City of Glendale, CA
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A curb to curb transportation service made available by the City of Glendale to its residents who are 65 years of age or older. Disabled residents of any age are also served. Certification of disability from a doctor is required if resident is under 65 years of age.
Larry Zarian Transportation Center
The Glendale Amtrak/Metrolink Station, now referred to as the Larry Zarian Transportation Center, in honor of former Glendale Mayor Larry Zarian, is an Amtrak and Metrolink rail station in the city of Glendale, California. This multi/modal center used to be known as Tropico. The LZTC located at 400 West Cerritos Avenue, was originally constructed in 1923 and was extensively renovated in September 1999. The LZTC serves as a central transportation hub for the City of Glendale. Several public transportation systems; such as Amtrak, Metrolink, Greyhound, Metro, and the Glendale Beeline utilizes the LZTC as a transfer point and/or layover. Ten Pacific Surfliner trains serve the station daily and 54 Metrolink trains serve the station each weekday, as well as serving the Antelope Valley Line on Saturdays.
Originally known as the Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, it was built by the Southern Pacific Railroad in the Mission Revival Style in 1923. It had replaced an older depot dating from 1883, In 1997, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a favorite of train aficionados.