"Get into the ACT" of using Alhambra's convenient community bus transit system.

  Transportation Services

Alhambra is conveniently located
eight miles east of Downtown Los
Angeles and minutes from the
nearby cities of Pasadena,
Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San
Marino and other San Gabriel
Valley locations.

City Transportation:

ALL ABOARD!

The Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) System offers riders an inexpensive mode of travel (a 25-cents fare) within city limits, so it's possible to leave that gas-guzzling, $3 per gallon (or more) vehicle in the garage! Although schedules are provided below, for the most up-to-date scheduling information, it is recommended that you call an ACT representative at (626) 289-1220.

ACT provides two routes (see Map of ACT Route):

• The GREEN LINE - makes its way around town (literally)
  - Route: travels both clockwise and counter-clockwise along Main Street 
    o... along Main Street (from Palm to Chapel)
    o...along Valley Boulevard (from Fremont to Vega)
     North/south connections are made on both the east side and west side of town.
  - Frequency: Six days per week - every 20 minutes 
    Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  - GREEN LINE Schedule
   
• The BLUE LINE - runs a split schedule from downtown to Cal State LA and back
  - Route: 
    o...Chapel to Bay State to Commonwealth to Fremont to Hellman to Cal State --
    and back
  - Frequency: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and again 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  - BLUE LINE Schedule
  
  ACT does not operate on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Senior Transportation:
Senior Ride is a local transportation service provided free to Alhambra residents 60+ years of age, or disabled residents of any age. This curb-to-curb service transports seniors throughout the city for any purpose and up to two miles beyond city limits for medical appointments only. Registration is accepted with a photo ID proving age and Alhambra residency (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) at the following locations: Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.; California Lutheran Home, 2400 S. Fremont Ave.; Atherton Baptist Home, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Senior Ride reservations may be made during the following hours by calling:

(626) 289-RIDE (289-7433)
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
     Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Complete information concerning Senior Ride is available at Joslyn Center, 210 North Chapel Avenue. Youo may also call Joslyn Center at (626) 570-5056.

Metro Gold Line:
While the ACT bus can take you to destinations within our city limits, the Metro Bus/Rail system provides a fast and efficient way to get to points beyond. Alhambra residents and persons working in our city may find that the new Gold Line, which connects to the Metro Red Line, offers a convenient means to make connections to various Southland locations to and from Alhambra. Metro Bus stops in Alhambra include:

• Metro Bus Line 76/376: Eastbound/Westbound - Stops at Valley & Garfield with connections to/from the cities of Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, Rosemead and El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 176:  Eastbound/Westbound (Monday-Friday only)- Stops at Main & Garfield with connections to/from the cities of Glassel Park, Highland Park, South Pasadena (Mission & Fairoaks), San Gabriel, Rosemead and El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 256: Northbound (Monday-Friday only) - Stops at Commonwealth & Fremont and Baystate & Garfield with connections from the cities of Paramount, Southgate, Bell Gardens, Commerce and East L.A.
• Metro Bus Lines 260/361:  Northbound & Southbound - Stops at Huntington at Atlantic with connections to/from the cities of Compton, Lynwood, Maywood, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Pasadena and Altadena.  

o...Metro System Map (Click here to see the entire Metro Bus Line system)

Bus Tokens
Tokens for use on Metro Rail buses and Metro Rail can be purchased at the main counter of the Finance Department. Each bag contains ten tokens at a cost of $12.50. The regular Metro base fare is $1.25 per ride.

Income-Qualified Bus Passes
The City of Alhambra provides a subsidy program for MTA bus passes that are available to qualifying Alhambra residents: low income, seniors/disabled and students (K-12 grade & college/vocational students). Effective July 1, 2007, the monthly pass fee schedule will be as follows:

Description	MTA Cost	New Fare as of 7/1/07
Token	$12.50/10	$12.50/10
Regular Pass	$62.00	$52.00
Senior/Disabled Person (Blind Free)	$14.00	$9.00
Students (K-12 Grades)	$24.00	$17.00
Students (College & Vocational)	$36.00	$25.50

Passes are sold from the 25th of the month to the 10th of the following month. To qualify, the resident must provide proof of Alhambra residency and eligibility (i.e., valid school I.D. for students, proof of age for senior citizens age 65 or older, Medi-Cal card, SSI, I.H.S.S., ATD, General Relief, AFDC or current tax return). Once the resident qualifies for the program, a photo identification card is issued. The card is the resident's proof of qualification in the program and must be presented each month when purchasing the monthly pass. A yellow card is given to seniors; non-seniors receive a blue card. Non-seniors must also obtain a card from the MTA. A sticker is placed on the MTA card indicating that the individual has paid for a particular month.

Airports:
Several airports reside within driving distance. Los Angeles International Airport, which serves destinations around the globe, is little more than a half-hour away. Additional local airports within driving range include Ontario Airport, Burbank Airport, Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Airport.

Amtrak:
Take the train to destinations throughout the United States. An online site is available to assist you in planning and booking your trip.

Map Guides:
Find out how to get to your destination anywhere in Alhambra or the entire U.S. using MapQuest. This useful web site provides detailed directions on how to get to your destination, how long it will take and the distance in miles.

Parking in the City of Alhambra:
The city provides 19 downtown public parking lots -- all free of charge. Parking restrictions are in effect on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily, except on the streets described in the Alhambra Municipal Code described under Title XI: Vehicles & Traffic (Chapter 11.36.012). Applications for annual all-night parking permits (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.016) may be obtained upon request from the Finance Department. All-night guest parking requires a temporary parking permit which can be obtained through the Police Department (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.050.).

Parking Citations
The Finance Department processes payments for parking citations only (not moving violations) obtained within the City limits. Payments can be remitted ONLINE or by PHONE, in person or by mail. To mail your payment, send it  to: City of Alhambra, Finance Department, 111 S. First St., , Alhambra, CA 91801. To contest a citation, you may request an Administrative Review within 21 days from the date of issuance of the citation or 10 days of the mailing of the Late Notice. To request a review, please do so in writing, stop by the Finance Department Customer Service counter, or call (626) 570-5020.

Transportation Links:

• Amtrak Service
• California Highway Patrol / Traffic Incident Report Information
• MTA Bus and Rail Lines  / Ride-Sharing Information
• Metrolink
• Los Angeles International Airport
• Ontario Airport
• Burbank Airport
• Van Nuys Airport
• John Wayne Airport
• Taxi Cab Services
• MapQuest Map of Alhambra
• Sign up for MTA Ride-Matching Service
• Current Local Freeway Traffic Conditions