Silver Streak (bus)
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Silver Streak is a bus rapid transit system operated by Foothill Transit between Los Angeles and Montclair. Service began on March 18, 2007 and also resulted in a restructuring of service. The idea of the Silver Streak came when Line 480, Foothill's most popular line, became a very busy bus line and needed higher-capacity vehicles and enhanced service. The goal of Silver Streak was to eliminate the many deviations and minor stops on Line 480 and provide a quality service that would attract discretionary riders.[1] Officially, the route is known as Line 707 [2].
The Silver Streak travels from the Montclair TransCenter to Downtown Los Angeles via the San Bernardino Freeway and El Monte Busway (I-10) for its entire length. Primary stops for the Silver Streak are at the Montclair TransCenter, Pomona Regional Transit Center, Westfield West Covina, El Monte Bus Station, and Union Station (Alameda St. off-ramp from the 101 Freeway) before going through Downtown Los Angeles and terminating at Grand Ave. & Olympic Blvd. In addition, several stops are unmarked on the map but are signed on the street, and are located at Azusa Avenue, Lakes Drive, Toluca Avenue, and Puente Avenue, replacing former stops on Foothill Transit Line 480.
Usually, the bus headsigns display "EASTBOUND" or "WESTBOUND" instead of "LOS ANGELES" or "MONTCLAIR."
The one-way fare is $2.50 ($96 for a monthly pass) for trips of any length, in contrast to the regular Foothill fare of $1.00. A discounted fare of $1.25 ($48 for a monthly pass) for seniors, the disabled, and Medicare card holders applies outside of peak hours. (Peak hours are non-holiday weekdays from 4-10am and from 2-8pm.) Proof-of-payment is employed for this line as Foothill passholders are permitted to board using any door. Other riders will receive a receipt showing fare payment. Fares were free from the start of service until April 1, 2007.
Local Plus service on Lines 482, 486, 488, 492, and 494 was converted to local service only, and the lines will have their western terminus at El Monte Bus Station. Line 480 was terminated at West Covina Fashion Plaza. Passengers have to transfer to Line 481, the Silver Streak, or Metro service to then get to Downtown Los Angeles.
[edit] Buses
60-foot NABI articulated buses are used on this route, like the ones used on the Metro Orange Line and some Metro Rapid routes.[3] 40-foot Gillig Advantage buses (F1100-F1176) and 40-foot NABI buses (F1500-F1509) are used during late night and early morning hours.
Each 60-foot NABI articulated bus has a "Spirit of..." label on each side of the bus. The labels represent a city, community, or large area that Foothill Transit serves.
| Bus Number | "Spirit of..." |
|---|---|
| F1600 | Arcadia |
| F1601 | San Dimas |
| F1602 | Avocado Heights |
| F1603 | Azusa |
| F1604 | Baldwin Park |
| F1605 | Bassett |
| F1606 | Bradbury |
| F1607 | Charter Oak |
| F1608 | City of Industry |
| F1609 | Claremont |
| F1610 | Covina |
| F1611 | Diamond Bar |
| F1612 | Duarte |
| F1613 | El Monte |
| F1614 | Glendora |
| F1615 | Hacienda Heights |
| F1616 | Irwindale |
| F1617 | La Puente |
| F1618 | La Verne |
| F1619 | Los Angeles County |
| F1620 | Monrovia |
| F1621 | Pomona |
| F1622 | Pomona Valley |
| F1623 | Rowland Heights |
| F1624 | San Gabriel Valley |
| F1625 | South El Monte |
| F1626 | Temple City |
| F1627 | Valinda |
| F1628 | Walnut |
| F1629 | West Covina |
[edit] List of stops, from East to West
| Station | Connections | Stop type |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair TransCenter | ||
| Pomona TransCenter | ||
| San Bernardino Fwy. & Azusa Ave. | ||
| Vincent Ave. & Lakes Dr. | ||
| Westfield West Covina | ||
| West Covina Pkwy. & Toluca Ave. | ||
| San Bernardino Fwy. & Puente Ave. | ||
| El Monte Bus Station | El Monte Busway | Busway stop. |
| California State University, Los Angeles | El Monte Busway | Busway stop. |
| Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center | El Monte Busway | Busway stop. |
| Union Station | Red Line Purple Line Gold Line El Monte Busway Metro Rapid: 704, 728, 740, 745, 770, 940 Amtrak Metrolink |
Busway stop. |
| Spring St. & 1st St. | Downtown street service. | |
| Civic Center | Red Line Purple Line Metro Rapid: 714, 728, 740, 745, 770 |
Downtown street service. |
| Grand Ave. / Olive St. & 2nd St. | Downtown street service. | |
| Pershing Square | Red Line Purple Line Metro Rapid: 714, 720, 728, 740, 745, 770, 940 Angels Flight |
Downtown street service. |
| 7th St/Metro Center | Red Line Purple Line Blue Line Harbor Transitway Metro Rapid: 714, 720, 760, 770 |
Downtown street service. |
| Grand Ave. / Olive St. & Olympic Blvd. | Downtown street service. |
