The following is a selection of news and editorial pieces that chronicle both project milestones and regional developments that impact our progress.
2012
Current I-210 Bridge Bi-Weekly Construction Notice: May 13-26, 2012
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Pasadena to Azusa Alignment Project: Azusa Construction Notice for May, 2012
May 06, 2012 - Robert Rector: L.A. gets railroaded at last - SGV Tribune
Apr 20, 2012 - Local leaders warm to Villaraigosa’s transit tax extension idea - if area projects benefit - SGVTrib - "Keith Hanks, a member of the Gold Line Construction Authority and an Azusa City Council member, said in order for voters in the San Gabriel Valley to approve the extension, Villaraigosa, as chairman of the Metro board, would have to include San Gabriel Valley projects."
Apr 16, 2012 - SPECIAL REPORT- REAL ESTATE QUARTERLY: Gold Line Mine? - Los Angeles Business Journal - Cities and developers are pulling out all stops to locate projects near stations along Metro’s Gold Line extension.
Mar 28, 2012 - Construction Authority Releases “Small Business Opportunities” Video - Video provides small businesses with detailed information on the steps to take to become a subcontractor to FTC on the Foothill Extension from Pasadena to Azusa Project
Click here for the presentation and attendee sign-in sheets from the pre-submittal conf. on 3/22/12
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Mar 15, 2012 - Senate OKs transportation bill with help for L.A. area - Los Angeles Times - The $109 billion would expand a federal loan program crucial to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s efforts to speed expansion of Los Angeles’ bus and rail system.
Pasadena to Azusa Alignment Project: Monrovia Construction Notice for March 22-April 5, 2012
Construction Authority and FTC to Hold “Meet the Primes” Event on March, 9. Click here for details.
Feb 23, 2012 - Gold Line and Monrovia Reach Landmark $40.6 Million Deal - Monrovia Patch - The city and Gold Line Construction Authority signed an agreement that will expedite the Gold Line Foothill Extension.
Feb 07, 2012 - California lawmakers to consider Gold Line extension - LA Times
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December
Dec 13, 2011 - Doug Tessitor: Gold Line transports gold to region - San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Dec 05, 2011 - Iconic Bridge Design Unveiled For LA Rail - Engineering News Record - The light-rail crossing will reflect ancient traditions and showcase new technology.
November
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Nov 18, 2011 - Memo: 20-Month Review of Staff-Incurred Expenses
October
Oct 28, 2011 - Funding shift keeps Gold Line extension project on track - Pasadena Star-News
Oct 27, 2011 - UPDATE: Metro Amendment Allows Gold Line to Progress - Sierra Madre Patch
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September
Sep 23, 2011 - Gold Line Among Safest Light Rail Lines in County
Sep 15, 2011 - Foundation work begins on I-210 Gold Line Bridge - Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune
Sep 09, 2011 - Letters to the editor: The Gold Line —- SGV Tribune / Pasadena Star News
Sep 09, 2011 - Our View: Gold Line moving against legal dodges —- Pasadena Star News / SGV Tribune
Sep 09, 2011 - Monrovia mayor resigns as alternate from Gold Line board —- Pasadena Star News
August
Aug 16, 2011 - Gold Line Ridership Hits Record High - The Metro Gold Line has once again posted record ridership figures. In July 2011, average weekday ridership surpassed 40,000 boardings for the first time since the line began operating in 2003.
July
Jul 29, 2011 - Study ranks Gold Line cleanest among Metro Lines in LA commuter air quality
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Jul 26, 2011 - Our View: Some welcome Gold Line news for the Valley
June
Jun 30, 2011 - Draft Findings Released Today on Bus Interface Study
Jun 19, 2011 - Our view: Monrovia must cut deal for the Gold Line yard - SGV Tribune
May
May 16, 2011 - Our View: Taking the temperature of the turnstiles - San Gabriel Valley Tribune
May 15, 2011 - Los Angeles County is poised to accelerate its rail projects - Los Angeles Times
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November
Monrovia Patch - Residents Opposed to Gold Line Maintenance Yard Now Keeping an Open Mind - The city believes it has allayed the concerns of many residents who signed a letter opposing the construction of the maintenance facility in Monrovia.
Monrovia Patch - Have You Tried the Gold Line Yet? - Yes, Monrovians still have to drive to Pasadena to catch the train to LA, but now's a great time to practice your strap-hanging skills.
Bloomberg l Businessweek - L.A. County Transit Leads Week in $740 Million Sale: Muni Credit
Pasadena Star-News - Metro to sell bonds, front funds for Foothill Extension Phase 2A
October
Monrovia Patch - Light at the End of the Tunnel for Station Square Transit Village? - Construction on Monrovia's Massive Station Square Transit Village looks poised to begin next year, though property owners in its path are reluctant to leave.
Monrovia Patch - Key Component of Gold Line Extension Poised to Be Erected in Monrovia - A maintenance yard needed for the Gold Line could create 200-300 new jobs in Monrovia.
September
Pasadena Star-News - Growth predicted in major job sectors in Valley
Logistics Week - Gold Line Opens Bidding on Light Rail Extension Contract
Pasadena Star-News - Perspectives: A tale of two Gold Line extensions… - By Judy Chu
August
Pasadena Star-News - Gold Line opens bidding on $450 million extension phase, tests new…
Daily News - Los Angeles pushing to become a leader in nation’s mass transit
June
Foothill Retail Corridor - Local Focus: Gold Line Extension
Pasadena Star-News - Transit developments on Gold Line could be threatened by state…
May
April
Burbank Leader - Transit projects gaining steam - Initiative aims to help pay for expansions in 10 years rather than 30 years.
Santa Clarita Valley Signal - Let’s make 30/10 work for all of L.A. County
