Rapid Bus Work Rolls Out on Glenoaks and Broadway

Glendale, CA · September 20, 2026

Savor that second pour of coffee before heading out to the Verdugo Park lawns or the market stalls on Honolulu Avenue. Overcast skies are keeping the morning comfortably cool for an outdoor stroll.

The Lead

Crews are preparing to break ground on Glendale's segments of the 19-mile North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit line this month, bringing significant changes to key surface streets. The $409 million regional project connects the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys with zero-emission electric buses running along dedicated transit lanes on Glenoaks Boulevard, Central Avenue, and Broadway. For local commuters, the layout promises roughly 30 to 40 percent faster cross-valley transit trips, though it will reconfigure traffic lanes and street parking near planned stations at Brand, Central, and Pacific. Beyond the transit platforms, Metro and city engineers are coordinating upgrades to storm drainage, ADA curb ramps, and traffic signal timing along the entire corridor. Initial utility trenching and survey markings along Glenoaks will guide the first phase of street construction over the coming weeks.

Local Pulse

Elk Mini Park Playground Replacement Nears Completion Parks Crews will finish installing new play structures and safety surfacing by month's end, reopening the neighborhood recreation space.
Curb Ramp Upgrades Continue in West Glendale Roads Public works teams are replacing concrete ramps along Hale Street and Linden Avenue to improve sidewalk accessibility for pedestrians.
Brand Associates Opens Choreographer Dance Applications Community Local performers and dance companies can submit proposals through mid-autumn for the spring performance season at the art center.

Today's Outlook

High 81°F · Low 64°F — Overcast
- Overcast skies will keep midday walks comfortable without needing heavy layers.

What's On Around Town

Today

Montrose Harvest Market Honolulu Avenue (2300 block Honolulu Ave), 8:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free Fresh mountain-valley produce, artisan breads, and leisurely Sunday morning browsing.
Armenian Independence Day Festival Verdugo Park (1621 Cañada Blvd), 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Free Live music, traditional dance, cultural exhibits, and outdoor family food stalls.
Armenian Film Festival: Shorts Showcase Look Cinemas (128 Artsakh Ave), 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Paid Curated screenings exploring heritage and global perspectives on the big screen.

Tomorrow

Recoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage Through Language Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Free
Back Alley Painters Open Session Glendale Central Library (222 E Harvard St), 11:00 AM · Free
Monday Social Fun Run Run With Us (235 N Lake Ave), Pasadena, 6:00 PM · Free

Tuesday

Biotechnology Undergraduate Research Presentations Cimmarusti Science Center (1500 N Verdugo Rd), 12:30–1:30 PM · Free
Burbank City Council Candidate Forum Burbank City Hall (275 E Olive Ave), Burbank, 6:00 PM · Free
The Visit Pasadena Playhouse (39 S El Molino Ave), Pasadena, 7:30 PM · Paid

Spotlight & Story

The Alex Theatre Neon Tower
- In 1940, movie palace architect S. Charles Lee added the theatre’s iconic 100-foot neon tower and starburst to catch motorists' eyes along Brand Boulevard. The towering beacon pulled a hidden courtyard cinema right out to the curb.

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