Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center

{{Short description|Transit center in Santa Clarita, California}}

{{Infobox station

| name = Vista Canyon

| style = Metrolink (California)

| image = Vista Canyon station.jpg

| image_caption = Vista Canyon station platform

| address = 27550{{frac|1|2}} Vista Canyon Boulevard

| borough = Santa Clarita, California

| coordinates = {{coord|34.4131|-118.4339|name=Vista Canyon station|format=dms}}

| owned = City of Santa Clarita{{Cite web |title=Vista Canyon Train Station |url=https://metrolinktrains.com/rider-info/general-info/stations/vistacanyon/ |access-date=October 9, 2023 |website=Metrolink |language=en}}

| line = SCRRA Valley Subdivision{{CA rail schematics|page=17}}

| platform = 1 island platform{{Cite news |last=Murga |first=Tammy |date=October 29, 2019 |title=City Council greenlights Vista Canyon's transit center construction |agency=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal |url=https://signalscv.com/2019/10/city-council-greenlights-vista-canyons-transit-center-construction/ |access-date=October 28, 2020}}{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2020 |title=EXCITING STEP FOR METROLINK STATION |url=https://vistacanyon.com/news/whats-new/metrolink-milestone/ |access-date=October 28, 2020 |publisher=Vista Canyon}}

| tracks = 2

| bus_stands = 8

| connections =

| structure = Embankment

| parking = Yes

| bicycle = Racks and 18 lockers{{Cite web |title=Vista Canyon Train Station |url=https://metrolinktrains.com/rider-info/general-info/stations/vistacanyon |access-date=June 26, 2024 |website=Metrolink |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Striplin |first=Ken |date=October 1, 2023 |title=All Aboard at Vista Canyon! |url=https://santaclarita.gov/blog/2023/10/01/all-aboard-at-vista-canyon/ |access-date=June 26, 2024 |website=City of Santa Clarita |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Santa Clarita Bike Lockers |url=https://santaclaritatransit.com/services/santa-clarita-bike-lockers/ |access-date=July 2, 2024 |website=City of Santa Clarita Transit |language=en-US}}

| accessible = Yes

| opened = {{Start date and age|2023|10|23}}{{cite news |last1=Quezada |first1=Katherine |title=Connecting communities through the rails |url=https://signalscv.com/2023/10/connecting-communities-through-the-rails/ |access-date=October 23, 2023 |work=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal |publisher=Paladin Multi-Media Group, Inc. |date=October 20, 2023}}

| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Metrolink (California)|line=Antelope Valley|left=Vincent Grade/Acton|right=Via Princessa}}

| mapframe = yes

| mapframe-zoom = 14

}}

The Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center, also known as the Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center, is a Metrolink commuter rail station and transport hub in the Canyon Country neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California. It is located along Metrolink's Antelope Valley Line.

The station, which opened as infill between the previously existing {{scax|Vincent Grade/Acton}} and {{scax|Via Princessa}} stations, officially opened on October 23, 2023, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on October 20, 2023. An adjacent surface parking lot with 120 parking spaces opened in March 2024.

Overview

Built as part of the adjacent Canyon Valley transit-oriented development, the development features a Metrolink commuter rail infill station along the Antelope Valley Line, a bus transfer facility, and a 613-space parking garage. The hub is partly funded by a special tax district of adjacent properties,{{Cite news |last=McCrory |first=Chris |date=April 14, 2016 |title=City Council Approves Bond, Special Tax For Vista Canyon Development |agency=KHTS |url=http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-latest-news/city-council-approves-bond-special-tax-for-vista-canyon-development-169406 |access-date=October 28, 2020}} and by grants from Caltrans. The contract awarded for construction of the train station was valued at $23.7 million.{{Cite web |title=Improvement Projects |url=https://metrolinktrains.com/community-main/improvement-projects/ |access-date=December 18, 2022 |website=Metrolink}}

History

Initial planning for the transit center began in April 2010 and was completed in November 2012. NEPA environmental approval was obtained in June 2014. Pre-construction of the transit center began in September 2016, with construction expected to begin in November.{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2014 |title=VISTA CANYON MULTI-MODAL CENTER – RAIL STATION |url=http://filecenter.santa-clarita.com/transit/Schedule.pdf |access-date=February 22, 2023 |website=City of Santa Clarita Transit}}

On October 22, 2019, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a $1 million construction management contract with RailPros to build out the Metrolink station at Vista Canyon.{{Cite web |title=City Council greenlights Vista Canyon's transit center construction – Santa Clarita Valley Signal |date=October 29, 2019 |url=https://signalscv.com/2019/10/city-council-greenlights-vista-canyons-transit-center-construction/ |access-date=February 22, 2023 |language=en-US}}

Construction of the train station led by Icon West, Inc. began in December 2020.{{Cite news |last=Alvarenga |first=Emily |date=January 27, 2020 |title=City celebrates Vista Canyon Bus Transfer Station groundbreaking |agency=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal |url=https://signalscv.com/2020/01/city-celebrates-vista-canyon-bus-transfer-station-groundbreaking/ |access-date=October 28, 2020}} A groundbreaking for the rail station was held the same day as the opening of the parking facility: October 27, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Stewert |first=Raychel |date=October 27, 2020 |title=City Council holds ribbon cutting for new structure and Metrolink station |agency=The Santa Clarita Valley Signal |url=https://signalscv.com/2020/10/city-council-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-structure-and-metrolink-station/ |access-date=October 28, 2020}} At that time, the station was expected to open in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Michael |date=October 27, 2020 |title=City Council Breaks Ground On Vista Canyon Metrolink Station, Opens Parking Structure |url=https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/community-news/city-council-breaks-ground-on-vista-canyon-metrolink-station-opens-parking-structure-352026 |access-date=March 6, 2021 |website=Hometown Station {{!}} KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220 |language=en-US |quote=The Vista Canyon Metrolink Station is expected to be completed by early 2022.}}

Gallery

Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center (April 2023).jpg|Bus station nearing completion in April 2023

Vista Canyon Metrolink station (April 2023).jpg|Train station nearing completion in April 2023

Vista Canyon Metrolink Station May 2024.jpg|Vista Canyon Metrolink Station and adjacent parking lot in May 2024

References

External links

[https://santaclaritatransit.com/vista-canyon-regional-transit-center/ Vista Canyon Regional Transit Center] — project website
[https://ceqanet.opr.ca.gov/2007071039/9 Vista Canyon Metrolink Station Project] — California Environmental Quality Act assessment site

Category:Metrolink stations in Los Angeles County, California

Category:Santa Clarita, California

Category:Railway stations in the United States opened in 2023

Category:2023 establishments in California