Southeast Gateway Line (previously West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor)

The Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) is now available for public review 

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Metro have prepared the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the project, and it is now available for public review. This document describes and evaluates the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and other alternatives considered. The Final EIS/EIR also includes public comments received on the Draft EIS/EIR, which was circulated for public review and comment from July through September 2021, and responses to those comments.  

REVIEW THE DOCUMENT 

• View the Final EIS/EIR here 
• View the Final EIS/EIR Appendices here 
• View maps and other information in the interactive project StoryMap 

Printed copies are available for public viewing at the locations listed below during regular business hours. Comments must be received on or before April 29, 2024, to be considered in FTA’s Record of Decision. Your comments may be sent by email to sgl@metro.net. 

• Artesia Library, 18801 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701   
• Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, 9945 Flower St, Bellflower, CA 90706   
• Gateway Cities Council of Governments, 16401 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723   
• Paramount Park Community Center, 14400 Paramount Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723   
• Hollydale Library, 12000 Garfield Ave, South Gate, CA 90280   
• Huntington Park Library, 6518 Miles Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255   
• South Park Business Improvement District, 1150-B S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015   
• Arts District Business Improvement District, 1801 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 
• Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071   
• Little Tokyo Branch Library, 203 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012   
• Metro Headquarters – Dorothy Peyton Library, 15th Floor, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012   

NEXT STEPS 

The Metro Board of Directors will consider certifying the Final EIR at a meeting in the coming months. Visit back for updates. FTA will issue a Record of Decision (ROD) in summer 2024 following the 30-day waiting period after publication of the Final EIS. 

Slauson/A Line to Union Station Study 

Staff are conducting a separate study to evaluate options for connecting from Slauson/A Line to Union Station. The next step of the study includes preparing the Draft report, additional stakeholder engagement and presenting study findings to the Metro Board in 2024.  

First/Last Mile Planning 

Preparation of a First/Last Mile (FLM) Plan is underway. The project team completed existing conditions analysis and community engagement in fall 2023 and will bring a final FLM plan to the Board for adoption concurrent with the final environmental document for the rail project.