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This Week’s Featured Posts:
Metro Pomona A Line Extension is Open
With nine new miles of light rail, four new stations – Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona – the world’s longest light rail line now extends 57.6 miles from Pomona through Pasadena and downtown L.A. to Long Beach.
By Joe Linton


Top Headlines:
More On Pomona Gold Line Opening (KTLA, KABC, Urbanize, SGV Tribune, Claremont Courier)
More Photos Of Pomona A Line Opening (CC Clarion)
Report: Massive Caltrans Displacement for 710 Freeway (Pasadena Now)
Active SGV Urges People to Get Involved in 710 South Stub Study
Sign Up for 10/8 Meeting on 710 South Stub at CalState LA (GoogleDocs)
Pasadena Looks To Adopt Ambitious Traffic Safety Plan (Pasadena Now)
South Pas Bike To School Day On October 7 (South Pasadenan)
But It’s Walktober All Month (Pasadena Now)
Feds Look To Re-Spend CA High-Speed Rail Funds (LAT, Spectrum, SBCAL/TikTok)
Claremont Courier Studies if 1st Ammendment Is Safe (One, Two, Three)

And here’s some Streetsblog stories from around the country from the past week:

  • SGV Connect 148: World Cup, 6-7 Edition
    by The Editorial Team
    June 12, 2026
    In this special World Cup edition of SGV Connect, Damien Newton talks with Foothill Transit Communications Director Felicia Friesema about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • South Pasadena Approves Protected Bike Lane for Entirety of Fremont Ave.
    by The Editorial Team
    June 5, 2026
    After some concerns about lost parking, residents convinced the city council to keep its complete streets concept uniform.
  • El Monte’s Zamora Park is Finished Rebuilding
    by The Editorial Team
    May 20, 2026
    The thoughtful redesign fits seamlessly into the old Hayes neighborhood of town.
  • South Pasadena Approves Complete Streets Concept for Huntington Drive
    by The Editorial Team
    May 15, 2026
    Meanwhile, the city looks to refine concepts for specific stretches of Fremont Avenue. Local cyclists of all ages continue to pedal the project forward.
  • Eyes on the Street – Colima Road Bike Lanes
    by The Editorial Team
    May 8, 2026
    The scenic route will run from the edge of Whittier to Fullerton Rd, and it’s already more than halfway done.
  • SGV Connect 147: Living Schools and the Covina City Council Race
    by The Editorial Team
    April 30, 2026
    The executive director of Active SGV updates us on an exciting project for El Monte schools and we begin our election 2026 coverage.
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