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Extending the Gold Line Eastward Even Further
Two routes are under consideration for this phase
Two routes are under consideration for this phase
The Gold Line Eastside Extension just opened last November, but Metro is already working on extending the line even further from its East L.A. terminus (and not to be confused with the Gold Line's Foothill Extension, which will break ground this summer continuing it east from Pasadena). Someday, L.A. County residents could be hitting the rails to South El Monte or down to Whittier.
In January 2009, Metro was considering four routes, but has whittled them down to two, along with the options of doing nothing or improving bus service in the area. In order for them to proceed, they must meet with the public and gather input about the current plan. Meetings are scheduled for next week:
Monday, February 22
Pio Pico Women’s Center
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9214 Mines Avenue
Pico Rivera
Wednesday, February 24
South El Monte Senior Center (dining room)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
1556 Central Avenue
South El Monte
Thursday, February 25
Senior Center at City Park, South Wing
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
115 South Taylor Avenue
Montebello
Saturday, February 27
The Salvation Army Santa Fe Springs (Studio 12000)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
12000 East Washington Boulevard
Whittier
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