The Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) is now available for the Southeast Gateway Line — here’s how to leave a comment

Recently, we, jointly with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), released the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Southeast Gateway Line (formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project). Spanning 14.5 miles from Slauson/A Line Station in the unincorporated community of Florence-Firestone in Los Angeles to the future Pioneer Station in the City of Artesia, this light rail transit (LRT) line aims to provide high-quality, reliable service for everyone traversing the corridor.

Clocking in at over 1,300 pages, the EIS/EIR evaluates the project from multiple perspectives, covering its historical background, potential environmental effects, and its importance for communities throughout Los Angeles County. It also evaluates the Metro-board selected route (i.e.. The Locally Preferred Alternative, or LPA) as well as other alternatives. It also contains extensive analysis on transportation connections and strategies to reduce traffic congestion and advance fairness and environmental responsibility.

We know many of you provided feedback throughout the environmental process from 2017 to 2024. We hosted 30 public meetings during this period, which were attended by over 2,450 people. We've provided our formal response to the 452 comments received during the process, which can be found right here.

You can view the EIS/EIR on our project website at metro.net/sgl. Printed copies are also available for public viewing at the following locations along the corridor:

• Artesia Library, 18801 Elaine Ave, Artesia
• Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, 9945 Flower St, Bellflower
• Gateway Cities Council of Governments, 16401 Paramount Blvd, Paramount
• Paramount Park Community Center, 14400 Paramount Blvd, Paramount
• Hollydale Library, 12000 Garfield Ave, South Gate
• Huntington Park Library, 6518 Miles Ave, Huntington Park
• South Park Business Improvement District, 1150-B S Hope St, Los Angeles
• Arts District Business Improvement District, 1801 E 7th St, Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles
• Little Tokyo Branch Library, 203 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles
• Metro Headquarters - Dorothy Peyton Library, 15th Floor, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles

What's next? In the coming months, the Metro Board of Directors will convene to consider certifying the Final EIR. Concurrently, the FTA will issue a Record of Decision (ROD) in the summer of 2024 -- an official certification that allows us to move forward with design, acquisitions, and construction -- following a mandatory 30-day waiting period post-publication of the Final EIS. Visit our project websiteto stay up to date!

If you would like to have your comment considered in the FTA's Record of Decision, please email them to [email protected] by Monday, April 29, 2024.

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