Project Progress - Q2 2024

[@michaelmorgan9824]

On to Ontario! here we come! YES!!

[@christophercotton9048]

Has San Bernardino County ponied up their money to make the connection to LA/Ontario airport happen?

[@sgtdebones]

That's something that just won't ever happen under LA *County* Metro. SBCTA will get sbX built there instead

[@Geotpf]

​@@christophercotton9048No. The segment to Montclair isn't even funded yet, and that would come first.

[@EJ-ul5um]

Wonderful! It sounds basically complete regarding construction and should be done during the summer, with only parking lot paving and testing afterwards! Seems like it could even open around the holidays or the winter! I already peeked at Glendora station last month and going to peek at Pomona and La Verne, maybe San Dimas today! Please please please let today be my final LA County Fair drive and make it a one train shot for all future fairs. Please be open by April 2025 or earlier...please be open by April 2025 or earlier...

[@JoeyGonzalezFineArt]

Decades waiting for this to be built finally

[@anthonysnyder1152]

Is there any density around these stations? I’m not familiar with the area but the photos don’t show any tall buildings nearby.

[@Geotpf]

It is looking like this might open prior to the LAX people mover/full K Line and the first section of the D Line section. All three are currently scheduled to open in 2025.

[@marisap09]

I think the line should finish at Pomona. It makes no sense to continue onto Montclair or Ontario and duplicate Metrolink service. It would also disrupt the Metrolink SB Line during construction which is the most popular Metrolink Line. It seems like the Gold Line Authority is trying to find a way to stay funded and building but not thinking about regional needs. SBCTA could care less about the project - they are scared of being end of line and want LA Metro to chip in for the SB County portion. Let’s end it at Pomona and focus on double tracking for Metrolink instead.

[@EJ-ul5um]

one train directly to The Canyon Montclair from Pasadena and without the Metrolink fees. Pomona is essential since North Pomona still requires driving, but Montclair still very useful.

[@Geotpf]

I used to think this but studies apparently show very high ridership on the Pomona to Montclair segment, which surprised me. Of course, Metrolink is supposed to increase service system wide soon, so then the only difference would be cost to ride, which could be lowered on Metrolink.

[@PASH3227]

@@Geotpf A Line extension to Montclair would be a BOON for A Line ridership at the expense of Metrolink ridership.