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lost their lives while serving our country. The park includes a water feature, flag poles, a Victorian pergola, walkways,
lighting and landscaping on a lot that was previously vacant and bounded by unsightly fencing. It provides a unique
connection between a residential neighborhood and public spaces.

An important aspect of community revitalization is providing the transportation related infrastructure to maximize
access to public transportation and provide for a walkable community. With the principle in mind, the Newhall
Metrolink Station was constructed serve to as a hub for transit activity in the Project Area. It is estimated that 530 riders
board and 400 riders exit City of Santa Clarita buses at that station for both local and commuter services. Additionally,
the Newhall Metrolink Station accommodates more than 240 train riders each weekday. As an added bonus to the
Project Area, the Metrolink Station and the Community Center collectively offers over 250 parking spaces for public use.

At the Southern entrance to what is now Main Street, Hart Park is a fantastic historical resource for the local
community. This 265 acre estate, where the silent film star William S. Hart resided in the 1920, is now maintained by Los
Angeles County and includes a number of interesting artifacts from that period in history. The Agency, the City and the
County are currently collaborating to improve the frontage of Hart Park by removing the existing chain link fence,
installing wrought iron fencing, providing new entry way signage, and enhancing the landscaping to match the new
streetscape along Main Street. This project is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

In addition to the public facilities and amenities, the Redevelopment Agency spearheaded efforts to create an attractive
environment that expresses Newhall’s history and character while creating a Main Street environment to attract new
shoppers and businesses and create a vibrant downtown.

The first step in this process was the restriping of Main Street
(formerly San Fernando Road). Formerly a major thoroughfare
with a speed limit of 40 miles per hour, these traffic and
circulation improvements took San Fernando Road and created
what we know today as Main Street, a pedestrian friendly
corridor that is safe and inviting to the community. The 5-block
corridor also received angled, on-street parking. The street that
runs parallel, Railroad Avenue, was expanded from two to four
lanes to accommodate additional traffic flow.

After the road was realigned, the Agency completed a 5-block, award winning Streetscape Enhancement program to
improve the aesthetics of the area. This included new landscaping, street lights, seating areas, enhanced crosswalks and
decorative elements to the five blocks of Main Street. More than just a physical transformation, the streetscape
enhancement has given the community a new sense of pride and created a palette for future development that honors
the area’s unique history and heritage.

The new look on Main Street provided the perfect opportunity to allow for restaurants to provide for outdoor dining
and create a lively downtown atmosphere. In 2010, outdoor dining was allowed along Main Street and staff has been
working with existing restaurants to take advantage of this opportunity.

In addition to the enhancements on Main Street, the Agency looked at ways to improve the gateways leading in to Main
Street. As a result, improvements along Newhall Avenue and Railroad Avenue were completed in 2011. These
enhancements provided safety and beautification improvements along heavily used pedestrian corridors. This includes
the construction of sidewalks and access ramps and the construction of curb and gutters. Additionally, landscaped
parkways and trees were installed along Newhall Avenue to separate the sidewalk from the traffic lanes. Along Railroad