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Monrovia business owner says more frequent Metro stops and prolonged Magnolia closure are hurting revenue; city cites Edison permit delay
Summary
A Monrovia gas station owner told the City Council excessive Metro A Line stop frequency and a prolonged closure of South Magnolia Avenue have reduced foot traffic and revenue. City management said utility undergrounding and Edison permit review have delayed Magnolia work and referred traffic-safety concerns to a warrant analysis process.
Meldia Merabi, owner of a 76 gas station about 0.3 miles from the Monrovia Metro Station, told the City Council on Aug. 5 that more frequent Metro A Line stops and an extended closure of South Magnolia Avenue have reduced customer foot traffic and hurt business revenue.
"The metro train now stops every 4 to 6 minutes, far more often than originally indicated," Merabi said, adding that the increased stops, combined with the Magnolia closure, have caused "constant traffic interruptions, rerouting, and disruptive delays" that have driven customers away.
The city's response came from Dylan, City Manager, who said the Magnolia closure resulted from two…
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