Cordova Town Center station

Cordova Town Center station is a side platformed SacRT light rail station in Rancho Cordova, California, United States. The station was opened on June 11, 2004, and is operated by the Sacramento Regional Transit District. It is served by the Gold Line. It is located near the intersection of Olson Drive/Cordova Lane and Folsom Boulevard and serves the nearby Rancho Cordova Town Center and a variety of shopping destinations.

Cordova Town Center
SacRT light rail
Station platform in October 2024
General information
LocationFolsom Boulevard and Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, California
United States
Coordinates38°35′59″N 121°16′58″W / 38.59972°N 121.28278°W / 38.59972; -121.28278
Owned bySacramento Regional Transit District
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport Sacramento Regional Transit: SmaRT Ride Rancho Cordova[1]
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Parking23 spaces[2]
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedJune 11, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-06-11)[3]
Services
Preceding station Sacramento Regional Transit District Following station
Zinfandel Gold Line Sunrise
Location
Map

Cordova Town Center, along with Zinfandel and Sunrise, opened on June 11, 2004, as part of an $89 million, 2.8-mile (4.5 km) extension of the Gold Line east of the Mather Field/Mills station.[4] Rancho Cordova city officials have stated the establishment of the stations will help in the development of transit-oriented development/redevelopment of the Folsom corridor through the city.[5]

Platforms and tracks

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Side platform, doors open on the right
Westbound      Gold Line toward Sacramento Valley Station (Zinfandel)
Eastbound      Gold Line toward Historic Folsom (Sunrise)
Side platform, doors open on the right
Freight track UP Placerville Industrial Lead; No passenger service →

References

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  1. ^ "SacRT System Map" (PDF) (Map). Sacramento Regional Transit District. August 29, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "Park-and-Ride Lots". Sacramento Regional Transit District. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Bizjak, Tony (June 10, 2004). "All aboard! RT extension ready to roll – Three light-rail stations open Friday morning in Rancho Cordova". The Sacramento Bee. p. B1.
  4. ^ Dugan, Molly (June 12, 2004). "New light rail stations open to little fanfare". The Sacramento Bee. p. B3.
  5. ^ Bizjak, Tony (July 2, 2004). "City hitches hopes to light rail - Rancho Cordova plans development hubs". The Sacramento Bee. p. B1.