Lincoln/Cypress station
Lincoln/Cypress station is an elevated light rail stop on the A Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned above Avenue 26 between Artesian and Lacy Streets, it provides transit access to the neighborhoods of Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park in Los Angeles. The station is situated near where the line crosses Interstate 5. It commenced operations on July 26, 2003, as a component of the original Gold Line, which was initially referred to as the "Pasadena Metro Blue Line" project.
Connections
, available connections include:[1]
Station artwork
"Water Street: River of Dreams," a site-specific art installation by Cheri Gaulke, is featured at the station. This work bridges the heritage of the Tongva people with the modern environment. Notable components include a life-sized bronze figure of a Tongva woman collecting water and a 35-foot triptych “story fence” presenting text about both the Tongva community and the Los Angeles River.[2]
Previous station names
During its planning phase, the station was designated as Avenue 26. Subsequently, it was renamed Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park to better represent the surrounding neighborhoods. The current official name is "Lincoln/Cypress."
External links
- ↑ "A Line Timetable – Connections section" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. December 15, 2024. p. 2. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Water Street: River of Dreams". Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved November 6, 2021.