Pasadena Speed Feedback Signs and Pasadena Transportation Department Procedures

Recently Pasadena Department of Transportation decided to stop collecting the data from numerous speed feedback signs around the city.

There are over 50 but not all of them collect data.

There are also many that do not work.

What was the reason for Pasadena DOT Director for no longer having staff collect the data?

Was it taking too long?

Was the data evidence of a larger issue?

Was DOT staff not capable of collecting the data?

Based on my interaction with DOT it is a combination of the above.  Most mostly DOT not wanting to collect the data because the effort and time it takes. Which is absolutely ridiculous and should be investigated further.

I have a public records request for all documents related to the speed feedback signs, because even if DOT refuses to collect the data, they need to make sure the signs are operational.

Of course DOT has moved on to the next shiny object. Which is a hydrogen fueling station and several hydrogen powered buses at a cost of over $130Million.

If DOT cannot manage 50 speed feedback signs, why would anyone think they can manage a potential very dangerous and complicated process.   Are they putting neighbors at risk with this project? Who on staff is knowledgeable on how hydrogen fueling works?  Or is DOT relying on consultants and contractors to do the work and have an easy point the finger when things go wrong?

We just an experience with the new GM design facility where a prototype EV vehicle caught fire and cause a five alarm fire pulling in resources from around the region costing tax payers millions.

Will the city see this money back?  Probably not.