With gas prices high and getting higher, Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean believes the city should do everything they can to provide commuters with alternative transportation opportunities.
“I have to tell you every time I need to go to downtown L.A. I will take the train if I possible can,” said McLean.
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and Bob Haueter, deputy chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon
To improve the convenience of train travel, this morning the city held a ground breaking for the expansion of the Newhall Metrolink parking area which will add 95 new parking spaces on an existing 38,000 square foot area adjacent to the existing parking area.
The available parking for Metrolink will increase to 321 spaces.
McLean says the additional parking will not just benefit commuters and the community center.
“The expansion will also help with the revitalization of Old Town Newhall by providing more parking for events on Main Street,” McLean said.
The expansion project will also include a new half-acre passive recreation park to be located directly behind the Newhall Community Center.
“The new passive park will include benches, picnic tables, trees, lights with glare shields for security, walkways and irrigated planted areas,” said McLean.
According to the McLean, the city received $950,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant funds to construct the additional 95 parking spaces and the new passive recreation park will be funded by special park funds which are from the city’s Quimby funds.
The state Quimby Act, established in the California legislature in 1965, allows local agencies, such as the City of Santa Clarita, to establish ordinances requiring residential subdivision developers to pay impact fees that can be used to purchase and develop land and/or recreational facilities.
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The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, June 5 - Sunday, June 11.
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The Santa Clarita Library's annual Summer Reading challenge will kick off on June 12. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, will boast the theme "Find Your Voice!"
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for an upcoming exhibit located in the First Floor Gallery of City Hall. This art exhibition is seeking artwork depicting the theme of "Pop Culture."
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled full freeway closures on the northbound and southbound State Rout 14 / Antelope Valley Freeway between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, June 6, beginning with closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 6:30 p.m.
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, June 5 - Sunday, June 11.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit L.A. County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters.
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The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will meet on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Raising the Curtain Foundation, through their Grand Ovation program, honored Jim Sudik and Paco Vela on Thursday, June 1 by naming the dressing rooms at the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts after the duo.
The Santa Clarita Library's annual Summer Reading challenge will kick off on June 12. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Santa Clarita Public Library, will boast the theme "Find Your Voice!"
Join instructor Katie Pinto at Bouquet Canyon Park on Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a fun and interactive Hula Hoop class for adults and seniors.
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
City Cinemas in the Park will screen the film "The Little Rascals" on June 23 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be shown in Newhall Park, 24923 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking artwork for an upcoming exhibit located in the First Floor Gallery of City Hall. This art exhibition is seeking artwork depicting the theme of "Pop Culture."
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