2008 Woodie Awards
Rail System Will Soon Benefit Local Areas
Sindy Diaz
Issue date: 10/13/04 Section: Life
- Page 1 of 2 next >
A 24-mile extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail system connecting Pasadena to Montclair is expected to be finished and ready for commuters by 2006.
The Metro Gold Line currently connects Union Station in Los Angeles with Pasadena. It covers nearly 14 miles with 13 stations: six in Pasadena, one in South Pasadena and six in Los Angeles.
After its completion, the Gold Line will become part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's regional rail network and will cover the cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair. Each city will have its own station.
The Gold Line has the potential to be an alternative mode of transportation that is both people and environmentally friendly.
"It means quick connection for riders from every surrounding city without having to sit around in their car," said Dick Stanford, Azusa mayor pro tem.
With the proposed Azusa/Citrus Avenue station, which would serve Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University, it is no wonder why the Goldline has generated interest among city residents.
Citrus College is expected to grow to 18,500 students by 2015. The member of faculty is expected to rise soon after to meet student needs.
Dr. Edward Ortell, member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, believes that the Gold Line will allow for convenient access to the campus by students, faculty and staff.
"The [Gold Line] will ease traffic on the 210 Freeway, congestion on neighboring streets, and it will also ease parking needs on campus," Ortell said. "It will also provide a convenient means of public transportation to Citrus College sporting, performing arts and other events."
Not only will the Gold Line give people easy access to the campus, but it will also increase the possibilities of people pursuing a better education, Ortell said.
"It would significantly increase access to higher education for thousands of residents in the communities we serve. The costs and problems associated with transportation often present the most significant barrier for students who wish to attend college," Ortell said.
The Metro Gold Line currently connects Union Station in Los Angeles with Pasadena. It covers nearly 14 miles with 13 stations: six in Pasadena, one in South Pasadena and six in Los Angeles.
After its completion, the Gold Line will become part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's regional rail network and will cover the cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair. Each city will have its own station.
The Gold Line has the potential to be an alternative mode of transportation that is both people and environmentally friendly.
"It means quick connection for riders from every surrounding city without having to sit around in their car," said Dick Stanford, Azusa mayor pro tem.
With the proposed Azusa/Citrus Avenue station, which would serve Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University, it is no wonder why the Goldline has generated interest among city residents.
Citrus College is expected to grow to 18,500 students by 2015. The member of faculty is expected to rise soon after to meet student needs.
Dr. Edward Ortell, member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, believes that the Gold Line will allow for convenient access to the campus by students, faculty and staff.
"The [Gold Line] will ease traffic on the 210 Freeway, congestion on neighboring streets, and it will also ease parking needs on campus," Ortell said. "It will also provide a convenient means of public transportation to Citrus College sporting, performing arts and other events."
Not only will the Gold Line give people easy access to the campus, but it will also increase the possibilities of people pursuing a better education, Ortell said.
"It would significantly increase access to higher education for thousands of residents in the communities we serve. The costs and problems associated with transportation often present the most significant barrier for students who wish to attend college," Ortell said.