# Azusa Residents Demand LA Metro Stop Dumping Homeless People

> Azusa residents accuse LA Metro of repeatedly dumping homeless people overnight, demanding fare gates and changes to train clearances.
- Title: Azusa Residents Demand LA Metro Stop Dumping Homeless People
- Summary: Azusa residents accuse LA Metro of repeatedly dumping homeless people overnight, demanding fare gates and changes to train clearances. Azusa residents are…
- Keywords: azusa, la metro, homeless people, fare gates, a line, pomona, long beach, homeless outreach, news, entertainment, Residents, Demand
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/azusa-residents-furious-as-la-metro-repeatedly-dumps-homeless-people-overnight
- Published: 2026-10-25T15:17:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: azusa, la metro, homeless people, fare gates, a line, pomona, long beach, homeless outreach, news, entertainment
## Azusa residents furious
Residents accuse LA Metro of repeatedly dumping homeless people on streets overnight, citing break-ins and stolen parcels.

> We have seen an influx of homeless people being kicked off the train at a certain time and then they’re just roaming into the community, which is terrorizing our neighbors
## Surveillance footage shows activity
Surveillance shows people climbing over metal gates into residential complexes and public urination near front doors.

> Surveillance footage supplied by lujan reportedly shows people climbing over a metal gate into a residential complex
## Metro defends overnight clearances
Metro says overnight clearances are necessary for train cleaning and maintenance before morning services resume.

> the agency says the final two a line trains stop in azusa because continuing to pomona would leave workers with only about 45 minutes to complete their tasks
## City officials push for action
Azusa mayor and city manager demand fare gates and stronger enforcement, saying the city lacks resources to manage the situation.

> we don’t have the resources to support them
## Long Beach similar complaints
Long Beach residents raised similar concerns about overnight train clearances in 2022, with 39 homeless people forced off trains nightly.

> a metro assessment cited in a board motion found an average of 39 people experiencing homelessness were forced off the final two trains in long beach each night
## Metro responds with outreach
Metro plans fare gates, increased cleaning, security, and outreach services for people experiencing homelessness.

> we are committed to continuing the tremendous benefits of the a line while addressing the concerns about what happens around stations during late-night hours
## Key takeaway

Azusa residents are furious after LA Metro repeatedly dumps homeless people on their streets overnight, pushing for fare gates and changes to train clearances.