L (Gold) Line
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Eyes on the Street: Metro Regional Connector also Closing Streets for Faster Construction
Under COVID-19, Metro is closing L.A. streets downtown - in Little Tokyo and Bunker Hill - to speed rail construction. Also expediting Crenshaw construction. Early Foothill Gold Line extension work is also moving ahead.
April 27, 2020
Metro Smartly Shelves 60 Freeway Eastside Gold Line Extension, Favoring Washington Alignment
Ding-dong, a problematic rail proposal along the 60 Freeway is dead! (Though it's actually just delayed until around 2053)
February 25, 2020
Thirteen Fun Family-Friendly Bike Rides Accessible Via Metro Transit
Parents can take their kids on Metro rail (or BRT) to get to these family-friendly bike paths
January 29, 2020
New Foothill Gold Line Extension Explainer Video
Foothill Gold Line light rail design-build work is underway, with major construction happening starting 2020
October 21, 2019
Foothill Gold Line to Pomona Is Officially Under Construction
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.
October 4, 2019
SGV Connect : The Next Gold Line Extension Hits a Milestone and Alhambra Approves a General Plan
New podcast on Alhambra approving its new general plan, and the Foothill Gold Line approving extension construction
August 26, 2019
Environmental Hearing Comments Critical of Foothill Gold Line Plan to Widen La Verne’s White Avenue
Outdated LOS traffic metrics are making the Gold Line Construction Authority propose wrong-headed road widening in the historic heart of La Verne.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.
April 17, 2019
The 210 Freeway Remains a Dire Threat to Gold Line Safety – Fixes Needed Yesterday
The Times finally covered this clear danger to transit rider life and limb. Metro's planned fix is awaiting approval and funding.
April 9, 2019
Metro Committee Supports Next Foothill Gold Line Phase To Pomona
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
January 18, 2019
Metro Board Approves Next Steps to Extend Eastside Gold Line
Metro approved additional funding for environmental clearance and advanced engineering. It's not clear whether Washington or 60 Freeway alignment would go first.
October 26, 2018
