Foothill Transit Community News – July 2026
Catch World Cup Fever at Local Fan Zones!
The excitement doesn’t stop at the stadium! Join fellow fans at the official World Cup Fan Zones for live match viewing, entertainment, activities, food, and nonstop fútbol fun. Be sure to stop by the Foothill Transit booth to score giveaways, learn about transit options, and celebrate the games with us.
Getting there is easy, leave the parking hassles behind and ride Foothill Transit and Metro straight to the action. Plan your trip at foothilltransit.org/worldcup.
Whittier Narrows Fan Zone (South El Monte)
July 9–11
Ride the Fan Zone Flyer from El Monte Station to Whittier Narrows Recreation Area along Rosemead Boulevard at the Special Events Area B entrance.
Note: On July 11, the Fan Zone Flyer will stop at Rosemead Boulevard and Rush Street due to an open streets event.
Pomona Fairplex Fan Zone
July 14–15 and July 18–19
Ride Foothill Transit Line 67 from the La Verne Metro A Line Station or Line 197 from the Pomona North Metro A Line Station directly to the Pomona Fairplex.
Bring your team spirit, cheer on your favorite squad, and make the Foothill Transit booth your first stop at the Fan Zone!
Ride Transit Straight to the World Cup Action.
Foothill Transit is part of Metro’s World Cup Enhanced Service. This summer, you can get straight to the World Cup action by riding public transportation — at an affordable price — to Los Angeles Stadium.
Take the Silver Streak to Union Station’s Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station, where direct service will be available to every World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium. On match days, Foothill Transit, Metro, and other regional transit partners will operate nonstop service to help fans get to and from the games with ease. Please note, no Foothill Transit passes accepted on Metro’s World Cup Enhanced Service.
For schedules, service details, and additional information, visit Metro’s World Cup page.
Collect the World Cup, One TAP Card at a Time.
Get your own piece of soccer history with a limited-edition commemorative TAP card collection at one of our Transit Stores! Available only while supplies last, these highly collectible cards showcase a wide range of unique designs celebrating the excitement, culture and global spirit of the world’s biggest sporting event.
The collection includes FIFA-themed reflective TAP cards, country-specific designs representing teams scheduled to compete in Los Angeles, and additional collector cards honoring nations with passionate fan communities throughout Los Angeles. Because each design is produced in limited quantities, fans will have the opportunity to collect and trade cards featuring different countries and themes.
Whether you’re a dedicated soccer supporter, a TAP card collector, or looking for a memorable keepsake from FIFA World Cup 2026™, these special-edition cards won’t be available forever. Visit a Transit Store or purchase them online. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Independence Day Bus and Transit Store Schedules.
Foothill Transit will observe the Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 3rd. Bus Schedules and Transit Store hours will change. Only the following lines will run according to their Weekend or Sunday schedule:
178, 185, 187, 188, 190, 194, 195, 197, 269, 270, 272, 274, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 289, 291, 480, 482, 486, 488, 492, and Silver Streak.
No other lines will run.
Transit Store open 10:00am to 2:00pm and 800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463) hours will be 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Saturday, July 4 – All lines will run on their regular weekend or Saturday schedules. Transit Stores will be closed. 800-RIDE-INFO (743-3463) will be available from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Sign up for Rider Alerts to receive holiday hours and store closure information via email or text as soon as it becomes available. Here’s a list of the holidays when our buses run on weekend or Sunday schedules.
TAP Collectors: Commemorative TAP Card Drop on 7/24.
Join us on Friday, July 24, from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the El Monte Foothill Transit Store (3501 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte) to add to your collection!
Stop by to score a previously released commemorative TAP card with a minimum $1 load and add it to your collection while supplies last. Check our social media channels @foothilltransit in the weeks to come for more details.
Need Help?
Have a question? Hosting a rideshare or information fair or planning a lunch-and-learn? Reach out to Linda Apodaca or call 1-800-RIDE-INFO (1-800-743-3463) and we’ll be happy to assist.
