Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Vetoed SB 545 on 710 Freeway Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last night vetoed a bill that would have limited the options of completing the 710 Freeway, which is considered the missing link of the regional freeway system saypublished reports.If signed, the bill would have put the brakes on any chance of a surface route. It steps up the chances of another option – a 4.5-mile tunnel under South Pasadena, connecting to the 134/210 freeway exchange.

“When we learned that Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 545 it came as a surprise, because there were many people, who came together in agreement for the first ever on

a 710 Freeway solution,” former Alahmra City Attorney Leland Dolley and 710 Freeway Completion project consultant. Dolley has been working on the 710 freeway completion since 1971.

“Governor’s vetoe was only a small bump in an long road, because the next step will be to move into a full environmental evaluation of the project.  Now, it’s time to have 710 completion project analyzed under the environmental process,” said Dolley.

“It will be done by the appropriate agencies and transportation clearing houses for funding. It should be clear to everyone involved, that the environmental process should be complete, indepth and agreeable to all parties involved,” explained Dolley.

“The 710 must be completed, because it represents the greatest reduction of air pollution, traffic congestion of any project anywhere in Southern California. Completion is needed and required in order to meet the air quality standards required by law,” he said.

“We’re excited about the project as we believe the 710 Freeway completion  should move forward with due speed. The longer we wait the more its going to cost in terms of  dollars, traffic congestion and health in SoCal,” Dolley said.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
seen above signing traffic congestion
relief on the 405 freeway, the busiest
in the nation. Another milestone
under consider is SB 545 for the
710 freeway.
(Photo by MAYO Communications)

Lee Dolley, former City  Attorney for the City of  Alhambra and Longtime 710 Freeway  advocate said, “This is  one of the most  important bills the  governor could sign  into law today that  would clean up the air we breath, relieve traffic congestion and make both sides of 710 Freeway happy.”

“Congratulations should go out to all of the parties, who supported bill and who have the vision to see a better future and improved the quality of life issues in Southern California.”

“I personally salute the City of Alhambra and other 710 Freeway supporters for their perseverance and patience. We look forward to working with everyone.”

Schwarzenegger could end part of 710 Freeway debate — latimes

latimes.com — The half-century battle to complete the 710 Freeway through Pasadena and South Pasadena using a surface route could come to an end as early as today if Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs SB 545.Lee Dolley, former Alhambra City Attorney Longtime 710 Freeway advocate says this is one of the most important bills the governor could sign into law today, and congrats to all.