626 Golden Streets Returns To San Gabriel Valley

ARCADIA, CA — Have you ever dreamed of what the San Gabriel Valley would look like with no traffic? Let alone, no cars at all?

On March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. you will get to see exactly that. Coincidentally, the event falls upon the grand opening of the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa.

"Open Streets initiatives temporarily closes streets to automobile traffic, and opens them to cyclists, pedestrians and other modes of transportation," Metro spokesperson said.

Picture this: 17 miles of open space to walk, run, skate and bike across San Gabriel Valley, including Huntington Drive? It's almost unimaginable. However, on March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that is exactly what the residents are going to get.

The route for 626 Golden Streets spans from Azusa to South Pasadena, threaded by the Gold Line, running Saturday service levels with longer, three car trains to support the event.

Stations for the event, called "Hubs" will each have activities, including free water, first aid, information booths and portable restrooms and handwash stations.

Foothill Gold Line is hosting the Arcadia hub for 2017.

"Foothill Gold Line staff will be hosting a booth near the Azusa Downtown station," they said. "Stop by and say hi or to ask any questions you may have about the Glendora to Montclair extension."

Arcadia's hub will include music, yoga, hula, chalk artists, and food trucks.

• South Pasadena Gold Line Station Hub - 1019 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  • Garfield Park: 1750 Mission St, South Pasadena
• San Marino Hub (Stoneman Recreation Center) - 1560 Pasqualito Dr, San Marino, CA 91108
• East Pasadena (Michillinda Park) Hub - 3800 Michillinda Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107
• Arcadia Gold Line Station Hub - 200 N First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006
• Monrovia Gold Line Station Hub - 1651 S. Primrose Avenue, Monrovia CA 91016
• Duarte/City of Hope Hub - 1500 E Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
• Irwindale Gold Line Station Hub - 16017 Avenida Padilla Irwindale, CA 91702
• Azusa City Hall Hub - 213 E Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702

Buy your TAP card in advance and avoid the lines, the Metro recommended. Round trip fares are only $3.50 in stored value.

Note: if you are doing Bikes on Board, remember, if the train is full you will have to wait for the next train. Use designated bicycle space, only, and do not block doors or aisles.

"Open Streets have quickly become one of the most innovative advancements in the livable cities movement," Metro said.

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