Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Foothill Extension

The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is conducting a supplemental environmental impact review of a proposal to reduce 1611 parking spaces at Glendale, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont Stations. Construction on the Gold Line extension is expected to start next month. Pomona Station rendering via Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority

Reduced Parking Being Studied for Planned Foothill Gold Line Extension

By Kristopher Fortin | Jun 26, 2020 | No Comments

The Metro Gold Line Extension Construction Authority hosted a public hearing Wednesday to gather feedback on its proposal to reduce planned parking by more than 1,600 spaces at future rail stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont. To build more rail sooner, the Construction Authority is looking to reduce project construction costs, […]

Gold Line Authority and Kiewit-Parsons representatives showing their signed notices to proceed with Gold Line construction. Photos by Joe Linton/Streetsblog L.A.

Foothill Gold Line to Pomona Is Officially Under Construction

By Joe Linton | Oct 4, 2019 | 5 Comments

Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Pomona construction gets underway immediately and is anticipated to complete in 2025. Additional funds would extend the line to Montclair.

SGV Connect : The Next Gold Line Extension Hits a Milestone and Alhambra Approves a General Plan

By Kristopher Fortin and Damien Newton | Aug 26, 2019 | 1 Comment

New podcast on Alhambra approving its new general plan, and the Foothill Gold Line approving extension construction

Rendering of the planned La Verne Gold Line Station - via Construction Authority

Environmental Hearing Comments Critical of Foothill Gold Line Plan to Widen La Verne’s White Avenue

By Joe Linton | Apr 17, 2019 | 4 Comments

Outdated LOS traffic metrics are making the Gold Line Construction Authority propose wrong-headed road widening in the historic heart of La Verne. Residents are vehemently opposed.

Metro Committee Supports Next Foothill Gold Line Phase To Pomona

By Joe Linton | Jan 18, 2019 | 5 Comments

The next phase of Foothill Gold Line construction will get underway this year - it could go to Pomona or La Verne - depending on funding and politics

Metro voted to fund next steps to fix the unsafe freeway conditions that result in crashes repeatedly shutting down the Gold Line. Photo via CBS

Truck Crash onto Gold Line Tracks Again Shows Need for 210 Freeway Barrier Fix

By Joe Linton | Oct 15, 2018 | 11 Comments

Caltrans should fix the freeway where vehicles repeatedly crash into the Metro Gold Line. At a minimum Caltrans should let Metro proceed with upgrades.

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