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The Construction Authority is hosting a virtual Public Scoping Meeting next Wednesday, June 24 to discuss potential Project Modifications to parking facilities planned at the Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont stations (see details below). During the meeting, the Construction Authority will seek input regarding the scope and content of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) that will be prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the Project Modifications.
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VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING
To comply with local and state social distancing requirements, an in-person scoping meeting will not be held. However, the Construction Authority will host a virtual public scoping meeting as follows:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
A live presentation will be given by Construction Authority staff at 5:30 PM, followed by a public comment session.
Click here to register to attend the scoping meeting and enter your name and email address. By registering, you will receive an email with a link to join the meeting on-line and a phone number to join by phone. You can enter a nickname if you do not wish to enter your real name; but a valid email address is required in order for the meeting link and phone number to be sent to you.
To request special accommodations or Spanish interpretation, please contact the Authority by Friday, June 19 at (626) 471-9050.
Para adaptaciones especiales o si necesita interpretación en español, comuníquese con la Autoridad de Construcción antes del viernes 19 de junio al (626) 471-9050.
Questions about the Virtual Scoping Meeting or Registration, Call: (626) 471-9050.
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Potential Project Modifications to Be Evaluated:
The Construction Authority will evaluate potential parking changes at the Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont Stations. The Authority previously approved parking structures at these stations. As a result of Project refinements and revised Metro parking provision guidance resulting from a parking study completed by Metro, the Authority is now considering whether a change to surface parking lots for the Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona locations as well as either a parking structure at Claremont or a parking lot combined with leased parking space at Claremont is warranted. This would reduce the total number of available parking spaces at the various stations. At some of these locations, the potential change from a structure to a surface lot would result in minor changes related to the configuration of vehicle and pedestrian access. New or modified parking facility locations are being evaluated in Glendora, San Dimas and Pomona. The potential Project Modifications also entail scenarios that include interim and full build terminus station conditions associated with phased construction of the project as previously analyzed in the 2019 Supplemental EIR.
A copy of the Notice of Preparation for the SEIR, with details about the potential project modifications, can be found at www.foothillgoldline.org.
Public Comment Period
Written comments on the scope or content of the SEIR will be accepted if received on or before July 8, 2020. Please submit written comments to Ms. Lisa Levy Buch at the following address:
Lisa Levy Buch, Chief Communications Officer
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
406 East Huntington Drive, Suite 202
Monrovia, California 91016-3633
Email: LLevyBuch@foothillgoldline.org
Questions about the Virtual Scoping Meeting or SEIR? Call (626) 471-9050.
Over the past few months, Kiewit-Parsons JV (KPJV) and the Construction Authority have been working together to finalize the Glendora to Pomona Project’s Construction Baseline Schedule, which includes tens of thousands of activities anticipated over the next four years to complete the 9.1-mile, four-station project segment. These activities are scheduled in several major phases of work: pre-construction, design, major construction, testing and pre-revenue service. Every activity on the job is included in the Baseline Schedule.
The images below (click each to enlarge) are the latest updates to the Baseline Schedule, and they provide a good overview of what is expected and when construction may impact your neighborhood, including the grade crossing construction that will result in street closures throughout the corridor.
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First Major Construction Activity Begins Mid-July at Gladstone St. in San Dimas
As seen in the recently approved Baseline Schedule, the first major construction activity involves the rebuilding of the railroad crossing at Gladstone St. in San Dimas. The activity was planned to begin in early August, but has been moved up at the request of the city to begin mid-July. This activity will require a full closure of the street at the railroad crossing for vehicles and pedestrians for three months. More information will be provided in the coming weeks on the work ahead, including available detours. Local access to homes, businesses, schools and medical facilities on Gladstone St., east and west of the closure, will be maintained at all times.
Below is a picture of KPJV crews potholing at the railroad crossing on Gladstone St. this week to investigate and verify underground utilities, in preparation for the upcoming major construction.
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While the Construction Authority and KPJV project offices are closed to the public temporarily, stakeholders have access to staff during business hours (see contact information below) and project information 24/7 at foothillgoldline.org.
For Construction-Related Questions:
(626) 513-5788 / CommunityRelations@Kiewit-Parsons.com
For General Project Questions:
(626) 305-7012 / publicaffairs@foothillgoldline.org
If you haven’t already done so, we encourage everyone who may be impacted by the upcoming construction to sign up now to receive future construction alerts. It only takes a minute and will help keep you informed as the project moves into major construction just a few short weeks from now. Go to foothillgoldline.org and sign up today.
Thank you for your continued interest in the Foothill Gold Line. We hope you are staying safe and well during this time.
Lisa Levy Buch, Chief Communications and Strategic Development Officer and the Public Affairs Team
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