August 2014
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Shuttles To Cerritos College and LBCC Resuming for Fall Semester
Orange
All American Park
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Dills Park
For more information, please visit the City’s website at www.paramountcity.com or call (562) 220-2121.
Richfield
Contreras
San Miguel San Vicente
Third
Paramount Substation
Georgia
Allen
Texaco
Library
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City Maintenance Facility
Progress Park
ALONDRA
Monroe
JACKSON
Jefferson
City Hall
LAKEWOOD
Meadows Park
DOWNEY
Myrrh
SOMERSET PARAMOUNT
Village Park
Indiana
Petrol
Vermont
San Luis
Colorado
Texaco
The bus stop location at Long Beach City College is on Clark Ave., just north of Carson St. The bus stop location at Cerritos College is on Alondra Blvd., just east of Studebaker. Each one-way trip is $1, but you can purchase a semester pass for $25. Passes can be bought at the Community Services and Recreation office at 15300 Downey Ave.
Paramount Park
San Carlos
Castana
Orizaba
ROSECRANS
Spane Park
UR Y 11 Anderson
Howe
GARFIELD
There are four pick-up and drop-off spots located throughout the City – Orange and Somerset, Century and Orange, Paramount Park and Progress Park. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, with a morning shift (6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and a
Each roundtrip – from individual bus stop, to the campus, and back again – takes roughly an hour. Consequently, a bus is available for pick-ups or drop-offs on the half hour throughout every shift … 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., etc.
ORANGE
The two “College-Bound” buses are continuing their rounds as the new semester begins later this month. One line goes to Cerritos College (starting on August 18) and another to Long Beach City College’s Liberal Arts Campus (beginning on August 25). The shuttles are available to students or anybody else who wants the ride.
late afternoon/evening shift (3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.).
San Jose
In the spirit of offering Paramount residents help in attaining their educational goals through the Paramount Education Partnership (PEP), the City offers transportation to local community colleges.
Harrison
70TH/FLOWER
Pick Up / Drop Off Location
Cerritos College Starting August 18
Long Beach City College’s Liberal Arts Campus Starting August 25
Important Paramount Phone Numbers City Hall (562) 220-2000 Sheriff's Station (562) 220-2002
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Code Enforcement (562) 220-2045 Recreation Parks, facilities, sports, classes, senior services (562) 220-2121 Building & Safety/Planning Building permits, inspections, zoning (562) 220-2036
Public Works Street sweeping, tree trimming, sidewalks, potholes (562) 220-2020
Business Licenses (562) 220-2013
Servicio al Cliente en Español (562) 220-2017
Yard Sale Permits (562) 220-2018
Water Dept. (562) 220-2010 Graffiti Hotline (562) 220-2233 Employment Hotline (562) 220-2080
Dog Licenses (562) 220-2018
Easy Rider Shuttle (562) 633-2904 College Bound Bus (562) 220-2121 Paramount Petroleum Learning Center at Spane Park (562) 220-2250
Upcoming Meetings
08/5/14 - 6:00 PM City Council Meeting
08/19/14 - 5:00 PM City Council Meeting
08/7/14 - 6:00 PM Public Works Commission
08/20/14 - 6:00 PM Parks & Recreation Commission
08/12/14 - 6:00 PM Planning Commission
08/26/14 - 6:00 PM Public Safety Commission
For more information about Council & Commission meetings, please call (562) 220-2225.
CityScape is published by the City of Paramount. Any questions or comments regarding this newsletter should be sent to City of Paramount, Administrative Services Department, 16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount CA 90723 or call (562) 220-2027.