Each of the five cities hosting a Gold Line Foothill Extension station will celebrate the opening of the new light rail line Saturday, March 5.
Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa will host celebrations from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks and free rides on the entire Metro Gold Line, which will last until midnight.
Station Locations:
- Arcadia Station
201 N First Avenue, Arcadia - Monrovia Station
1651 S Primrose Avenue, Monrovia - Duarte/City of Hope Station
1777 E Duarte Road, Duarte - Irwindale Station
16017 Avenida Padilla, Irwindale - Azusa Downtown Station
780 N Alameda Avenue, Azusa
The Foothill Extension was completed in September of 2015, running 11.5 miles of light rail between Pasadena and Azusa and representing nearly $1 billion. The Foothill Extension was possible after voters passed a half-cent sales tax in 2008.
