Positions of the Parties

Several protests to various applications were filed. Mount Washington Association (Association) objects to the proposed at-grade crossing at Avenue 45 on the basis of concerns for safety and noise. It seeks an order requiring grade separations, but also presents alternatives. Mount Washington Homeowners Alliance (MWHA) favors separations but also presents alternatives. The Citizens Against the Blue Line At-Grade (NOBLAG) advocates construction of grade separations at Del Mar Blvd., California Blvd., Fillmore St., and Glenarm St. within the City of Pasadena. Jo Anne Barker (Barker) protests all of the applications, claiming that the applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements had not been met. By ALJ Ruling of February 15, 2002 Barker was permitted to withdraw from the proceeding. Staff initially protested all applications but its brief raises concerns only about Avenue 45. The civic and public safety officials of the cities of Los Angeles, South Pasadena, and Pasadena support the project as filed.