The 4.5-mile extension will add two new stations in Redondo Beach and Torrance, connecting riders to Inglewood venues like SoFi Stadium and LAX
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) unveiled the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the C Line Extension to Torrance, a significant step toward expanding rail service into the South Bay. The project will extend the Metro K Line from the Redondo Beach (Marine) station to the planned Torrance Transit Center, offering a 19-minute trip to LAX and improved connectivity, supported by funding from voter-approved Measures R and M. Construction could begin as early as 2027, with an anticipated opening in 2036.
Metro Board Chair and Whittier City Council Member Fernando Dutra hailed the initiative as a major advancement, stating, “By extending rail service to Torrance, we are giving more Angelenos access to good jobs, faster commutes and cleaner air. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with our community partners to ensure that this project best serves the needs of the community now and for generations to come.” The FEIR incorporates over 2,000 public comments, featuring design refinements, clarifications, updated cost estimates, and details on required real estate acquisitions, all accessible on a user-friendly website with FAQs and a video guide.
In May 2024, the Metro Board approved the Hybrid Alternative route, utilizing the existing Harbor Subdivision right-of-way with a mix of elevated, at-grade, and trench sections. Trenches at 170th and 182nd Streets will enhance safety and reduce noise and traffic delays. Metro also plans to upgrade a freight line for a safer, quieter corridor, minimizing property impact while balancing costs and community concerns.
The 4.5-mile extension will add two new stations in Redondo Beach and Torrance, connecting riders to Inglewood venues like SoFi Stadium and LAX, with transfers to lines serving Santa Monica, East Los Angeles, and beyond. It’s projected to handle over 11,500 daily trips, attract 1.49 million new annual riders, and cut vehicle miles traveled by 19.5 million yearly. By 2045, with South Bay jobs growing nearly twice as fast as the population and congestion up by almost 30 percent, the extension aims to ease traffic and boost the economy.
