The following excerpts appeared in the Claremont Courier on June 4, 2026. To read the full article (may require subscription), click here.
A Line’s Claremont extension moves one step closer – Claremont Courier
An A Line train arrives at the La Verne/Fairplex station Tuesday. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
By Andrew Alonzo
June 4, 2026
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Once the final design reaches 85% completion, SSH Joint Venture will negotiate a construction services contract. Should they come up with a favorable estimate, “They will be the only ones bidding the job,” [Foothill Gold Line CEO Habib F.] Balian said. “The construction authority will give to them a signed contract for a fixed amount to build the project. Within that, they’re in charge of every aspect of construction, … but they will, of course, put together a bid, and that is a huge effort on a project of this size. And then in addition to that they will oversee every aspect of construction, from building parking structures to putting in the tracks and power substations to laying the rail to building the stations, installing artwork — every aspect of it will be done by this contractor.”
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“The Construction Authority was looking for a team that would not only provide great value during the initial preconstruction phase, but one that would do an excellent job building the project if they are successful at negotiating a construction contract with us next year,” wrote Construction Authority Board Chair and Claremont Vice Mayor Ed Reece in a statement. “And I am pleased that we had a highly competitive procurement that saw four qualified teams vying for the work. We are confident that SSH is an excellent selection, and we look forward to their efforts in the months ahead that will support the best design possible while also developing the best approach to building this important regional project.”
Funds for the Pomona-Claremont segment, about $800 million from Senate Bill 125 monies, were awarded to the Construction Authority in 2024. About $200 million has been used or earmarked thus far for design, acquisitions, and permits.
The Construction Authority’s Chief Project Officer Chris Burner told the Daily Bulletin work on the new segment to Claremont will include bridges over Garey and Towne avenues and Indian Hill Boulevard, and the relocation of Metrolink and freight tracks.
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