More About The 2 Options
An informed decision is a good decision. Consider the facts and figures for each route and review the 'before' and 'after' street sections found below to help inform your route preference. If you're looking for more information, you can also contact the City of Glendale using the contact form on the home page.
Route 1
The loop option would utilize both Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue to connect with the Larry Zarian Transportation Center. A northbound track would service Central Avenue north of Colorado Street, while a southbound track would service Brand Boulevard. South of Colorado the north and southbound tracks would both operate on Central Avenue until they connect at the Larry Zarian Transportation Center, with existing Amtrak and Metrolink services.
Facts & Figures
1,400
to
3,800
estimated ridership
(people per day)
70 - 80
parking spaces impacted by stations
6.2 million
commercial square footage along proposed route
Brand Boulevard
North of Colorado Street
today
loop proposal
North of Colorado Street
today
loop proposal
Route 2
The bi-directional option would serve north and southbound tracks on Central Avenue, south of Colorado Street, and move to Brand Boulevard north of Colorado Street. This would concentrate the streetcar on Glendale’s most popular pedestrian street and the center of entertainment, dining, and shopping activity within the city.
Facts & Figures
1,500
to
4,000
estimated ridership
(people per day)
60 - 75
parking spaces impacted by stations
8.15 million
commercial square footage along proposed route
Brand Boulevard
North of Colorado Street
today
bi-directional proposal
North of Colorado Street
today
bi-directional proposed
Route 1 - The loop option
The loop option would utilize both Brand Boulevard and Central Avenue to connect with the Larry Zarian Transportation Center. A northbound track would service Central Avenue north of Colorado Street, while a southbound track would service Brand Boulevard. South of Colorado the north and southbound tracks would both operate on Central Avenue until they connect at the Larry Zarian Transportation Center, with existing Amtrak and Metrolink services.
Alignment Length
Number of Stations
Construction Cost
Maintenance Cost
Estimated Ridership
1,400 - 3,800 people per day
$4 - 5 million
$250 - 300 million
16
2.88 miles
Commercial on Alignment
Parking Impacts for Stations
6,200,000 square foot
Los of 70 - 80 spaces
Route 2 - The bi-directional option
The bi-directional option would serve north and southbound tracks on Central Avenue, south of Colorado Street, and move to Brand Boulevard north of Colorado Street. This would concentrate the streetcar on Glendale’s most popular pedestrian street and the center of entertainment, dining, and shopping activity within the city.
Alignment Length
Number of Stations
Construction Cost
Maintenance Cost
Estimated Ridership
1,500 - 4,000 people per day
$4 - 5 million
$250 - 300 million
16
2.88 miles
Commercial on Alignment
Parking Impacts for Stations
8,150,000 square feet
Loss of 60 - 75 spaces
City of Glendale Planning Division
(818) 548-2140