Excerpt from the Chino Valley Champion

This month, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) held a series of station dedication ceremonies in the corridor cities along the 9-mile, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona. Attendance was diverse and large across the four ceremonies, with hundreds of community members, elected officials at all levels of government, transportation officials and higher education officials joining the Construction Authority to celebrate each of the new Metro A Line stations.

The $1.5 billion project began major construction in July 2020 and reached substantial completion on time and on budget on January 3, 2025, and is extending the Metro A Line to the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona. The project has since been turned over to Metro, with the agency currently carrying out final preparations to ready the extension for passenger service. Metro has not yet announced a start date for passenger service, but it is anticipated for later this summer.

"Today, we celebrate more than just four new stations; we're witnessing a true game-changer for the San Gabriel Valley. This summer, when Metro A Line trains begin service, it won't just be about getting from A to B," stated Foothill Gold Line Board Chair and Claremont City Council Member, Ed Reece. "It will be about unlocking unprecedented access to jobs, education, and entertainment, transforming how our communities thrive and connecting millions across the greater Los Angeles region like never before for generations to come."

"The Foothill Gold Line is a vital investment in the future of the San Gabriel Valley by connecting students to schools, seniors to services, and families to opportunities," said Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). "I have been part of this effort since my time on the Baldwin Park City Council, and I'm proud to have helped secure state funding to move this project forward. It's a testament to what long-term collaboration can achieve and to the dedication of the communities that made this a reality."

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