It was recently brought to our attention that the City of Cerritos has adopted an ordinance that de-classifies two legal truck routes, Bloomfield and Shoemaker.
The two routes included in the ordinance are Bloomfield and Shoemaker. It should be noted that following the declassifying of Bloomfield it approved Shoemaker as a truck route, only to then de-classify Shoemaker. There are plenty of issues with what the City of Cerritos approved. This includes the following:
- Did not involve Caltrans in the process, which has jurisdiction over the on/off ramps affected by the closures.
- Did not involve nearby (adjoining) cities, the California Trucking Association (trucking industry) and other regional partners in the process.
- Did not share its final ordinance with Caltrans for their review and approval. Which prohibits the City to install signs (regarding the closures) before exiting the freeways, this is Caltrans’ jurisdiction.
- The City of Cerritos has placed a huge burden on other neighboring cities and is impacting their traffic operations due to the added congestion on the SR 91 transition to the 605 and Norwalk Blvd.
What is CTA Doing About This?
At Caltrans’ request, CTA will be participating in a meeting with Caltrans and Gateway Cities to discuss concerns associated with the City of Cerritos “unilateral” decision to adopt the ordinance.
How Can CTA Members Help?
If you have utilized these routes or are familiar with them let CTA know what type of impact this ordinance is having with your ability to conduct business.
Also, let CTA know if your drivers have received any violations for being “off route” operating within the ordinance. Violations that have been issued likely are not valid because of the City of Cerritos’ lack of jurisdiction on State owned and operated facilities. CTA requests you double check with your counsel on the violations.
Send all information to Eric Sauer at esauer@caltrux.org.