Transit Services

What is a TAP Card?

A Transit Access Pass or "TAP" card is a reusable plastic card that can hold all of your transit fare products! Each card has a built-in electronic chip that acts like a mini-computer inside your card. You can load Stored Value (money) and/or a variety of passes that allow you to travel on Metro, Foothill Transit and 22 other transit agencies across the region! Much easier and faster than cash; just load the type of fare you need and tap it each time you board.

Where to Get a TAP Card

You can buy a new TAP card, reload an existing TAP card or apply for a reduced fare TAP card at the following locations in Glendora:

Glendora Transportation Center
410 E. Dalton Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Glendora City Hall
Recreation and Human Services Department
116 E. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741
Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm

Reduced Fare TAP Card Applications

Many transit agencies offer reduced fare rates for Seniors, Disabled individuals and Students. Applications for Reduced Fee TAP cards must be submitted to the TAP offices either by mail, or through their online portal at www.taptogo.net. You can also apply for a Senior/Disabled/Student TAP card in person at the Glendora Transportation Center or Glendora City Hall.

Senior TAP Card Application Requirements

1. Photo ID (we will make a copy)
2. Current full-face photo (we will take one for you)

Disabled TAP Card Application Requirements

1. Photo ID (we will make a copy)
2. Current full-face photo (we will take one for you)
3. Proof of Disability (i.e Medicare Card - Medi-Cal not accepted, Disabled Veterans ID, Proof of SSI or SSDI - Letter of benefit award, letter of benefit adjustment, benefit check)

College/Vocational Student TAP Card Application Requirements

1. Photo ID (we will make a copy)
2. Current full-face photo (we will take one for you)
3. Proof of Enrollment - Current registration receipt, Computer printout with official school URL showing enrollment units (must be stamped by registrar's office), Current registration form or enrollment certificate stating the total number of units, or Official letter from school verifying enrollment.

K-12 Student TAP Card Application Requirements

1. Proof of Enrollment - Current Report Card, Current Valid School ID, Class Schedule with total number of units, or Official letter from school verifying enrollment.

Regular TAP Cards are available for purchase at the Transportation Center and can also be loaded with Stored Value or a variety of passes at the Center as well. Check out the main Bus Pass page for more information.

Bus Pass Subsidy Program

To encourage the use and affordability of public transportation, the Transportation Division offers five bus passes that are eligible for a seven dollar ($7) discount. The discounted passes include Metro 30-day Local passes and Foothill Transit 31-day Local passes. To be eligible for the discount, purchasers must be a Glendora resident and present proof of Glendora residency, such as a California ID card, utility bill or other, similar documentation.

TAP Card Sales for Large Groups (10 or more)

If you would like to purchase TAP cards for groups of 10 or more, requests must be made 2 weeks in advance. Please call or email the Transportation Center at (626) 852-4814 or transportation@cityofglendora.org.

Life Program

At Glendora, we are now part of the LIFE Program (Low Income Fare is Easy) with LA Metro. The LIFE Program is a fare-subsidy program for qualified low-income riders. If you qualify, we offer 20 free regional rides a month or discounts on 30 day passes.

If you qualify and would like to enroll, please visit the La Fetra Center located at 333 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741.

Then, visit the Transportation Center at 410 E Dalton Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 to receive your benefits!

TAP Reduced Fare

We also offer reduced fare at Glendora! Reduced Fare offers discounted rates for LA Metro passes to Seniors, People with Disabilities, College, and students K-12.

If you qualify and would like to enroll, please visit:

Glendora City Hall, Community Services Division: 116 E Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741; or

Glendora Transportation Center: 410 E Dalton Ave, Glendora, CA 91741

Applications

• General Application Form(PDF, 864KB)
• Supplemental Application Form (Under 62/ Disabled)(PDF, 138KB)

If you are interested in using the Glendora Dial-A-Ride service, choose the most convenient method to complete the application process:

By Mail

• Download, print and complete the General Application (see top of page).
• Please include a copy of a picture ID and at least one other form of proof of Glendora residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you).

Via Email

• Download, print and complete the General Application (see top of page), and attach it to an email.
• Please also attach scanned copies of your picture ID and at least one other form of proof of Glendora residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you).
• Email application and supporting documentation to: Transportation@CityofGlendora.org

Visit the Transit Center

• Complete the application in person at our Transportation Center.
• Please bring a picture ID and one form of proof of residency (utility bill, bank statement, recent piece of mail addressed to you).
• If you would like to complete the application process in person, but do not have a way to get to our office, please call us at (626) 914-8233 and we will set up an appointment to pick you up, bring you to our office and then take you home. This trip is free to you!

Note: If you are under 62 years of age and disabled you will need to fill out the Supplemental Application Form (see top of page) in addition to the General Application Form (see top of page) and have it verified by your doctor.

Reserve a Trip

Once you are registered you can begin to reserve trips;

• Reserve Trips Online
• Or Call Dispatch (626) 914-8233

We ask all riders to call at least 48 hours ahead of your requested trip in order to make sure that we are able to offer you times that fit best with your doctors appointment or other trip destination. Please make sure to have your desired time and destination address ready for your dispatcher. We will do our best to accommodate day-before and same-day trips but may not always have the availability in our schedule.

For more information about our guidelines and policies, please read our Rider's Guide(PDF, 2MB).

A Line (Gold) Commuter Shuttle Route Map and Schedule(PDF, 7MB)

Ride the Glendora Gold Line Shuttle and avoid the stress of trying to find parking at the APU/Citrus and Downtown Azusa stations. Our shuttles run from two locations here in Glendora to the APU/Citrus College Station and make stops along the way.

Park & Ride Locations

• Transit Parking Plaza @ Mountain View and Cullen Avenues (North Route)
• Teen & Family Center West Parking Lot @ 241 W. Dawson Avenue (South Route)

Please make sure to arrive to your stop early so that you are prepared to board when the shuttle arrives.

Shuttles must keep a schedule and may not be able to wait if you are running late.

Midday Shuttle Route Map and Schedule(PDF, 6MB)

Midday Shuttle Stops (During Regular School Year)

• Goddard, Sandburg and Royal Oak Middle Schools
• Glendora and Charter Oak High Schools
• Downtown Glendora
• Glendora Public Library
• Crowther Teen & Family Center

Shuttle Fare Rates

• $0.75 - Per Ride

Did You Know?

You can also use any other bus stop (Foothill Transit) located along the route! Most shuttles come around at least twice so don't worry if you miss the first one!

Check out our new morning shuttle! This new pilot route can help you get to school in the morning. Similar to our Midday Shuttle, this shuttle operates in the mornings hitting key stops around Glendora. Major stops include Glendora High School, Goddard Middle School, and Sandburg Middle School. This shuttle can also stop at any Foothill Transit stop along the route.

Morning Pilot Route(PDF, 5MB)

*This is a temporary route that the City is piloting.

First/last Mile Plan

The City of Glendora is part of LA Metro's First/Last Mile Plan! The Plan is an approach for identifying barriers and planning and implementing improvements for the first/last mile portions of an individual's journey. Working with LA Metro, we are looking to expand the transit experience, improve safety, and enhance visual aesthetics,

• Learn more about First/Last Mile
• See Glendora Project Concepts(PDF, 9MB)

What is a Dutch Intersection?

Story of the Design | Foothill/Grand Bridge

The expansion of the Santa Fe Railway from Chicago to Los Angeles in the late 1800's brought unprecedented population growth along the train route and transformed California's economy. With the establishment of the transcontinental railroad, citrus growers along the rail corridor from Glendora to Claremont were able to distribute their fruit to the rest of the country and citrus quickly became the economic base for the region.

The citrus boom spurred California's "second" Gold Rush—only the new gold was orange. Celebrating this citrus heritage in the region is the primary design driver that influenced the alignment motifs developed for the Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Montclair extension. The bridge columns and abutments for the Gold Line bridges in Glendora have been designed with patterns influenced by the circular shapes of citrus fruit framed by leaves with the retaining wall patterns inspired by the pith of the fruit.

• Foothill/Grand Intersection Bridge Design(PDF, 691KB)
• Parking Utilization and Protection Study Outline(PDF, 2MB)