Headlines Archive | Foothill Gold Line

Sep 22, 2015 - MEDIA INVITED TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION CEREMONY FOR FOOTHILL GOLD LINE FROM PASADENA TO AZUSA - The nearly $1 billion, six-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa is on time and on budget to reach substantial completion of its $515 million alignment design-build contract (the third and final contract) on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.

Sep 18, 2015 - VIDEO: Azusa Downtown Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Sep 18, 2015 - VIDEO: APU/Citrus College Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Sep 15, 2015 - FOOTHILL GOLD LINE DEDICATES BOTH AZUSA STATIONS IN CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY - The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority will be dedicating both the Azusa Downtown Station and APU/Citrus College Station in a ceremony this Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.

Sep 11, 2015 - VIDEO: Monrovia Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Sep 8, 2015 - FOOTHILL GOLD LINE DEDICATES MONROVIA STATION THIS SATURDAY

August

Aug 28, 2015 - VIDEO: Irwindale Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Aug 25, 2015 - FOOTHILL GOLD LINE DEDICATES IRWINDALE STATION THIS FRIDAY

Aug 21, 2015 - VIDEO: Arcadia Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Aug 18, 2015 - FOOTHILL GOLD LINE DEDICATES ARCADIA STATION THIS SATURDAY

Aug 14, 2015 - VIDEO: Duarte/City of Hope Gold Line Station Art – Fabrication and Installation

Aug 12, 2015 - FOOTHILL GOLD LINE DEDICATES DUARTE/CITY OF HOPE STATION THIS SATURDAY - The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority will be dedicating the Duarte/City of Hope Gold Line Station in a ceremony this Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 10 a.m.

June

Jun 26, 2015 - Dates Announced for Foothill Gold Line Station Dedications - The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has announced the dates for the upcoming station dedication ceremonies, taking place in August and September 2015. The station dedications will mark completion of construction for the six stations being built as part of the 11.5-mile light rail project from Pasadena to Azusa.

Nightly train testing in Irwindale, Azusa & Glendora begins June 29 thru early August

May

Now Available: Foothill Gold Line Operations Campus Newsletter

April

Now Available: Foothill Gold Line Glendora to Montclair Project Newsletter

March

Now Available: Foothill Gold Line 2015 First Quarter Construction Newsletter

February

Community Open Houses for Glendora to Montclair Stations Begin April

January

Train Testing Begins February 2015 from Pasadena to Azusa; Extended Work Hours to Take Place

2014

December

Dec 29, 2014 - RFP 1174 – 2015 Event Planning and Production Services

City of Monrovia constructing off-site & on-site improvements for Station Square work

VIDEO: Travel Along the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa in Just 6 Minutes!

October

Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony

INFOGRAPHIC: "Who Knew That Building A Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?"

VIDEO: Building the Track System: A Step by Step Overview

September

Sep 23, 2014 - Pomona was willing suitor for Santa Fe’s railroad proposal

Now Available: Foothill Gold Line 2014 Third Quarter Construction Newsletter

August

VIDEO: Designing Safe Crossings Along the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa

January

Starting Jan. 20, Myrtle Ave at Railroad Crossing in Monrovia will be Fully Closed for Four Months

Jan 8, 2014 - Click here to view RFP C1160 Azusa to Montclair Engineering and NEPA Support Services

2013

August

Aug 15, 2013 - EDITORIAL: ‘Gold towns’ on right track for development in the SGV – Pasadena Star-News

June

Jun 26, 2013 - San Gabriel Valley Congressmembers Letter in Support of Antonovich Motion on Gold Line

Jun 25, 2013 - Letters from Cities to Metro Regarding Proposed Measure R Expenditure Plan Amendment

Jun 21, 2013 - Irwindale joins other cities' dispute with Metro – SGV Tribune

Jun 20, 2013 - City officials want updated information on Gold Line transportation plan – Claremont Courier

Jun 20, 2013 - Editorial: Metro board must OK more of Gold Line — Pasadena Star-News

Jun 20, 2013 - Gold Line cities want light-rail's Azusa-to-Claremont extension on funding list – SGV Tribune - Foothill officials say Metro is going against the voter-approved Measure R

Jun 19, 2013 - San Gabriel Valley Legislative Caucus Letter to Metro Board of Directors

Jun 18, 2013 - City of Azusa letter to Metro Regarding Proposed Measure R Expenditure Plan Amendment

May

May 28, 2013 - Monrovia Gold Line station artwork to honor town's architectural history with Craftsman tiles – PSN

May 21, 2013 - Construction of the Colorado Blvd reopened to traffic on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Click for details

May 20, 2013 - New UCLA study finds Gold Line and Orange Line produce less smog and fewer greenhouse gases in both - near- and far-term - The Source

May 20, 2013 - SanBag reaffirms support for extending Gold Line to Montclair – IE Daily Bulletin

May 10, 2013 - Metro must keep faith on the Gold Line: Opinion – SGV Tribune

April

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March

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February

Feb 14, 2013 - Final EIR for Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair Published, click here to view.

Click here to view the latest Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa newsletter

Click here to view the latest Gold Line Bridge Newsletter

January

Jan 30, 2013 - Azusa officials get preview of Gold Line Foothill Extension work – SGV Tribune

Click here to read Concrete International's feature: The Gold Line Bridge

Jan 8, 2013 - Photo: Crews demolishing abutments to Colorado Bl bridge in Arcadia for Foothill Gold Line Extension - Click here to view this Pasadena Star-News photo gallery

Jan 8, 2013 - Gold Line work prompts Colorado Boulevard closure in Arcadia – SGV Tribune

Jan 7, 2013 - Monrovia’s Gold Line maintenance yard work in full swing – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

View current Gold Line Foothill Extension Alignment Project construction notices by clicking here

2012

December

Dec 26, 2012 - When freeways meet fine art – KCRW's Which Way, LA?

Click here to view the latest videos on the Gold Line Foothill Extension Project

Dec 18, 2012 - Gold Line Bridge Captures Local Heritage, History – Pasadena Star-News

Click here to see an illustrated project brochure of the Gold Line Bridge

Dec 12, 2012 - Gold Line Bridge in Arcadia is a massive piece of art

September

Azusa to Montclair Draft Environmental Impact Report Released. Click here for details.

Sep 8, 2012 - Op-Ed: Leading transit across county line – Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

August

Aug 27, 2012 - Construction Advisory: Full closures of the EB and WB lanes of the I-210 Freeway – Aug. 28-30, 2012 - , and related closures of the eastbound and westbound on-ramps. From Tuesday, August 28th-Thursday August 30th, 2012.

June

Attend an Upcoming Community Open House: 6/26 in Arcadia and 6/28 in Duarte. Click here for details

May

May 18, 2012 - Congress members urge MTA to include funding for Gold Line project to Claremont: Pas Star-News

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May 6, 2012 - Robert Rector: L.A. gets railroaded at last – SGV Tribune

April

Apr 28, 2012 - State senators, Gold Line officials lobby for funds to fill foothill extension funding gap-Star-News

Apr 20, 2012 - Local leaders warm to Villaraigosa's transit tax extension idea – if area projects benefit – SGVTrib - "Keith Hanks, a member of the Gold Line Construction Authority and an Azusa City Council member, said in order for voters in the San Gabriel Valley to approve the extension, Villaraigosa, as chairman of the Metro board, would have to include San Gabriel Valley projects."

Apr 16, 2012 - SPECIAL REPORT- REAL ESTATE QUARTERLY: Gold Line Mine? – Los Angeles Business Journal - Cities and developers are pulling out all stops to locate projects near stations along Metro’s Gold Line extension.

March

Mar 28, 2012 - Construction Authority Releases “Small Business Opportunities” Video - Video provides small businesses with detailed information on the steps to take to become a subcontractor to FTC on the Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa Project

Click here for the presentation and attendee sign-in sheets from the pre-submittal conf. on 3/22/12

Mar 16, 2012 - Transit ridership up sharply as gas prices climb - The Metro Gold Line from downtown to Pasadena saw the biggest spike: up nearly 22% over boardings from a year earlier.

Mar 15, 2012 - Senate OKs transportation bill with help for L.A. area – Los Angeles Times - The $109 billion would expand a federal loan program crucial to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s efforts to speed expansion of Los Angeles’ bus and rail system.

Pasadena to Azusa Alignment Project: Monrovia Construction Notice for March 22-April 5, 2012

February

Construction Authority and FTC to Hold "Meet the Primes" Event on March, 9. Click here for details.

Feb 24, 2012 - Gold Line and Monrovia Reach Landmark $40.6 Million Deal – Monrovia Patch - The city and Gold Line Construction Authority signed an agreement that will expedite the Gold Line Foothill Extension.

Feb 8, 2012 - California lawmakers to consider Gold Line extension – LA Times

January

Jan 31, 2012 - Duarte to get grant to plan 'transit village' near future Gold Line station — Pasadena Star News

Jan 20, 2012 - The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 2 published. Click here for details.

NEW VIDEO: Construction Update: January – March 2012

2011

December

Dec 30, 2011 - Dec 29, 2011 – Construction Authority Responds to CEQA Ruling

Dec 13, 2011 - Doug Tessitor: Gold Line transports gold to region – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Dec 5, 2011 - Iconic Bridge Design Unveiled For LA Rail – Engineering News Record - The light-rail crossing will reflect ancient traditions and showcase new technology.

November

Nov 23, 2011 - Planning for future Gold Line station, La Verne limits new developments in area – SGV Tribune

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Nov 18, 2011 - Memo: 20-Month Review of Staff-Incurred Expenses

October

Oct 28, 2011 - Funding shift keeps Gold Line extension project on track – Pasadena Star-News

Oct 27, 2011 - UPDATE: Metro Amendment Allows Gold Line to Progress – Sierra Madre Patch

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September

Sep 23, 2011 - Gold Line Among Safest Light Rail Lines in County

Sep 15, 2011 - Foundation work begins on I-210 Gold Line Bridge – Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune

Sep 9, 2011 - Letters to the editor: The Gold Line — SGV Tribune / Pasadena Star News

Sep 9, 2011 - Our View: Gold Line moving against legal dodges — Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune

Sep 9, 2011 - Monrovia mayor resigns as alternate from Gold Line board — Pasadena Star News

August

Aug 16, 2011 - Gold Line Ridership Hits Record High - The Metro Gold Line has once again posted record ridership figures. In July 2011, average weekday ridership surpassed 40,000 boardings for the first time since the line began operating in 2003.

July

Jul 29, 2011 - Study ranks Gold Line cleanest among Metro Lines in LA commuter air quality

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Jul 26, 2011 - Our View: Some welcome Gold Line news for the Valley

Jul 6, 2011 - Click here to view a short video that overviews planned construction activities during Summer 2011.

June

Jun 30, 2011 - Draft Findings Released Today on Bus Interface Study

Jun 21, 2011 - Metro adding new trains to Gold Line to speed up service during peak commuting hours – Pas Star-News

Jun 19, 2011 - Our view: Monrovia must cut deal for the Gold Line yard – SGV Tribune

Jun 18, 2011 - Without a settlement, Gold Line says Monrovia property is eminent domain or bust – SGV Tribune

Jun 10, 2011 - Op-Ed: Chairman Tessitor Letter to Star-News Article: Monrovia in face-off with Gold Line Constr…

May

May 16, 2011 - Our View: Taking the temperature of the turnstiles – San Gabriel Valley Tribune

May 16, 2011 - Los Angeles County is poised to accelerate its rail projects – Los Angeles Times

May 2, 2011 - SPECIAL REPORT: Higher gas prices create boon for Gold Line ridership – Whittier Daily News

April

Apr 16, 2011 - Claremont Gold Line proposed changes include moving Metrolink station one block east-Daily Bulletin

Apr 12, 2011 - Our View: Last deals critical for Gold Line – Pasadena Star-News

March

Mar 28, 2011 - Azusa Developments Ramp up in Preparation for Coming of Gold Line

Mar 24, 2011 - Azusa to Montclair Station Planning Workshops in April and May Announced. Click for details.

Mar 9, 2011 - Construction Authority Board Chair Doug Tessitor Re-Elected to Glendora City Council

January

Jan 27, 2011 - Construction Authority receives proposals for Pasadena to Azusa Alignment Contract

Jan 15, 2011 - SB Sun – Transit Village on Move: Montclair starting project ahead of the Gold Line

2010

December

Phase 2B: Azusa to Montclair-Federal Register Notice of Intent-EIR/EIS Scoping Period Begins

November

Monrovia Patch – Residents Opposed to Gold Line Maintenance Yard Now Keeping an Open Mind - The city believes it has allayed the concerns of many residents who signed a letter opposing the construction of the maintenance facility in Monrovia.

Monrovia Patch – Have You Tried the Gold Line Yet? - Yes, Monrovians still have to drive to Pasadena to catch the train to LA, but now's a great time to practice your strap-hanging skills.

Bloomberg l Businessweek – L.A. County Transit Leads Week in $740 Million Sale: Muni Credit

Pasadena Star-News – Metro to sell bonds, front funds for Foothill Extension Phase 2A

October

Monrovia Patch – Light at the End of the Tunnel for Station Square Transit Village? - Construction on Monrovia's Massive Station Square Transit Village looks poised to begin next year, though property owners in its path are reluctant to leave.

Monrovia Patch – Key Component of Gold Line Extension Poised to Be Erected in Monrovia - A maintenance yard needed for the Gold Line could create 200-300 new jobs in Monrovia.

September

Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Released

Pasadena Star-News – Growth predicted in major job sectors in Valley

Logistics Week – Gold Line Opens Bidding on Light Rail Extension Contract

Pasadena Star-News – Perspectives: A tale of two Gold Line extensions… – By Judy Chu

Arcadia's Best – Bridge work begins over 210

Pasadena Star-News – Gold Line opens bidding on $450 million extension phase, tests new…

August

Daily News – Los Angeles pushing to become a leader in nation's mass transit

June

Foothill Retail Corridor – Local Focus: Gold Line Extension

Pasadena Star-News – Transit developments on Gold Line could be threatened by state…

May

Curbed LA – Gold Line-Adjacent New Arcadia: A Community of High-Rises?

April

Burbank Leader – Transit projects gaining steam - Initiative aims to help pay for expansions in 10 years rather than 30 years.

Santa Clarita Valley Signal – Let's make 30/10 work for all of L.A. County

March

Pasadena Star-News – Our View: Continue Gold Line's formula for success

AP – LA transit board OKs light rail extension to Azusa

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