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Covina Forward Transit Center http://www.covinaforward.com/transit-center Foothill Transit is proposing to develop a transit center, park & ride facility and related transportation services. The transit center will provide an opportunity for Covina residents to easily access both the nearby downtown Covina Metrolink Station and the Azusa Metro Gold Line Station, which is located approximately 2.5 miles north of the proposed project site. The transit center will provide connections to local and commuter express bus service, providing a direct link into downtown Los Angeles with minimal stops. With the downtown Covina train station being one of the busiest Metrolink stations in the system, additional parking and access to public transportation is essential. Bus Route Service Foothill Transit is proposing to provide Express Bus Service directly to downtown Los Angeles. In addition, through the local service, commuters will easily access the Downtown Covina Metrolink Station as well as the Metro Gold Line in Azusa. Bus Fleet Foothill Transit buses operate using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which emit up to 90% fewer pollutants than traditional diesel-powered buses and is odorless, colorless and tasteless. There will not be any diesel buses in operation. Foothill Transit has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is working to transition their fleet to become all electric by 2030. Sustainability Environmental protection and sustainability is very important to Foothill Transit, and it is conveyed in the planning stages of of new programs, construction, and in all work conducted at Foothill Transit. As part of the Covina Forward Transit Center, Foothill Transit will design its parking facility to be an energy-efficient building, including solar panel canopies to help power the electric vehicle charging stations. PROJECT RENDERINGS

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  • Covina Forward Transit Center http://www.covinaforward.com/transit-center

    Foothill Transit is proposing to develop a transit center, park & ride facility and related transportation services. The transit center will provide an opportunity for Covina residents to easily access both the nearby downtown Covina Metrolink Station and the Azusa Metro Gold Line Station, which is located approximately 2.5 miles north of the proposed project site. The transit center will provide connections to local and commuter express bus service, providing a direct link into downtown Los Angeles with minimal stops. With the downtown Covina train station being one of the busiest Metrolink stations in the system, additional parking and access to public transportation is essential.

    Bus Route Service Foothill Transit is proposing to provide Express Bus Service directly to downtown Los Angeles. In addition, through the local service, commuters will easily access the Downtown Covina Metrolink Station as well as the Metro Gold Line in Azusa.

    Bus Fleet Foothill Transit buses operate using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which emit up to 90% fewer pollutants than traditional diesel-powered buses and is odorless, colorless and tasteless. There will not be any diesel buses in operation. Foothill Transit has committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is working to transition their fleet to become all electric by 2030.

    Sustainability Environmental protection and sustainability is very important to Foothill Transit, and it is conveyed in the planning stages of of new programs, construction, and in all work conducted at Foothill Transit. As part of the Covina Forward Transit Center, Foothill Transit will design its parking facility to be an energy-efficient building, including solar panel canopies to help power the electric vehicle charging stations.

    PROJECT RENDERINGS

    http://www.covinaforward.com/transit-center

  • Covina Forward iTEC http://www.covinaforward.com/covina-itec The City of Covina is proposing to develop an Innovation, Technology and Event Center, also known as Covina iTEC. The proposed project component includes:

    An event center which will accommodate a variety of meeting and event needs, from small conference rooms to large public assembly spaces

    Professional office space available for lease to entrepreneurs anxious to locate within a transit-oriented development

    An innovation and technology incubator, designed to assist in the development of startup companies by providing services such as management training, shared office support and the latest in technological infrastructure

    An outdoor garden/plaza area to complement and connect to the proposed transit center and residential project

    DRAFT SITE STUDIES

    http://www.covinaforward.com/covina-itec