West Covina Transit Center Renovates for Better Service
West Covina Transit Center closes July 1 for renovations with no reopening date set
West Covina Transit Center Closes July 1
Foothill Transit's West Covina Transit Center closes July 1 for renovations, affecting riders across the San Gabriel Valley. Transit officials said the closure's necessary to improve the facility, though they haven't announced when the center will reopen. Temporary bus stops will be established nearby to maintain service during construction.
Temporary Stops Replace Transit Hub
The transit center serves as a major transfer point for multiple routes in Foothill Transit's 30-route system, which covers 327 square miles across 22 member cities. Officials said all routes normally serving the center will continue operating from temporary locations nearby. Specific details about how many routes will be affected or how many daily riders use the facility weren't available. The agency hasn't released information about the scope of renovations or what improvements riders can expect.
Project Details Remain Unclear
Foothill Transit announced the closure through a rider alert but didn't provide specifics about the renovation project. The cost of the work hasn't been disclosed, and officials haven't said what improvements they're planning. Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, and other agency leaders didn't release statements about the project's scope. The agency said the closure will 'enhance the overall transit experience,' but specific renovation details remain unavailable.
No Timeline for Reopening Announced
Officials haven't provided an expected completion date or estimated how long the center will remain closed. The July 1 closure date's confirmed, but riders don't know whether renovations will take weeks or months. Foothill Transit said it'll release more information as the project progresses, though a timeline for those updates wasn't specified.
Riders Should Plan for Changes
Commuters who regularly use the West Covina Transit Center should identify temporary stop locations before July 1 and plan to arrive a few minutes earlier than usual during the transition. Officials said they're working to minimize service disruptions, but riders may experience longer travel times while using temporary stops. Moovit provides real-time updates and temporary stop locations for all Foothill Transit routes affected by the closure.
