Read the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2

We've got news! We have prepared the Final EIR for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project, an approximately 9-mile extension of the Metro E Line fromits current terminus at Pomona Bl and Atlantic Bl in East Los Angeles all the way to Whittier.

Approximately 722,000 people live in this area, which is one of the fastest growing areas of Los Angeles County. It's also a major hub for employment opportunities, particularly in the fields of retail (such as Commerce Citadel, as well as numerous warehouses serving retailers), manufacturing, and healthcare. Approximately 274,000 people currently work here, and it's expected to grow by 25% by 2042. This rail line would bring a much-needed connection into Southeast Los Angeles and the Gateway Cities by offering a one-seat ride to downtown Los Angeles and beyond -- continuing all the way to University of Southern California (USC) and even Santa Monica. Corridor cities along Washington Boulevard and the East Los Angeles neighborhoods along Atlantic Boulevard will also have better access to regional transit such as the Metro A and B Lines, Montebello Bus Lines and Metrolink, as well as key destinations in the area (think historic Whittier Boulevard and the Citadel Outlets).

The initial project build-out will go to Greenwood Station in Montebello, a 4.6-mile route that includes three miles of light rail transit (LRT) underground, .5 miles of aerial and 1.1 miles of street level transit. It will add three new stations: Atlantic/Whittier (underground), Commerce/Citadel (underground) and Greenwood (street level). The project also includes a Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF) located in the City of Montebello.

Since the Board approved Lambert Station as the terminus of the full 9-mile project and the 4.6-mile Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) in December 2022, we have been working with various cities, agencies, and internal departments to address your 900+ comments from the Draft EIR. The Final EIR summarizes revisions to the project since the release of the Draft EIR in June 2022. These include improved train access to a proposed maintenance and storage facility in Montebello, as well as design refinements to the rail track crossovers in order to make train operations safer and easier to maintain.

You can read the Final EIR at metro.net/eastsidephase2. You'll also find printed copies available for public viewing at the locations below during regular business hours:

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One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles

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4837 E 3rd St, East Los Angeles

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5655 Jillson St, Commerce

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1060 S Greenwood Av, Montebello

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9001 Mines Av, Pico Rivera

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8511 Duchess Dr, Whittier

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7344 Washington Av, Whittier

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6934 Broadway Av, Whittier

We are planning to host community pop-ups and distribute information at key stations and stops to keep you up to date about this and future milestones. The Metro Board of Directors will consider certifying the Final EIR at a meeting in the coming months. Make sure to signupto receive the latest project updates. For questions, please contact the project team at [email protected]or 213.922.3012.

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