Palmdale Partners with Union Pacific Railroad and Caltrans to Address Graffiti with Measure AV Funds

PALMDALE, CA - The City of Palmdale is proud to announce the successful completion of a 6,608-square-foot graffiti removal project. This collaborative effort between the City, Union Pacific Railroad, Waste Management and Caltrans District 7 eliminated graffiti, blight and illegal dumping within shared jurisdictional boundaries.

"We are grateful for the hard work of all parties involved," said Mayor Richard J. Loa. "This tremendous undertaking demanded the cooperation of many agencies, and we are very pleased with the outcome. Thanks to Measure AV, the City was able to provide the necessary supplies and equipment to ensure this project's success."

Funded by Measure AV, this endeavor utilized numerous skilled workers, 70 gallons of paint and 5 hours of collaborative labor. Caltrans provided a closure detour on Highway 138/Fort Tejon from 47th Street East to Avenue T, while Union Pacific Railroad provided railroad flaggers for the operation and the Community Preservation Program and Streets Team provided the labor, materials and equipment to paint the bridge and clean the illegal dumping around the area.

"The actions of these men and women today reflect great credit upon themselves and their associations," said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt. "On behalf of the City, we would like to offer our thanks to the residents of Palmdale, Measure AV, the Street Team staff, Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad in keeping with the highest traditions of professionalism."

The City of Palmdale is committed to maintaining a graffiti-free community. You can report graffiti on City facilities or in the public right-of-way by calling 661/267-5338 or the Palmdale Pride Hotline, 661/947-7433. Residents can also report graffiti and illegal dumping online or by downloading the Recycle Coach App. For more information, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov/ReportGraffiti.

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