1st Street station (Los Angeles Metro)
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Long Beach , United States |
Area served | Long Beach, California |
| Products | Los Angeles Metro Rail A Line service |
1st Street station is a ground-level light rail stop on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Situated in the center median of Long Beach Boulevard at the intersection with 1st Street in Long Beach, California, this station functions on a loop at the southern terminus of the A Line and exclusively serves southbound trains.
During the 2028 Summer Olympics, this station is expected to be a critical transit point for attendees heading to events at Long Beach Sports Park. These include handball competitions held at the Long Beach Arena, temporary venues for beach volleyball and water polo, as well as marathon swimming and rowing contests taking place in Long Beach harbor.
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As of , connections accessible from this station include:
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Breezy and Delightful, a kinetic artwork by Paul Tzanetopoulos, is installed at First Street Station. This piece draws inspiration from textile designs that represent Long Beach’s multicultural background. The sculptures, which rotate with the wind, are mounted on pylons along the platform and incorporate perforated graphic motifs that interact with sea breezes and sunlight to create moving shadows.
Tzanetopoulos’ creation is part of his ongoing series influenced by Marcel Duchamp’s Roto Series, utilizing graphic forms and three-dimensional illusions. This installation complements a broader interactive collection that includes a graphic CD reader interpreting the Roto Series through musical expression.