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Overview

NEW EL MONTE STATION NOW OPEN

The new El Monte Station opened to the public on Sunday, October 14. The area that had been used as a Temporary Bus Terminal during construction has been converted to an additional parking lot for the station.

Features

The station features a new transit store, where Metro and Foothill Transit fare media can be purchased, a store to purchase transponders for the Metro ExpressLanes pilot project on the I-110 and I-10 freeways (I-110 ExpressLanes open now, I-10 ExpressLanes opening February 23, 2013). A sculpture by renowned artist Donald Lipski is incorporated in the new El Monte Station as part of Metro’s public art program. “Time Piece” features three functional clocks suspended from a sweeping stainless steel arch using a web of thin stainless steel cables. 

Metro Bike Hub

Opening early this year, the El Monte Station will feature a brand new secure bicycle parking room to better serve multi-modal travelers. The Metro Bike Hub will open with parking for 60 bikes, a bike repair stand and bike pump, as well as controlled access and 24-hour security cameras. Users will need to register and pay a small fee to access the area – similar to Metro’s bicycle locker program. Located in the south building near the station entrance, the new Metro Bike Hub is expected to open toward the end of the year and is the first of several similar facilities planned.



Silver 2 Silver

Silver 2 Silver Service

Riding the Metro Silver Line or Foothill Transit Silver Streak between El Monte Station and Downtown LA is easier than ever before. That’s because Metro and Foothill Transit have teamed up to offer a new and convenient combined “Silver 2 Silver” service.                                                         

Metro 30-Day, 7-Day or Day Passes and Foothill Transit 31-Day Passes are now accepted on Metro or Foothill buses, and riders paying cash pay the same fare no matter which bus they take. Riders can just board the first bus to arrive - Silver Line or Silver Streak - show their fare media from either Metro or Foothill Transit on either line, and be on their way.

Silver 2 Silver Fares: Because the Silver Line and Silver Streak run primarily on freeways, special fares apply, as shown below: Metro Silver Line Foothill Transit Silver Streak
Cash Fare $2.45 $2.45
Senior/Disabled/Medicare Cash Fare $1.15 Peak             $0.85 Off-Peak $1.15 All Day
30/31 Day or EZ transit pass Honored as Cash Fare
Metro Day Pass Honored as Cash Fare Honored as Cash Fare
Metro 7-Day Pass $0.95 Additional $0.95 Additional
Metro 30-Day Pass $0.95 Additional $0.95 Additional
Metro 30-Day Pass + 1 zone $0.25 Additional $0.25 Additional
Metro 30-Day Pass + 2 zones Honored as Cash Fare Honored as Cash Fare
Foothill Transit Silver Streak 31 -Day Pass Honored as Cash Fare Honored as Cash Fare
Foothill Transit 31 -Day Local Pass $1.20 Additional $1.20 Additional
EZ transit pass $0.95 Additional $0.95 Additional
EZ transit pass + 1 zone $0.25 Additional $0.25 Additional
EZ transit pass + 2 zones Honored as Cash Fare Honored as Cash Fare
    Zone 3 sticker required outside Silver 2 Silver zone


Construction Notices

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Construction Notices

Start Date Notice Brief More Info

03/02/2011

Area: El Monte Station on Santa Anita Av

To address the impact on parking during construction phasing of the new El Monte Station, Metro is working with the City of El Monte to identify and secure additional customer parking as soon as feasible. We will update our customers when plans for additional parking have been identified. Thank you for your patience as we work to construct a new and improved El Monte Station.

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New artist opportunities at El Monte Station

Posted by Heidi Zeller on April 9, 2013 9:53 am
View of artwork location at El Monte Station transit bay concourse wall. Each panel measures approximately 8’ x 8’ (there are four identical bays with four identically sized panels). Metro is ...

Other actions taken today by the Metro Board of Directors: contract to buy new buses, TVMs for El Monte Station

Posted by Steve Hymon on January 24, 2013 3:48 pm
Here are a few other items of interest tackled at today’s meeting of the full Metro Board of Directors: •The Board approved a $302-million contract with New Flyer of America for the purchase ...

Metro staff proposes installing four ticket vending machines at new El Monte Station

Posted by Steve Hymon on January 16, 2013 10:49 am
El Monte TVM staff report by The Metro Board of Directors will be holding its committee meetings today and Thursday. I’m going through the agendas and will post staff reports and proposals ...

El Monte Busway closed for construction this weekend between downtown L.A. and El Monte Station

Posted by Gayle Anderson on October 30, 2012 3:01 pm
Due to Metro ExpressLanes construction, the El Monte Busway will be closed from Alameda St to El Monte Station from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov.2, through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5. All buses will use the ...

Canopy design and sun protection at the new El Monte Station

Posted by Steve Hymon on October 19, 2012 1:34 pm
Click above to see larger. I received an email earlier this week from a rider asking about the canopies on the upper level of the new El Monte Station and whether they would afford much protection ...

It's opening day for new El Monte Station

Posted by Steve Hymon on October 14, 2012 10:54 am
The lower level at the new station. Photo by Steve Hymon/Metro. Patrons waiting for buses at the new station. Photo by Steve Hymon/Metro. I was over at the new El Monte Station earlier this morning ...

Ready to roll: El Monte Station opens this Sunday

Posted by Gayle Anderson on October 12, 2012 4:18 pm
Time Piece: Iconic sculpture by Donald Lipski frames the entrance to the new El Monte Station, which opens to the public this Sunday. Photo by Luis Inzunza. The new El Monte Station opens for ...

Video from beautiful (and green!) El Monte Station dedication

Posted by Kim Upton on October 10, 2012 3:58 pm

Pics of new El Monte Station

Posted by Steve Hymon on October 10, 2012 1:25 pm
The ribbon cutting was held this morning for the new El Monte Station — and it's certainly an impressive building. “Has anyone ever seen a more beautiful bus facility?,” asked ...

Iconic sculpture watches over new El Monte Station

Posted by Heidi Zeller on October 10, 2012 11:47 am
Time Piece, a sculpture designed by Donald Lipski for the new El Monte Station, which includes three double sided clocks, and is suspended by a network of cables from a 30 foot tall stainless steel ...




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