Anything to improve traffic flow seems to be a positive thing, but he wondered what the cost to residents would be. I hope that whatever is happening, they bring it out to the public and let people know what's happening. HHIA has not taken a position on the bill or on SCAG's proposal. Jeff Yann, a Hacienda Heights Improvement Association board member, said he favors a study of transportation alternatives in the area. We need representation on a regional group on the study.
Cities have a say, but so does the public.
Adding a truck lane or two makes the situation much worse, and has to be carefully handled so neighborhoods are not put at a disadvantage. Diamond Bar City Councilman Bob Huff said he has concerns about adding truck lanes on the 60, since carpool lanes are not used well now. SCAG looked at options such as adding mixed lanes, but found the best option would be exclusive truck lanes, Amatya said. SCAG analysis found if growth trends continue, by 2020 the area would need 8-10 mixed lanes in each direction. With four truck lanes, the area would need only six lanes in each direction, he said.