Safety and communication are the city of La Verne’s top priorities, say officials, as construction of part of a 9.1 mile Foothill Gold Line extension project to build new stations from Glendora to Pomona is ongoing.
Juan Calderon, a construction worker on the Foothill Gold Line light rail project, hammers rail joints to ensure the Metro line tracks are up to safety standards Monday at the construction site at the corner of D Street and Arrow Highway in La Verne.
The city of La Verne is working on a project of new retail and residential units that, along with a commuter rail station, is expected to bring new business and visitors to the city and the University.
In preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games, Los Angeles County is investing in its currently disjointed public transit system by bringing a new Gold Line train station to La Verne less than a block away from campus.