26th Street/Bergamot station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California , United States |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
26th Street/Bergamot station is a ground-level light rail stop within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network, situated near the intersection of 26th Street and Olympic Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. The station derives its name from the nearby Bergamot Station Arts Center and operates on the E Line.
Station layout
Positioned in Santa Monica's Pico District, this station lies along the southern boundary of Olympic Boulevard, just to the east of 26th Street.
The City of Santa Monica refers to this vicinity as the "Bergamot Transit Village." It is conveniently located within walking range of various offices and studios, including the Water Garden office complex, as well as multiple parks.
Access points are located at both ends of the platform.
Connections
As of , the following transit connections are accessible:
- Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica): routes 5, 16, and 43
Notable places nearby
Nearby attractions include:
Name and history
The designation "Bergamot Station" originates from 1890, when it functioned as a stop and car storage location on the steam-powered Los Angeles and Independence Railroad, which connected Santa Monica with downtown Los Angeles. Later, it served as part of the Santa Monica Air Line on the Pacific Electric trolley network until ceasing operations in 1953.
Vehicle maintenance facility
The second phase of Expo included construction of a maintenance center for Expo light-rail vehicles, responsible for tasks such as servicing, cleaning, inspections, and repairs. This facility includes a yard capable of storing up to 45 light rail transit vehicles.
Multiple locations were evaluated for this facility, including the "Verizon site" located east of Bergamot Station and the Bergamot Station site itself. Opposition arose from local residents concerned about noise and environmental effects at the Verizon site, while artists occupying Bergamot Station resisted development there due to its significance to the West Coast art community.
In response, the City of Santa Monica and Expo collaborated to establish a "hybrid site" combining portions of the Verizon site with a parking lot owned by Santa Monica College, aiming to minimize environmental impacts effectively.