Gold Line
Coverage of Gold Line in the Nexus archive.
- Metro hears from neighbors of the new Commanders stadium site in DC
Metro hosted an open house for neighbors regarding the $3.8 billion Commanders stadium development in DC, addressing challenges like moving up to 38,000 fans through Stadium-Armory Station. Metro plans to expand the station and promote the Gold Line rapid bus line, connecting Union Station and Stadium/Armory. The project includes funding contributions from the Commanders organization ($2.7 billion) and a public package of $1.1 billion from the District.
- Charlotte transit repairs will cause temporary French Street closure
Charlotte's French Street Station will temporarily close for concrete repairs, causing Gold Line streetcars to bypass the station and adjust service to Johnson C. Smith University. The closure is part of infrastructure maintenance, while the transit system also plans to implement a new fare policy for the Gold Line over the next 12 to 18 months.
- Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations See an 11.3% Ridership Jump on the A Line
Pasadena’s Six Metro Stations saw an 11.3% increase in A Line ridership in May compared to the same month a year ago, outpacing the 9.5% system-wide gain. The A Line, which includes stops at Memorial Park, Del Mar, and Sierra Madre Villa, previously operated as the Gold Line.
- CATS to crack down on fare evasion, introduces new fare plan
CATS is ending cash payments and implementing a new fare plan requiring Gold Line riders to pay for the first time. The changes, approved by the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, have sparked public dissatisfaction, with riders criticizing reduced accessibility and unreliable payment technology. Fares remain unchanged, and the transition to a paid system is framed as a safety measure.