Two new transit extensions promise several new routes for South Bay residents to access the Los Angeles region’s transit system.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) recently released a draft environmental impact report (DEIR) for an extension of the C Line (née Green Line) from its current Terminus in Redondo Beach another 4.5 miles into the city of Torrance.
The plan for the C Line extension would connect the South Bay cities of Lawndale, Redondo Beach, and Torrance and add two new transfer stations to access the K Line, J (Silver) Line, and A (Blue) Line.
A release published on Metro’s The Source announced the new DEIR, noting that the C Line Extension could eventually link up with an additional extension plan, which would connect the K Line north to Hollywood, allowing rail transit trips from Hollywood to Torrance.
The DEIR for the C Line extension considers three alternate routes. The public has until March 27 to comment on the DEIR.
FULL STORY: Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) available for C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance
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