When can I begin riding the new Glendora to Pomona extension?
Now that LA 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 and include final testing of the systems, receiving certificates of occupancy, certifications from the California Public Utilities Commission for the grade crossings, safety exercises and certifications, hiring and training of staff, running “pre-revenue service” and then finally opening the line for revenue service (among other tasks). When ready, LA Metro will announce when passenger service will begin. A start date has not yet been announced, but it is anticipated sometime in Summer 2025.
What does substantial completion mean?
Achieving substantial completion means that the entire newly constructed light rail system from Glendora to Pomona is fully functional and ready to be used as intended. Smaller, final elements of work (mostly categorized as punch list items) will be completed throughout the corridor and at the station areas through 2025, but these continuing work activities do not impact LA Metro’s ability to ready the new extension for passenger service.
Where are the new stations located?
Click below to see each station location on Google Maps.
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 LA 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:
| Time in Minutes | ||
| Time to Sierra Madre Villa Station | Time to Union Station | |
| Glendora Station | 22 | 51 |
| San Dimas Station | 27 | 56 |
| La Verne/Fairplex Station | 31 | 60 |
| Pomona North Station | 33 | 62 |
* 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.
When will job postings be available for the new sites( Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne / Fairplex, Pomona North stations?
Job Info for new gold lines.