The East SGV mobility improvements project will receive $250,000 in federal funding to support transportation upgrades across several eastern San Gabriel Valley cities. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments announced the award March 11, stating the funding will support safer connections for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders in a growing regional corridor.
The funding supports the East San Gabriel Valley Sustainable Multimodal Improvement Project, a regional effort involving Azusa, Claremont, Covina, Glendora, La Verne, Pomona, and San Dimas. Regional planners said the project will improve first and last mile travel, expand access to transit, and strengthen the area’s active transportation network.
Officials said the goal of the East SGV mobility improvements effort is to create safer and more accessible travel options across multiple cities. Planned improvements include upgrades that support walking, cycling, and connections to bus transit systems.
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments serves as the coordinating agency for the project. The regional planning body represents 31 cities and several county agencies working together on transportation, housing, and environmental initiatives across the San Gabriel Valley.
Regional leaders said the funding will help advance planning and project development for transportation upgrades that improve connectivity between communities and transit services.
East SGV Mobility Improvements Aim To Expand Access
The project funding comes as part of a broader federal investment secured through the office of U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros, who represents California’s 31st Congressional District.
According to the council of governments, Cisneros secured more than $18.2 million in federal Community Project Funding for 15 regional projects in the fiscal year 2026 federal funding package. The funding supports infrastructure improvements, public safety technology, park upgrades, and water and transportation projects across the district.
“These improvements will not only enhance mobility and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders, but also expand economic opportunities throughout our communities,” SGVCOG President Ed Reece said in a statement.
Cisneros said the federal funding will help cities address long delayed infrastructure needs while supporting community growth.
“I am proud to bring back over $18 million in federal funding that will go directly into our CA-31 community,” Cisneros said. “Through Community Project Funding grants, our cities will see parks and recreation centers upgraded, new public safety technology installed, and long overdue investments in water and transportation infrastructure.”
Regional planners say projects like the East SGV mobility improvements initiative help cities coordinate transportation planning across municipal boundaries while improving safety and accessibility for residents who rely on multiple travel modes.
More information about the project is available at https://www.sgvcog.org/east-sgv-project.
Local officials said the regional partnership model allows cities to compete more effectively for federal funding while addressing shared transportation challenges across the eastern San Gabriel Valley.
