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South Pasadena
South Pasadena is known for shopping, restaurants,
coffee shops, and antiques. It sits astride historic Route
66. The Mission West district is one of Southern California's
more charming shopping areas and is frequented by artists,
students, celebrities and designers and looks much the same
today as it did in the early 20's and 30's. An evening farmer's
market attracts visitors and brings the community together
near the Gold Line station on Thursdays. The South Pasadena
Museum is located in one of the oldest structures still standing
in the city, and holds numerous artifacts tracing the history
of this area of the San Gabriel Valley. The earliest residents
were the Gabrielino Indians. After the Spanish colonized the
area, the Gabrielinos were taken into the missions where they
were to become independent Spanish citizens. Despite plans
to give half of the mission property back to the Indians,
very little land was actually returned. Today lively pedestrian
friendly commercial areas are filled with historic buildings,
compatible with its unique small town feel.
Source: City of South Pasadena Website
www.ci.south-pasadena.ca.us/
Mission Street / Meridian Avenue Light-Rail Train Grade Crossing Gate Upgrade and Safety Improvement Project:
In 2003, the Metro Gold Line began operating between East Pasadena and Downtown Los Angeles. The line was constructed by the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority (Construction Authority), and is operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Thirteen stations were part of this first segment of the line, including the station at Mission Street and Meridian Avenue in South Pasadena.
Following construction and operation beginning on the line, vehicular safety at the Mission Street and Meridian Avenue grade crossing became a concern. Because of the unique layout of the Mission/Meridian intersection, it was decided (through collaboration between the City, Construction Authority and CPUC) that the crossing could be improved by reconstructing the northern and western crossing gates. Agreement was reached between the three entities on specific actions to improve safety at the crossing, and the design was reviewed and approved by all three agencies.
In 2010, construction began to complete the following:
- Install new crossing gates in alignment with the right-of-way to eliminate the space that exists between the rails and the crossing gates, significantly reducing the possibility of a vehicle stopping in this area.
- Install new pedestrian access ramps will be also constructed on the southwest, northwest and northeast corners of the intersection to align with the reconfigured crossing gates.
For questions on the project, please contact the Metro Gold Line representative Sylvia Beltran at (626) 305-7012 or e-mail her at sbeltran@foothillextension.org.
Mission-Meridian Intersection Improvements
Mission-Meridian Project Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Mission Street / Meridian Avenue Notice of Construction: April - June 2010
Mission Street / Meridian Avenue - 2nd Notice of Construction
South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Q&A
Crossing Gate & Vehicle Detection Testing Notice - May 2010
See slide shows of construction progress here:
Southwest Corner Project Photos
Northwest Corner Project Photos
Northwest/east Corner Project Photos
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