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| Artesia Station | |
|---|---|
| Name | Artesia Station |
| Type | Commuter rail station |
| Borough | Artesia |
| Country | United States |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Rebuilt | 2014 |
| Owner | Metro Transit Authority |
| Code | ART |
Artesia Station is a regional commuter rail and intermodal transit hub serving the city of Artesia and surrounding municipalities. The facility functions as a node within multiple transit networks, linking suburban and urban corridors and interfacing with bus, rail, and shuttle operators. The station has influenced local development patterns and transit-oriented projects since its opening.
Artesia Station opened in 1989 amid expansion programs promoted by the Department of Transportation (United States), the Federal Transit Administration, and regional agencies such as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the State Department of Transportation. Early planning involved partnerships with the City of Artesia administration, the County Board of Supervisors, and private developers associated with the Redevelopment Agency and Housing and Urban Development initiatives. During the 1990s the station became a focal point in studies by the Urban Land Institute, the American Public Transportation Association, and academic groups at University of California, Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach. Funding rounds included grants from the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act programs and allocations from the Measure R transit ballot measure. The 2000s saw upgrades funded through a combination of Federal Transit Administration New Starts and state bonds administered by the California Transportation Commission. After seismic retrofitting mandated by the California Seismic Safety Commission, the station underwent reconstruction in 2014 coordinated with contractors licensed through the Associated General Contractors of America and engineering firms that previously worked on projects for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Amtrak California. Community advocacy groups including the Chamber of Commerce and neighborhood coalitions influenced subsequent service schedules and fare policies negotiated with the Transit Workers Union and municipal transit authorities.
The station sits adjacent to downtown Artesia near intersections with major arteries such as Artesia Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard, within the jurisdiction of the City Council of Artesia and the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. The rail alignment follows a corridor once owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad and later acquired by regional freight operators including Union Pacific Railroad. Track geometry features two island platforms serving four tracks, with an elevated concourse designed by architects affiliated with the American Institute of Architects and engineers who have also worked on Los Angeles Union Station projects. The site plan integrates stormwater infrastructure consistent with standards from the Environmental Protection Agency and local codes enforced by the County Public Works Department. Nearby land uses include municipal properties administered by the Artesia Public Works Department, cultural venues supported by the California Arts Council, and mixed-use parcels influenced by zoning ordinances approved by the Planning Commission.
Artesia Station is served by regional commuter services operated by the Metro Rail network, express corridors managed by the Metrolink system, and intercity connections coordinated with Amtrak routes. Bus operators at the adjacent transit center include Metro Local, Long Beach Transit, and regional shuttles run by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and municipal agencies from neighboring cities such as Norwalk and Lakewood. Operational oversight involves dispatch protocols aligned with the Federal Railroad Administration regulations and safety management systems certified under guidelines from the National Transportation Safety Board. Ticketing integrates smartcard schemes compatible with the Tap card standard and regional fare policies negotiated by the Southern California Association of Governments and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board. Staffing and labor relations are coordinated with the Transport Workers Union Local 100 and regional human resources divisions complying with rules from the Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor boards.
Passenger amenities include a staffed ticket office, automated ticket vending machines supplied by vendors used by Amtrak California, real-time passenger information displays coordinated with the National Transit Database, sheltered waiting areas designed per Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines, and elevators and ramps maintained to standards from the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. Retail spaces host franchises from national chains that have storefronts in locations such as Los Angeles International Airport and urban rail stations across the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system. Security is provided through partnerships with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department transit bureau and private security contractors accredited by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Bicycle parking and bike-share docks are provided in collaboration with regional programs modeled after installations at Santa Monica and Pasadena stations. Passenger services also include lost-and-found coordination with municipal authorities and customer assistance programs aligned with policies adopted by the American Public Transportation Association.
The intermodal plaza connects to multiple bus routes operated by Metro Buslines, Norwalk Transit, Pace (transit), and private airport shuttles used by vendors serving Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport. Ride-hailing zones and designated curbside pickups are regulated under ordinances enacted by the City of Artesia and enforced by the Department of Transportation (City of Artesia). Long-distance coach services link to terminals used by carriers serving corridors to San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, and other California destinations. Freight movements on adjacent rights-of-way are coordinated with BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad under agreements reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board.
Planned projects include capacity increases studied by consultants from the International Association of Public Transport and infrastructure investments proposed in regional plans from the Southern California Association of Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority 5-Year Plan. Proposals emphasize enhanced electrification compatible with initiatives by the California Air Resources Board and zero-emission vehicle strategies aligned with the California Energy Commission. Transit-oriented development concepts are being negotiated with private developers registered with the National Association of Home Builders and include mixed-income housing projects leveraging funding mechanisms like Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and state cap-and-trade proceeds administered by the Strategic Growth Council. Technology upgrades under consideration involve integration with contactless payment systems promoted by the Federal Transit Administration and signal improvements consistent with Positive Train Control mandates overseen by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Category:Railway stations in Los Angeles County