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The Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project plans to extend the Los Angeles Metro RailE Line further southeast to connect with the Gateway Cities, continuing from a relocated Atlantic station southeast to a new Lambert station in Whittier. The extension is considered Phase 2, following the Gold Line Eastside Extension, retroactively considered Phase 1, which extended the then-Gold Line from Union Station to the current Atlantic station.

Overview

Los Angeles Metro has studied two alternative alignments for this extension. In 2015, Metro estimated the cost of both alignments of what was then known as the Gold Line Eastside Rail Extension at $6.0 billion (to be delivered in 2057).[1] The plan included in the Measure M transportation funding measure is to build improvements in stages. In 2009, Metro published the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Final Alternatives Analysis Report,[2] and in 2014 published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report.[3] In February 2020, the Metro Board voted to eliminate the SR 60 alignment and combined alignment alternatives from consideration, and proceed only with the Washington Boulevard alternative of the project.[4][5][6] The SR 60 line may be considered for construction in the future.[7] Construction is scheduled to begin in 2029, with public service by 2035,[8] though the project's timeline may be accelerated under the Twenty-eight by '28 initiative.[9]

Metro merged the portion of the L Line east of Downtown Los Angeles into the E Line (which now uses the gold color instead of aqua) upon the completion of the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023.[10] This allows for a one-seat ride for travelers as far west as Santa Monica, with transfers to other lines at downtown stations.

In 2022, Metro recommended building the extension in phases — initially running as far as Greenwood Avenue in Montebello. Under the plan, the full extension would be studied to make way for the construction to Whittier when funds become available.[11]

Proposed routings and modes

The Transit Corridor Project was originally proposed as a light rail route along Washington Boulevard. Metro studied three alternatives during its Initial Operating Study: along California State Route 60, the original concept to Whittier, and a project that built both routings. The combined routes would have served the communities of Montebello, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park, South El Monte, South San Gabriel, Rosemead, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier in the east side of the county. All alternatives begin at the E Line's Atlantic station and head east.

Metro ruled out the SR 60 Freeway and combined alternative, leaving just the Washington Boulevard alternative for further consideration and study.[4][5][6] A new maintenance yard is included as part of the extension.[12]

During the Initial Operating Segment study, Metro concluded that Alternative 1 and 3 would interfere with future SR 60 expansions. Metro would have to buy some property and remove homes needed for a maintenance facility yard, as no large vacant lots were found. In February 2020, Metro staff recommended Alternative 2, removing the route along the SR 60 freeway (Alternative 1) from further consideration, therefore also eliminating Alternative 3 in the process.[4][5][6] Metro will focus on further studying and building the Washington Boulevard alternative.

Route selection: Alternative 2

On April 25, 2024, Metro published the final environmental impact report (EIR) for the project, pending certification from its board of directors.[13] Metro is also seeking to clear the project under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to qualify it for federal grant money.[14] On May 23, 2024, the Metro board of directors certified the final EIR at a board meeting.[15]

References

  1. ↑Hymon, Steve (November 8, 2016). "Measure M project descriptions". The Source. Metro. Archived from the original on September 8, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ↑"Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed Transit Improvements in the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2, Eastern Portion of Los Angeles County, CA [Notice of Intent]"(PDF). January 25, 2010.
  3. ↑"Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report". Metro. August 2014.
  4. 123Hymon, Steve (February 28, 2020). "Recap of February Metro Board meeting". The Source. Metro. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. 123Hymon, Steve (February 6, 2020). "Metro staff provides update on Eastside Gold Line". The Source. Metro. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. 123Sanchez, Jesus (February 24, 2020). "East L.A. to Whittier Gold Line extension grows more likely". The Eastsider. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  7. ↑Fine, Howard (December 20, 2021). "Metro Planning Rail Routes into County's Southeast Quadrant". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  8. 12"Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Fact Sheet"(PDF). Metro. February 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  9. ↑Sharp, Steven (November 27, 2018). "Here are the 28 Projects that Metro Could Complete Before the 2028 Olympics". Urbanize. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  10. ↑ Von Quednow, Cindy (16 de junio de 2023). "Se inaugura el Metro Regional Connector en Los Ángeles, que ofrece un acceso más directo al centro de la ciudad" . KTLA . Nexstar Media Group . Consultado el 16 de junio de 2023 .
  11. ↑ Sprague, Mike (10 de noviembre de 2022). "Metro recomienda una línea de tren ligero desde el este de Los Ángeles hasta Montebello, pero no hasta Whittier" . Whittier Daily News . Consultado el 5 de diciembre de 2022 .
  12. ↑ "LA Metro presentará alternativas actualizadas para la ruta del tren ligero en el Eastside" . Progressive Railroading. 28 de enero de 2020. Consultado el 28 de agosto de 2020 .
  13. ↑ "Informe final de impacto ambiental (abril de 2024)" . Dropbox . Área metropolitana de Los Ángeles . Consultado el 26 de abril de 2024 .
  14. ↑ @numble (26 de abril de 2024). "LA Metro ha publicado el EIR final para la extensión de la línea E del Eastside. Este es el informe de impacto ambiental según la ley de California (CEQA), pero Metro ha indicado que también realizará una autorización ambiental según la ley federal (NEPA) para calificar para subvenciones federales" ( Tweet ) . Recuperado el 29 de abril de 2024 – vía X (anteriormente Twitter) .
  15. ↑ Sharp, Steven (24 de mayo de 2024). "Metro avanza con las extensiones ferroviarias de Eastside y South Bay. No se espera que ninguno de los proyectos abra sus puertas a los pasajeros" . Urbanize LA . Urbanize Media LLC . Consultado el 25 de mayo de 2024 .
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