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L.A. Metro Launches New Fare Capping Policy on Cubic-powered TAP System

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has launched a new fare capping policy using Cubic Transportation Systems’ technology.

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  • The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has launched a new fare capping policy using Cubic Transportation Systems’ technology.
  • Prior to fare capping, riders could buy daily, weekly or monthly passes, some of which required larger purchases upfront.
  • Fare capping is the latest rider benefit added to the TAP regional contactless fare system, which Cubic and Metro have collaborated on for more than two decades.
  • “The fare change in support of fare capping was approved by the Metro Board of Directors last December.

Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners Selects RATP Dev as O&M Partner for its Rail Transit Solution for LA Metro's Sepulveda Project

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) announced today it has selected a world-class automated rail provider, RATP Dev, to develop the operations and maintenance component of its rail transit proposal to ease congestion on the I-405 (Sepulveda) corridor between Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley and Westside. 

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  • "We are excited to work with RATP Dev, one of the most innovative and experienced transit operators in the world," said Derya Thompson, Co-Director of STCP.
  • "STCP proposes a high quality, time-efficient and well-connected transit solution for the Sepulveda Corridor, which has the potential to dramatically change the commute of millions of people.
  • STCP's options are one of two Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) proposals selected by Metro for its Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
  • During the project design development, RATP Dev will provide Early Operator-Maintainer consultancy services, including design review and operations and maintenance systems development.

Foothill Gold Line Swears in Board Leadership

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At their January meeting today, Claremont Mayor Ed Reece and Glendora Council Member Mendell Thompson were sworn in as Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors, after being unanimously elected last month by their peers. The two local elected officials lead the agency at a critical time. The westernmost 9.1-mile, four-station project segment from Glendora to Pomona is currently about two-thirds complete with construction; and the agency continues to seek additional funding to complete the final three-mile, two station project segment that includes the Claremont and Montclair stations.

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  • Claremont Mayor Ed Reece, sworn in as Board Chair for a second year; Glendora Council Member Mendell Thompson sworn in as new Board Vice Chair
    MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At their January meeting today, Claremont Mayor Ed Reece and Glendora Council Member Mendell Thompson were sworn in as Chair and Vice Chair (respectively) of the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors, after being unanimously elected last month by their peers.
  • Chair Reece and Vice Chair Thompson have both been on the board for several years.
  • I am honored to continue leading the board as we work tirelessly to ensure the vision of this important project is fully realized."
  • The Foothill Gold Line board is made up of elected and appointed representatives from throughout the project corridor.

LA Metro Partners with Strive Well-Being Inc. for Innovative Transit Ambassador Program as a Strategy to Improve the Customer Experience, Increase Ridership, and Reinforce Public Safety

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Metro is contracting with Strive, a reputable and experienced wellness and community health partner, to implement and manage a diverse team of transit ambassadors.

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  • Metro is contracting with Strive, a reputable and experienced wellness and community health partner, to implement and manage a diverse team of transit ambassadors.
  • The program is part of Metro's plan to bring non-law enforcement representatives to improve the customer experience, reinforce public safety, and increase ridership on its transit system.
  • This program is the first of its kind in the region, and will employ 300+ ambassadors from diverse L.A. County neighborhoods.
  • Strive will provide ambassadors trained in unconscious bias identification, trauma-informed response, de-escalation, cultural/situational awareness, customer service, disability awareness, and public safety.

Foothill Gold Line Light Rail Project from Glendora to Pomona Reaches 50% Construction Completion

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Saturday, June 18, 2022
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SAN DIMAS, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) held a press conference to celebrate the 9.1-mile, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona reaching 50% construction completion. The celebration took place at Rhoads Park in San Dimas, Calif., just steps away from the project corridor and one of four new light rail bridges being constructed to carry future light rail trains and passengers over major streets. Construction on the project began in July 2020 and, despite building in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to remain on schedule to be completed in early 2025, when it will be turned over to LA Metro for training and pre-revenue service (Metro determines when passenger service starts).

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  • Elected officials from the federal, state, county and local levels celebrate historic milestone achievement
    SAN DIMAS, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) held a press conference to celebrate the 9.1-mile, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona reaching 50% construction completion.
  • About the Foothill Gold Line Construction AuthorityThe Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is an independent transportation planning and construction agency created in 1998 by the California State Legislature to plan, design and build the Metro Gold Line (currently called the L Line) light rail system from Union Station to Montclair.
  • When completed, the extension will add new light rail stations in the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair.
  • The project is utilizing nearly $200 million from the State of California TIRCP grant program (greenhouse gas reduction funding) for the current construction segment from Glendora to Pomona.

Foothill Gold Line Swears in New Board Leadership

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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"I know I speak for Vice Chair Carder as I thank our colleagues for their confidence in us.

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  • "I know I speak for Vice Chair Carder as I thank our colleagues for their confidence in us.
  • Chair Reece and Vice Chair Carder have both been on the board for several years.
  • The Foothill Gold Line board is made up of elected and appointed representatives from throughout the project corridor.
  • About the Foothill Gold Line Construction AuthorityThe Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority is an independent transportation planning and construction agency created in 1998 by the California State Legislature to plan, design and build the Metro Gold Line (currently referred to as the L Line) light rail system from Union Station to Montclair.

US-led team of rail innovators starts work on LA Metro's Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Bechtel will lead the engineering and constructability of its transit concept with key engineering partners Mott MacDonald, T.Y.

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  • Bechtel will lead the engineering and constructability of its transit concept with key engineering partners Mott MacDonald, T.Y.
  • "We are delighted to start work on this vitally important rail project in partnership with Metro and the people of LA.
  • We want to bring the world's best rail solutions for the long-term," said Joe Collins, project manager.
  • "The Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project truly meets the moment in terms of Los Angeles' immediate and long-term transit needs.