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the size, parking capacity and ground transit services (Omnitrans, Foothill Transit, Riverside Transportation Agency, and Greyhound) capable of meeting the growing demand for regional transit services. The parallel running of transportation services is not unique. Southern California is known for its network of freeways and roadways that run in multiple and parallel directions. Ground transit services also overlap, particularly as the number of competitors increases. Further, the argument against parallel rail services loses merit when it is apparent that SBCTA does not oppose other transportation projects that operate in parallel and share the same passenger pool—for example, there appears to be no SBCTA opposition to the proposed Brightline West high-speed rail cars and ONT airline services competing to attract from the same potential passenger pool bound for Las Vegas, Nevada. 5. Funding Gap. A February 2025 bid on the Montclair Segment pushed the price tag from $93 million to somewhere between $145 million to $240 million, requiring an additional $66 million to $166 million in funding. The Construction Authority, displeased with the bid estimate, rescinded the design-build delivery method and opted, instead, to rebid under a construction management at risk delivery method that is expected to bring down the overall cost of the project. That bid is not expected to be received until February 2026. In any event, Montclair is confident that, in contributing toward the $4 billion to extend the A Line east from Union Station to Claremont, the State of California would agree to fund the additional cost to build the A Line to the Montclair Transit Center. Alternatively, Montclair would work with its transportation agency partners to secure federal funding for the project.
A Line Glendora Station
terminal in the Western United States, and is often regarded as the “Last of the Great Railway Stations” built in the U.S. The structure, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, combines Art Deco, Mission Revival, and Streamline Moderne style. Today, Union Station is Southern California’s major transportation hub, serving approximately 110,000 passengers each day — making it the busiest railroad station in the Western U.S. Union Station hosts a rotating collection of unique events, cutting-edge performances, concerts, art exhibitions, and thought-provoking cultural programming showcasing the diversity of entertainers, artists and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Journeys Continued is another Union Station exhibit that features local artists. The exhibit sees L.A. communities Through the Eyes of Artists — the exhibition focuses on neighborhoods and cities in Los A Line Union Station events include the Rare Books LA Antiquarian Book Fair ; the Annual Boonion Station! (a family friendly Halloween Haunt); THE MAZE Halloween (where you lose yourself in a labyrinth of sound, shadows, and surprise twists); LA on the Move Exhibit (brings attention to the region’s remarkable biodiversity and the role urban species play in maintaining balance; e.g., this year’s exhibit in the Waiting Room Gallery spotlights five wildlife species — the coyote, mountain lion, red-tailed hawk, monarch butterfly and California kingsnake as they navigate neighborhoods in search of food, shelter and safety).
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A Line train at San Dimas Station
F rom its Pomona North Station to the Long Beach Station , LA Metro’s A Line is one long ride. At 57.6 miles, the A Line is the longest light rail line in the world, with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes. From the Pomona North Station to Union Station in Los Angeles, the travel time is 1 hour and 6 minutes. For the estimated 33,000 residents in and around Montclair, Upland, Ontario and Chino that work in A Line-corridor cities along the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, and the 24,000 residents living in those foothill cities that work in and around Montclair, Upland, Ontario and Chino an A Line extension to Montclair would represent a tremendous, inexpensive opportunity to commute by rail to work. For the day adventurer, however, a trip on the A Line between the Pomona North Station and Union Station offers a lot to see, do and enjoy. The trip to Long Beach, and the station stops in between, also offer many sights. Here is a day tour of adventures from Union Station to Pomona: Union Station. Use Union Station as your platform to discover the heart of Los Angeles. From here you can use Metro’s subway system to explore all that makes Los Angeles a world-class city. Union Station (800 North Alameda St.) itself offers a multitude of treats. The iconic 1930 landmark serves as a vibrant symbol of the downtown area. Conceived on a “grand scale,” Union Station is the largest railroad passenger
THE PATH FORWARD While it appears that SBCTA’s vote is terminal, Montclair will continue to work toward solutions that bring A Line light rail services to the Montclair Transit Center. The SBCTA Board of Directors’ vote does, however, most certainly delay progress for construction of the A Line to the Montclair Transit Center to a date outside the current procurement effort to extend the A Line from Pomona to Claremont. The delay will also make the extension from Claremont to Montclair a standalone project, resulting in significantly higher costs should the extension proceed to the Montclair Transit Center at a future date. Take Action: Residents are encouraged to contact their State representatives to express their concerns and opinions on the extension of the A Line light rail to the Montclair Transit Center. 53rd Assembly District Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez District Office: 13160 7th St. Chino, CA 91710 Phone: (909) 902-9606 22nd Senate District Senator Susan Rubio District Office: 1520E N. Mountain Ave. Building E, Suite 201 Ontario, CA 91762 Phone: (909) 460-6064
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