Since passenger service started, the parking structures in Azusa have been filled to capacity by around 7 AM. Riders should know that other stations with parking have availability. The Irwindale Station is a great alternative for riders coming from the east. The station is located immediately off the I-210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue and has had availability of parking this week. Below is a guide to help navigate to the Irwindale Station and other Foothill Gold Line stations.
Map of Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa Stations & Parking Structures
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- The APU/Citrus College Station Parking has 200 spaces and is located at 901B N. Citrus Avenue. In the near future, Citrus Ave will be completed north of Foothill Blvd and connect to the station. In the meantime, access to the station and parking will be from Promenade, the main east-west street that runs through the Rosedale Master Planned Community.
- The Azusa Downtown Station Parking has 200 spaces and is part of a joint use facility for civic center, bus and Gold Line users. The facility is located at 801 N. Alameda Avenue.
- Irwindale Station Parking has 350 spaces and is located at 6363 N. Irwindale Avenue.
- Duarte/City of Hope Station Parking has 125 spaces and is located at 1789 Business Center Drive.
- Monrovia Station Parking has 350 spaces and is located at 1641 S. Primrose Avenue.
- Arcadia Station Parking has 300 spaces and is located at 89 E. Santa Clara Street.
Directions from APU/Citrus College to Azusa Downtown Station (1 mile)
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- Head east on East Promenade toward N Citrus Ave
- Make a U-turn at N Citrus Ave
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Palm Dr
- Turn right onto E 9th St
- Turn left. Azusa Downtown Station parking will be on the right.
Directions from APU/Citrus College to Irwindale Station (3 miles)
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- Head northeast on East Promenade toward N Citrus Ave
- Make a U-turn at N Citrus Ave
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Palm Dr
- Turn right onto E Foothill Blvd
- Turn left onto N Irwindale Ave.
- The Irwindale Station parking entrance is located at the first signal past (south of) the I-210 overpass; turn right at Jardin de Roca.
Directions from Azusa Downtown to Irwindale Station (2 miles)
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- Head north toward E 9th St
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E 9th St
- Turn left onto N San Gabriel Ave
- Turn right onto W Foothill Blvd
- Turn left onto N Irwindale Ave.
- The Irwindale Station parking entrance is located at the first signal past (south of) the I-210 overpass; turn right at Jardin de Roca.
Thank you for the alternative parking/station options, but if I’m going to drive that far, I might as well just drive the rest of the way to work. I’ll just continue to park on the street & walk the 1/4 mile, or so, to the APU station.
Hi Laurie,
Metro has posted a response to concerns they have received about parking and other issues related to the opening of the Gold Line on their blog. Here is the part of the post about parking:
“As for the issue of parking, there are more than 1,500 parking spaces at the six new stations. The cost of building the parking at the six stations was about $48 million. Included in the $48 million was about one million dollars for each of the six new stations to enhance walking, biking and bus connections.
It’s not surprising that the most complaints thus far centered on the APU/Citrus College garage since that’s the new terminus of the Gold Line. Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line (such as Norwalk on the Green Line or NoHo on the Red Line) see a lot of riders and parking demand. The APU/Citrus College Station is just west of the Azusa/Glendora border and it’s likely drawing riders from points east.
Bottom line: the demand is going to be heavy at that station. I spoke to a couple riders this morning who said they were able to snag a space at the garage in Azusa Downtown after not finding parking at APU/Citrus College Station. For those coming from the east, the Irwindale Station might be an alternative. It has 350 spaces and is right off the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue.
We know there still may not be enough parking to satisfy everyone. Metro encourages everyone to look at various options to reach the stations. One thing to consider: there are good bus connections in place for each station — see this post – http://wp.me/p2yftd-nvw – (scroll about halfway down), which lists them all and provides the links to the different bus lines. There’s also drop-off options, bike racks and bike lockers.
The larger issue here is how much should any transit agency spend on parking. It’s a tough one that we’ve encountered on other lines, too. We want to make it possible to take transit — particularly in suburban environments. But we also don’t want to spend all the dollars available or surround our new stations with only parking. The idea is to leave room for a variety of community entities.”
To read the entire post, use the following link (response is at the bottom of the post): http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain/
“Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line see a lot of riders and parking demand. ” – [http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain]
So let’s make APU/Citrus parking one of the smallest! Yeah, makes perfect sense.
Hi Ed,
Metro has posted a response to concerns they have received about parking and other issues related to the opening of the Gold Line on their blog. Here is the part of the post about parking:
“As for the issue of parking, there are more than 1,500 parking spaces at the six new stations. The cost of building the parking at the six stations was about $48 million. Included in the $48 million was about one million dollars for each of the six new stations to enhance walking, biking and bus connections.
It’s not surprising that the most complaints thus far centered on the APU/Citrus College garage since that’s the new terminus of the Gold Line. Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line (such as Norwalk on the Green Line or NoHo on the Red Line) see a lot of riders and parking demand. The APU/Citrus College Station is just west of the Azusa/Glendora border and it’s likely drawing riders from points east.
Bottom line: the demand is going to be heavy at that station. I spoke to a couple riders this morning who said they were able to snag a space at the garage in Azusa Downtown after not finding parking at APU/Citrus College Station. For those coming from the east, the Irwindale Station might be an alternative. It has 350 spaces and is right off the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue.
We know there still may not be enough parking to satisfy everyone. Metro encourages everyone to look at various options to reach the stations. One thing to consider: there are good bus connections in place for each station — see this post – http://wp.me/p2yftd-nvw – (scroll about halfway down), which lists them all and provides the links to the different bus lines. There’s also drop-off options, bike racks and bike lockers.
The larger issue here is how much should any transit agency spend on parking. It’s a tough one that we’ve encountered on other lines, too. We want to make it possible to take transit — particularly in suburban environments. But we also don’t want to spend all the dollars available or surround our new stations with only parking. The idea is to leave room for a variety of community entities.”
To read the entire post, use the following link (response is at the bottom of the post): http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain/
Well, considering that Metro is actively seeking ways to fund the continuation to ClareMontclair, it’s a bit of a misnomer to call APU/Citrus College the “end-of-the-line”. When it does reach Montclair, that will access what is already the second-largest Caltrans park-and-ride lot in the state with over 1100 spaces and Metro may feel the need to build even more there at that time.
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I agree with you Laurie. Parking sucks and not very well thought out. Arrived at Citrus 7:30 this am and lot full so drove to Azusa and that lot also full, so basically the Gold Line is not working for us. It’s too bad as we wait for years for this train and then can’t use it because there is no parking. At Citrus there is not spaces for motorcycles either. Oh well, back on the 210 everyday. Thanks Metro.
Hi John,
Metro has posted a response to concerns they have received about parking and other issues related to the opening of the Gold Line on their blog. Here is the part of the post about parking:
“As for the issue of parking, there are more than 1,500 parking spaces at the six new stations. The cost of building the parking at the six stations was about $48 million. Included in the $48 million was about one million dollars for each of the six new stations to enhance walking, biking and bus connections.
It’s not surprising that the most complaints thus far centered on the APU/Citrus College garage since that’s the new terminus of the Gold Line. Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line (such as Norwalk on the Green Line or NoHo on the Red Line) see a lot of riders and parking demand. The APU/Citrus College Station is just west of the Azusa/Glendora border and it’s likely drawing riders from points east.
Bottom line: the demand is going to be heavy at that station. I spoke to a couple riders this morning who said they were able to snag a space at the garage in Azusa Downtown after not finding parking at APU/Citrus College Station. For those coming from the east, the Irwindale Station might be an alternative. It has 350 spaces and is right off the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue.
We know there still may not be enough parking to satisfy everyone. Metro encourages everyone to look at various options to reach the stations. One thing to consider: there are good bus connections in place for each station — see this post – http://wp.me/p2yftd-nvw – (scroll about halfway down), which lists them all and provides the links to the different bus lines. There’s also drop-off options, bike racks and bike lockers.
The larger issue here is how much should any transit agency spend on parking. It’s a tough one that we’ve encountered on other lines, too. We want to make it possible to take transit — particularly in suburban environments. But we also don’t want to spend all the dollars available or surround our new stations with only parking. The idea is to leave room for a variety of community entities.”
To read the entire post, use the following link (response is at the bottom of the post): http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain/
I think the problem is that early morning commuters from east of Azusa (e.g. San Dimas, Claremont and San Bernardino County) are pulling of the 210 to use the Azusa stations. In order to get to these stations they have to drive more than a mile through local streets in Azusa. As an alternative, they can stay on the 210 for two extra miles to get to the Irwindale station, which is right next to the freeway, so their travel time will be almost the same. Once they figure this out, it will free up space in the Azusa stations for the Azusa and Glendora commuters.
I’m curious as to how many people are biking to the new stations. They have bike lockers, for those that are too afraid to leave their bikes out in the open. I’m looking to move out to one of the 5 cities with new Gold Line stations, and I’m considering living as close as possible to the Metro station, so I could either walk or bike to the station.
I hope your right Eric because it’s basically a straight shot up Citrus from the 210
The stations are designed not as the “End-of-the-line” because the line will be extended later from the APU/CITRUS station Eastward through Glendora and to Montclair. This will eventually alleviate over parking at the Azusa stations when these other stations coming online in the future have their own parking facilities.
Citrus still should have had more than 200 spots, it’s rediculous and when is the next leg east slated for completion? What will the population in let’s say Glendora be when this next leg is finished? 200 was a way under anticipation. In the mean time we can’t ride unless we get up at the crack of dawn.
I am one of the lucky ones to live in walking distance to a Metro station. What a disappointment would it be to wait all these years and have no way of using it. However it is not only Metro’s fault. Azusa has a law prohibiting building structures more than 3 stories high. These people actually make an effort at staying a poor city. They didn’t even get their act together to finish the Citrus extension and asked Metro not to open the station – way to look out for your citizens!
On the other hand, the APU/Citrus Collage station is not meant to be the last station. The Glendora station is going to be built pretty fast and the rest will follow at a slower pace. But wait! The Glendora station will have no parking at all! The local politicians and politics are more to blame for this mess.
The APU/Citrus College Station is likely to be the terminus for the Gold Line for at least a few years. There needs to be 900-1000 parking spaces there, like there are at the Sierra Madre Villa station (the former terminus). I want to know what concrete and measurable steps the MTA and the Gold Line Extension Construction Authority are taking to make that a reality by this summer. Perhaps they should lease the large vacant lot next to their teeny-tiny parking structure and pave it for use as a parking lot for the next couple of years or until they push on to San Dimas, which is apparently going be built with adequate parking.
Hi V,
Metro has posted a response to concerns they have received about parking and other issues related to the opening of the Gold Line on their blog. Here is the part of the post about parking:
“As for the issue of parking, there are more than 1,500 parking spaces at the six new stations. The cost of building the parking at the six stations was about $48 million. Included in the $48 million was about one million dollars for each of the six new stations to enhance walking, biking and bus connections.
It’s not surprising that the most complaints thus far centered on the APU/Citrus College garage since that’s the new terminus of the Gold Line. Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line (such as Norwalk on the Green Line or NoHo on the Red Line) see a lot of riders and parking demand. The APU/Citrus College Station is just west of the Azusa/Glendora border and it’s likely drawing riders from points east.
Bottom line: the demand is going to be heavy at that station. I spoke to a couple riders this morning who said they were able to snag a space at the garage in Azusa Downtown after not finding parking at APU/Citrus College Station. For those coming from the east, the Irwindale Station might be an alternative. It has 350 spaces and is right off the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue.
We know there still may not be enough parking to satisfy everyone. Metro encourages everyone to look at various options to reach the stations. One thing to consider: there are good bus connections in place for each station — see this post – http://wp.me/p2yftd-nvw – (scroll about halfway down), which lists them all and provides the links to the different bus lines. There’s also drop-off options, bike racks and bike lockers.
The larger issue here is how much should any transit agency spend on parking. It’s a tough one that we’ve encountered on other lines, too. We want to make it possible to take transit — particularly in suburban environments. But we also don’t want to spend all the dollars available or surround our new stations with only parking. The idea is to leave room for a variety of community entities.”
To read the entire post, use the following link (response is at the bottom of the post): http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain/
My understanding is the vacant lot next to the Citrus station is for MORE condo”s. Just what we don’t need!
I am very disappointed the lack of foresight with the parking situation. I have waited years in anticipation of using the Gold Line but I can’t find parking. I am parking in the neighborhood streets which I am sure the neighbors do not appreciate. There needs to be a fix to this whether that means adding shuttles to move people from ride sharing parking areas to the metro or constructing more parking nearby and shuttling to the Gold Line stop. I am very upset with the parking situation and wish I can get a refund for my tax dollars and driving hassles during the Gold Line construction.
Hi RoseMary,
Metro has posted a response to concerns they have received about parking and other issues related to the opening of the Gold Line on their blog. Here is the part of the post about parking:
“As for the issue of parking, there are more than 1,500 parking spaces at the six new stations. The cost of building the parking at the six stations was about $48 million. Included in the $48 million was about one million dollars for each of the six new stations to enhance walking, biking and bus connections.
It’s not surprising that the most complaints thus far centered on the APU/Citrus College garage since that’s the new terminus of the Gold Line. Metro has seen time and again that the stations at the end-of-the-line (such as Norwalk on the Green Line or NoHo on the Red Line) see a lot of riders and parking demand. The APU/Citrus College Station is just west of the Azusa/Glendora border and it’s likely drawing riders from points east.
Bottom line: the demand is going to be heavy at that station. I spoke to a couple riders this morning who said they were able to snag a space at the garage in Azusa Downtown after not finding parking at APU/Citrus College Station. For those coming from the east, the Irwindale Station might be an alternative. It has 350 spaces and is right off the 210 Freeway at Irwindale Avenue.
We know there still may not be enough parking to satisfy everyone. Metro encourages everyone to look at various options to reach the stations. One thing to consider: there are good bus connections in place for each station — see this post – http://wp.me/p2yftd-nvw – (scroll about halfway down), which lists them all and provides the links to the different bus lines. There’s also drop-off options, bike racks and bike lockers.
The larger issue here is how much should any transit agency spend on parking. It’s a tough one that we’ve encountered on other lines, too. We want to make it possible to take transit — particularly in suburban environments. But we also don’t want to spend all the dollars available or surround our new stations with only parking. The idea is to leave room for a variety of community entities.”
To read the entire post, use the following link (response is at the bottom of the post): http://thesource.metro.net/2016/03/07/regular-gold-line-service-to-azusa-is-underway-despite-the-rain/
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As for the Citrus station, the vacant land adjacent to the parking structure for now should be paved and stripped for parking. The condo’s can wait. What we all need now is available parking! I hope that what I’ve heard regarding the Glendora station not providing parking is a bad dream?