Rancho Cucamonga City Council Candidate David VanGorden: How much more traffic can Foothill Boulevard handle?

Anyone driving home through Rancho Cucamonga during the evening commute has likely experienced the congestion along Foothill Boulevard. At the intersection of Foothill Boulevard (Historic Route 66) and Milliken Avenue, long lines of vehicles have become an all-too-familiar sight as residents make their way home from work.

According to Rancho Cucamonga City Council candidate David VanGorden, this intersection represents a larger issue facing the city.

"Residents don't need a traffic study to tell them what they experience every day," VanGorden said. "They sit in it. They live it. The question is whether our infrastructure is keeping pace with the growth occurring throughout Rancho Cucamonga."

VanGorden says the discussion is not about opposing growth but about making sure roads, intersections, and public services are ready before additional development places even greater demands on existing infrastructure.

"As our city continues to grow, we have to ask whether we're planning ahead," he said. "Growth should be supported by the infrastructure needed to accommodate it. Otherwise, residents are left dealing with longer commute times, increased congestion, and additional pressure on city services."

The Foothill Boulevard corridor is one of Rancho Cucamonga's primary transportation routes, connecting neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and shopping destinations. During peak commute hours, many residents already experience delays as traffic volumes increase throughout the corridor.

VanGorden believes infrastructure should become a central part of every development discussion.

"When residents hear about new housing projects, they naturally ask what those projects will mean for traffic, emergency response, and the quality of life they've worked hard to build," he said. "Those are fair questions, and they deserve clear answers."

VanGorden says responsible growth means looking beyond the approval of individual projects and considering their cumulative impact across the city.

"Every project may seem manageable on its own," he said. "But when multiple developments are added together, residents begin to notice the effect on traffic, roads, and city services. That's why long-term planning matters."

VanGorden, a retired law enforcement professional with more than 30 years of public safety experience, has made infrastructure and responsible growth a central part of his campaign for Rancho Cucamonga City Council.

"Growth without infrastructure is not progress," VanGorden said. "If we want Rancho Cucamonga to remain one of Southern California's best places to live, we have to make planning ahead a priority."

David VanGorden is a Rancho Cucamonga City Council candidate for District 2. He is running against incumbent Kristine Scott and candidate DeJonae Shaw in the November 2026 election. His campaign focuses on infrastructure, responsible growth, public safety, government accessibility, and protecting Rancho Cucamonga's quality of life.

For more information, visit https://www.vangordenforrancho.com