Overview

Busiest Bus Only Station West of Chicago Expands

With more than 1,200 daily bus trips daily serving 22,000 passengers, the El Monte Station will be re-built and expanded to double its current size. Currently served by Metro, Foothill Transit, Greyhound and El Monte Transit, the facility has lacked the capacity to handle additional bus service and wasn't originally designed to accommodate newer-generation buses.

The current facility has been demolished and will be replaced with a new two-level station. Bus operations have been temporarily relocated to a 20-bay Temporary Bus Terminal near the intersection of Santa Anita Ave and Ramona Blvd until construction of the new station is completed.

Additional Parking

Metro is aware of the parking shortage at El Monte Station, and apologizes for the inconvenience to our customers. We are continuing to work on securing additional parking as soon as possible, and have been advised of some overflow parking lots that the City of El Monte has made available for immediate use. Please view map for locations of the overflow parking lots that can be used now.

Project Highlights

• Increases passenger capacity by 82% (from 22,000 to 40,000)
• Increases bus bays by 87% (from 16 to 30)
• Increases bicycle lockers/storage from 0 to 30
• Serves 40-ft and 60-ft (articulated) buses
• Adds regional Transit Store, bike lockers, and potential future retail opportunities
• Enhances law enforcement presence
• Supports additional bus service on the I-10 El Monte Busway to enhance the performance of the I-10 Metro ExpressLanes Demonstration Project. 
• Provides new wayfinding signage

Project Schedule

• Construction start date: September 2010
• Anticipated completion date: Fall 2012