FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHAT WAS THE FEASIBILITY STUDY?

The feasibility study was conducted in the early, pre-conceptual phase of project development. The Study considered a broad range of issues such as community mobility needs, obstacles to accessing public transit, land uses and constraints, and other opportunities and challenges for developing new transportation infrastructure. Key stakeholders and the public alike had the opportunity to weigh in during this preliminary and secondary project phase, to communicate their needs and preferences.​

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WHEN WAS THE STUDY COMPLETED, AND WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?

Phase 1 of the Study was initiated in July 2021 and focused on identifying and evaluating the most promising corridors for improved transit services. Phase 2 of the Study, initiated in October 2022 and completed in February 2024, refined these concepts through ridership analysis, preliminary engineering, and community engagement, ultimately producing a final Vision Plan with a phased implementation strategy to enhance transit access, equity, and regional mobility.

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With the feasibility study now complete, the project has entered a new implementation-focused phase called SGV Forward. This next phase will carry out early-action demonstration projects by 2028, potentially including new bus lanes, transit signal upgrades, and improvements to key stops and corridors. SGVCOG and LA Metro are actively pursuing funding and preparing design and environmental documentation to advance these improvements.

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Additional improvements are planned for 2035 as part of the Mid Term Plan, funded through $635.5 million in   County sales tax funding committed by LA Metro. A longer-term vision for further expansion, including potential rail options, is also outlined for future planning and funding opportunities.

 

HOW IS SGV FORWARD FUNDED?

LA Metro has committed $635.5 million in County sales tax funds for improvements in the San Gabriel Valley by 2035 (under Mid Term Plan). SGVCOG and LA Metro are working to identify early funding sources to deliver demonstration projects by 2028. Additional improvements in the Mid Term and Long Term Vision Plans will depend on future funding availability.

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 WHERE DID THIS PROJECT START?

The Transit Feasibility Study was initiated following LA Metro’s decision in 2020 to withdraw the State Route 60 alternative for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project to extend the Metro E (Gold) Line. The study identified key transit gaps and created a plan for phased improvements to improve service across the region. It concluded in 2024 and now guides the current effort to bring transit upgrades to the San Gabriel Valley.

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WHICH CITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRANSIT STUDY AREA?

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The Study area includes all 31 cities and the unincorporated communities within the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments service area:

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Alhambra, Arcadia, Avocado Heights, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Industry, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Pomona, Roland Heights, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City, Walnut and West Covina.

 

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

In-person community meetings will be held in fall and winter 2025 in Monterey Park, Rosemead, El Monte/South El Monte, and Pomona. In addition to these meetings, we’ll also be participating in local events and sharing updates about the current phase of the project through our website and social media channels. To stay up to date on upcoming events and ways to get involved, please sign up for our mailing list on the Community Input page.​

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