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$798 million awarded to extend Gold Line to Montclair, officials say Montclair could see service by 2029–2030
Summary
City leaders and regional partners announced a $798 million Los Angeles County Metro award for the Gold Line Pomona–Montclair extension; SBCTA is expected to contribute about $80 million for the county line to Montclair and officials said construction could finish by 2029–2030 if schedules hold.
Montclair officials and regional partners announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has awarded $798 million to extend the Gold Line from Pomona to Montclair.
Mayor Dure and councilmembers said the $798 million covers the LA County portion of the project; San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is expected to provide about $80 million for the component from the county line to Montclair. Council members said bids are expected early next year and that, if schedules hold, the extension could reach Montclair by 2029–2030 and possibly be operational in time for the 2028 timeline under optimistic scenarios.
Council members praised years of local advocacy and thanked agency partners. SBCTA and city staff said work is moving through draft agreements, transit committee review and board action in the coming months.
