The path would run along the river from Riverside Drive in Los Angeles to Atlantic Boulevard in Maywood, physically separated from vehicle traffic
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has released a draft environmental impact report for a proposed project to close an 8-mile gap in the LA River Path, connecting Elysian Valley to Maywood with a dedicated walking and biking trail.
The report evaluates seven alternatives, ranging from a full 8-mile path with varying numbers of new bridges (5 to 7) and access points (9 to 11), to shortened segments covering 3.2 miles in the north or 5 miles in the south. Options include preferences for east- or west-bank routing. The path would run along the river from Riverside Drive in Los Angeles to Atlantic Boulevard in Maywood, physically separated from vehicle traffic.
Potential impacts analyzed include aesthetics, air quality, biological and cultural resources, noise, traffic and others. The draft identifies significant unavoidable construction-related effects on paleontological resources and noise/vibration, but no permanent significant impacts after completion.
The 47-day public review period runs through Feb. 2, 2026. Comments can be submitted online, by email, phone or mail.
Metro has scheduled four public hearings to present findings and accept oral comments: in-person sessions Jan. 21 at Lincoln Heights Senior Center (6:30-8:30 p.m.), Jan. 27 at Maywood Center for Enriched Studies (6-8 p.m.), and Jan. 31 at Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez Senior High School (10 a.m.-noon); plus a virtual webinar Jan. 29 (6-8 p.m.). Spanish interpretation will be provided.
The document is available online at metro.net/projects/lariverpath or at select libraries and city halls.
