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Department of Public Works
320 West Newmark Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Telephone No.:
(626) 307-1383
Fax No.:
(626) 307-2500
Principal Management Analyst: Amy Ho | |
Public transportation services that are available to the community of Monterey Park include a local fixed-route circulator - the Spirit Bus - and regional bus service that is provided by two operators - Los Angeles County Metro Bus and Montebello Bus Lines. Also available to the community are Metrolink commuter trains, local Dial-A-Ride service for seniors and disabled persons, and regional paratransit service for disabled persons that is provided by Access Services, Inc.
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Click here
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Spirit local bus service. |
Regional Transportation Services
The Metro Bus operates 6 lines in the City: 30/31 (Pico/1st St.), 68 (West LA, Montebello Town Center), 70 (LA/El Monte), 258 (Arizona Ave, Fremont Ave., Alhambra), and 260 (Pasadena, Artesia Blue Line Station). Click here for the Metro Bus and Rail Rider's Guide
Montebello Bus Lines operate Line 30 that travels along Garfield Ave. from Montebello to Pasadena/South Pasadena/San Marino. Click here for the Montebello Bus Lines Schedules.
Commuter Train Service
Rail service is provided by Metrolink. The nearest station is located off of Campus Drive at the California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), adjacent to the Busway Station. The Metrolink train system will get you as far north as Moorpark, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, as far south as Oceanside, and as far east as San Bernardino and Riverside. Click here for information on Metrolink Trains.
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The City operates a Metrolink feeder service from Corporate Center to the CSULA Metrolink station. Click here for the schedule and monthly pass order form. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at (626) 307-1320. |
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Paratransit Service - Dial A Ride and Access Services
Paratransit service, door-to-door service, is available to senior citizens and disabled persons. Through the Langley Senior Citizen Center, the City operates a local paratransit service (within the City jurisdiction) for residents who are 55 years or older and/or disabled. To arrange for this service, contact the Langley Senior Citizen Center at (626) 307-1396.
Disabled persons may also be eligible for regional paratransit service through Access Services, Inc. Link: http://www.asila.org/accessparatransit/index.cfm
Taxi Coupons
Senior citizens of Monterey Park can be eligible for free taxi coupons that can be used as payment for taxi transportation. Each senior citizen is allowed 2 coupons per month. One coupon will cover the cost of a ride that is $11.00. The Langley Senior Citizen Center distributes the coupons on the first Monday of each month. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons must qualify based on income.