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Closure of Santa Anita Avenue today begins seven months of bridge construction in Arcadia. Crews will begin constructing a new bridge over Santa Anita Avenue at the railroad crossing in Arcadia, as part of the 11.5 mile Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33509
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Bridges
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Santa Anita Avenue bridge
Transportation
Item ID
33704AN
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The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority opened bidding yesterday on Phase 2A of the light rail's extension toward Azusa, which would make a stop in Arcadia. The project is estimated to cost more than $450 million with a completion date in 2017. Measure R guarantees full funding for the Gold Line Extension minus a gap of $500,000. With possible help from a private investment, the completion could be moved up to 2013.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32161
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
32358AN
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Closures of southbound Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia starting July 6 for approximately 2 weeks. Crews will be installing underground duct banks and electrical vaults as part of the 11.5 mile Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Light Rail project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33882
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2014
Pages
p. 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2014
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
34076AN
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Newspaper Index
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Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard for another three weeks, until the third week of May, due to underground utility work. See hard copy in VF Railroads-Light Rail-Gold Line.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33493
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 2013
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 4, 2013
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bridges
Colorado Boulevard bridge
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
33687AN
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Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension moves ahead. Contractor Kiewit Parsons is given full "notice to proceed" to build the 11.5 mile route for the light rail train from Pasadena to Azusa, with a stop in Arcadia, by a planned 2015 completion date.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32910
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Kiewit Parsons
Light Rail
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Trains
Transportation
Item ID
33107AN
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
Subjects
Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
Item ID
293AF
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All aboard: Arcadia gets into training. The Metro Gold Line Station in Arcadia will have a grand opening on Saturday, March 5. The light rail Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa will be offering free rides on March 5.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34475
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 25, 2016
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Station (Gold Line)
Light rail trains
Mass transit
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Railroads
Transportation
Item ID
34667AN
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Lack of train cars may delay the openings of the Expo Line Phase 2 from Culver City to Santa Monica and the Gold Line Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa. Metro reports delivery of rail cars won't be complete until January 2017, while construction of the extensions should be done July/August (Expo) and late September (Gold Line), of 2015. The builder of the train cars is Kinkisharyo International, a Japanese company that is assembling the light rail trains in Palmdale, California. The Expo Line needs 42 cars and the Gold Line needs 15.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34025
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 4, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 4, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Balian, Habib
Kinkisharyo International
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Item ID
34219AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia residents will get the chance to be updated on plans for the extension of the light rail Gold Line and to show their support.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30303
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 9, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 25; see also
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 9, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 25; see also
Subjects
Gold Line extension
Light Rail
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Item ID
30490AN
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Gold Line construction will cause closure of intersection of First Avenue and Santa Clara Street for six months starting tomorrow. Front Street between Santa Clara Street and Saint Joseph Street will be permanently closing in September for the building of a parking structure and transit plaza on that site.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33609
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2013
Pages
p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2013
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
33804AN
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Trainspotting in Arcadia. First tests of Gold Line light rail between Pasadena and Azusa start. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension conducted the first of many clearance tests involving actual Metro Gold Line train from Sierra Madre Villa Station (in Pasadena) to Azusa. The train was a $4 million Ansaldo Breda P2250 with specialized gear to test clearances, wheel/rail interface, rail switches, and Overhead Catenary System.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34040
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 11, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 11, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension--Arcadia Station
Transportation
Item ID
34234AN
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The Arcadia city council endorsed the construction of the second phase of the Gold Line as a light rail transit system. Grade level of the major street crossings was discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30347
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Gold Line extension
Light Rail
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
Transit
Item ID
30533AN
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All 14 at-grade rail crossings now complete for Foothill Gold Line, from Pasadena to Azusa. The at-grade crossing in Arcadia is at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34011
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 2014
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 2014
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line-Foothill Extension
Railroads
Transportation
Item ID
34205AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 11.5 mile light rail Gold Line extension from Pasadena to Azusa was awarded to Foothill Transit Constructors. Kiewit-Parsons, a joint venture company, will design and build the project. Funding comes from Measure R.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32468
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Contractors
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Item ID
32667AN
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Gold Line bridge construction work on track; more eastbound 210 Freeway closures ahead. Motorists can expect up to 14 more full-lane, night closures in the coming weeks as workers complete a temporary structure needed to support the $18.6 million Gold Line Bridge. The bridge is expected to be completed next summer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32833
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bridges
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
33030AN
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Newspaper Index
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First Avenue at Santa Clara Street in Arcadia closed September 9, 2013 through February, 2014 for construction of grade crossing improvements, as part of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail project in Arcadia. Also, to construct the parking structure and transit plaza adjacent to the crossing, Front Street between Santa Clara Street and Saint Joseph Street, will be permanently closing in September.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33608
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 23
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 23
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
33803AN
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Foothill Gold Line construction update. The Gold Line light rail from Pasadena to Azusa has now surpassed 85% complete. Overview of bridge construction, track completion, grade crossings, and train testing. Substantial completion of entire project remains on schedule for late September 2015, when the project as a whole will be turned over to Metro for pre-revenue service. Metro will decide when the line will open for passenger service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34152
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 11, 2015
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 11, 2015
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Transportation
Item ID
34346AN
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Construction of the Gold Line Bridge in Arcadia, over the 210 Freeway, will cause eight more full overnight eastbound lane closures through March 17, between Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32850
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Bridges
Light Rail
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Trains
Transportation
Item ID
33047AN
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Officials lobby for Gold Line extension funding. $764 million is needed to finish the final segment of the extension from Azusa-to-Claremont. The Gold Line Construction Authority board this week approved an updated expense plan for the entire 23-mile Pasadena-to-Claremont extension of nearly $1.6 billion, of which $810 million has already been allocated, with full completion planned for 2021. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has already funded the Gold Line's 11.5 mile, $750 million Pasadena-to-Azusa segment with Measure R revenues, but the $780 million Azusa-to-Claremont segment has yet to be funded.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32945
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Light Rail
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Trains
Transportation
Item ID
33142AN
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Newspaper Index
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Testing of Gold Line light rail cars began on Monday. It passed over the newly built bridge on Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 17, December 11, 2014.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34039
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 9, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension--Arcadia Station
Transportation
Item ID
34233AN
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Newspaper Index
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