Originally Posted by
bzcat
Gold line extension to ONT is something nice to have, not something that needs to happen. From a regional transportation standpoint, double track and electrification of the Metrolink San Bernandino line is much more of a priority and will benefit far more riders than yet another quixotic extension of the Gold line with low projected ridership.
Agreed. Rail should be built where it is most needed, i.e., where there is the most traffic congestion. I know that airport rail links are fashionable these days, but money is usually better spent building rail to connect downtown areas to suburbs so that people can get to work every morning.