Tag: Gold Line

Board Unanimously Opposes AB 1678 over Concerns for SB County Taxpayers

On April 1, 2026, the SBCTA Board of Directors voted to oppose Assembly Bill 1678 (Harabedian), legislation that would create a new “Claremontclair Authority” to construct an extension of Metro’s A Line from Claremont into the City of Montclair.  After prudent discussion and careful consideration of the long and complex history surrounding the proposed Gold Line extension to […]

SBCTA Board Takes Action to Address Transit Opportunities in Western San Bernardino County

The Gold Line Construction Authority, created through singularly-focused legislation, has spent years extending Metro light rail service east through the San Gabriel Valley. On September 19, the Gold Line service to Pomona will open, creating a long-awaited connection with Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line. This milestone ensures that San Bernardino County riders can access the San […]

Foothill Gold Line Extension to Montclair Faces Funding and Delivery Challenges

The planned extension of the LA Metro Foothill Gold Line from Pomona to Montclair is facing financial and logistical challenges.  Bids received earlier this year for the short San Bernardino County segment came in significantly over the budget (0.65 miles at $171 million), prompting the Construction Authority to cancel  its initial procurement process. Gold Line […]