete, there can still be many hazards within the construction site and therefore it is imperative that only construction workers be permitted on site. People will be allowed to enter the right-of-way for the tree planting ceremony, but only after waivers are signed. Entering a construction site is a misdemeanor violation. Therefore, residents are urged to please be safe and stay off of the former railroad right of way for the duration of construction. The Bikeway will be open to be used and enjoyed after the grand opening in July.

For questions or general information about the project, please contact Joy Forbes with the City of Burbank Planning Division by telephone at (818) 238-5250 or by e-mail at jforbes@ci.burbank.ca.us

If you have specific concerns or questions about the construction, you may contact Project Manager Adam Salehi at (818) 238-3946 or the Construction Manager, Steve Walton, at (818) 834-1000.

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