Foothill Gold Line E-News

May 2025 E-News Update

JOIN US! Station Dedication Ceremonies in June

Throughout June, join local and regional elected officials, community members and the Foothill Gold Line team to thank the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona for their support over the last five years of construction and to dedicate the new Metro A Line stations. See below for the dates and times for the ceremonies. All are welcome!

NOTE: These station dedications are not station openings or the beginning of passenger service. Metro will announce the opening date soon (see below for preparations underway).

Glendora Station Dedication Ceremony

When: Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Where: Glendora Station Parking Lot
402 S. Vermont Ave., Glendora, CA 91741
Click here for ceremony flyer

San Dimas Station Dedication Ceremony

When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Where: San Dimas Station Parking Lot
105 W. Commercial St., San Dimas, CA 91773
Click here for ceremony flyer

La Verne/Fairplex Station Dedication Ceremony

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Where: La Verne/Fairplex Station Parking Lot
2327 Arrow Hwy., La Verne, CA 91741
Click here for ceremony flyer

Pomona North Station Dedication Ceremony

When: Friday, June 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Pomona North Station Parking Lot
205 Santa Fe St., Pomona, CA 91767
Click here for ceremony flyer

Reminder: Metro Now Running Trains From Glendora to Pomona

Photos: Trains traveling through the project corridor and crossings

As part of the preparations to ready the 9-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona for passenger service, Metro is now running trains regularly throughout the entire project corridor (click here for notice). Community members, motorists and pedestrians should always expect a train at railroad crossings. Please follow all safety instructions and be aware of active trains and dropping crossing gates at railroad crossings project-wide. Metro will announce soon when passenger service will begin.

Stay Safe, Be Alert

Please stay safe by always expecting a train when crossing the railroad corridor. The light rail trains run up to their maximum speed of 55 MPH. It is important that residents, commuters and pedestrians be aware and alert and follow all safety rules near the train tracks. Important activities and rules to be aware of:

• Always expect a train.
• Never walk on the train tracks.
• Never go around the lowered gates, and follow all safety instructions.
• Obey all warning signs and watch for trains from both directions.

When Can I Ride? Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions About the Glendora to Pomona Project.

When can I begin riding the new extension?
Now that Metro has taken over the project, they have several important tasks they need to perform before opening the line for service. These activities can take several months. When ready, Metro will announce when passenger service will begin. A start date has not yet been announced, but it is anticipated sometime this coming summer.

Where are the new stations located?
Click below to see each station location on Google Maps.

• Glendora Station
• San Dimas Station
• La Verne/Fairplex Station
• Pomona North Station

Will there be parking, bike lockers and drop-off areas at the new stations? How many parking spaces are available at each station?
Yes. The four new stations have parking facilities built adjacent to or across the street from the station platforms with parking for about 300 cars. All station parking facilities were built to be multi-modal – and include EV chargers, bicycle parking, drop-off areas for buses and ride-sharing, along with easy access for pedestrians. At the Pomona North Station, parking will be shared with Metrolink. All operational decisions regarding parking (i.e., fees for parking, permit availability, etc.) are made by Metro.

How long will it take to ride the Metro A Line from the new stations to Pasadena and Downtown Los Angeles?
See the table below for estimates of travel times from the new Glendora to Pomona stations:

* Travel times are approximate and will be determined by LA Metro.

How much will it cost to ride the Metro A Line? Where can I find more information on train schedules, getting to destinations, reserving bike lockers, parking fees or anything else related to riding the Metro A Line?
Questions related to the operational Metro system should be directed to LA Metro (the Construction Authority is a separate government agency from LA Metro): Metro’s customer relations is available at 1-323-Go Metro (1-323-466-3876) or customerrelations@metro.net. Train schedules and other information are also available at www.metro.net.

For other frequently asked questions you may have about the Foothill Gold Line, click here.

Pomona to Montclair Update: New Plan to Deliver Pomona to Montclair Project Kicks Off Next Month

Graphics: Artist renderings of future stations in Claremont (top) and Montclair (bottom)

As a reminder, at their March meeting, the Construction Authority board of directors directed staff to cancel the then-ongoing design-build procurement and pursue a new plan to deliver the 3.3-mile, two-station Pomona to Montclair project using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method.

Next month, in June, the Construction Authority will kick off the new plan with the issuance of the Request for Proposals for the project design contract, and in September, the Construction Authority anticipates issuing the Request for Proposals for the CMAR contract.

Thank you for your continued interest in the Foothill Gold Line. We appreciate your patience as we build this important regional project.

Lisa Levy Buch, Chief Communications and Strategic Development Officer and the Public Affairs Team