This Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is a joint effort between the cities of Bellflower and Paramount. Both cities are located in southeast Los Angeles County, approximately 17 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Bellflower shares its northern boundary with Downey, eastern boundary with Norwalk and Cerritos, southern boundary with Lakewood and Long Beach, and western boundary with Paramount. Paramount shares its northern boundary with South Gate and Downey, eastern boundary with Bellflower, southern boundary with Long Beach, and western boundary with Compton, Lynwood, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Both cities are generally encompassed within a network of highways that include Interstate 105 to the north, Interstate 605 to the east, CA Highway 91 to the south, and Interstate 710 to the west. Additionally, the San Gabriel River is located along the eastern boundary of Bellflower and the Los Angeles River is located along the western boundary of Paramount. Bellflower’s population according to the 2016 American Community Census 5-year estimates is 77,687 people within its 6.17 square miles. Paramount’s population is estimated at 54,941 people within its 4.84 square miles. Residential, commercial, industrial, and open space land uses (among others) are found within their boundaries.
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