Metro C Line Extension to Torrance

Bringing more fast, reliable transit connections to the South Bay

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Project Type

Better Transit

Current Phase

Environmental Review

Estimated Project Completion

2030-2033

Metro is extending light rail service from Redondo Beach Station to the Torrance Transit Center, adding 4.5 miles of new track and projected to serve 11,500 daily riders by 2042. This extension will also now operate as the southern continuation of the K Line from Redondo Beach (formerly C Line).

The Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) is anticipated to be released in summer 2025. The Final EIR will respond to public feedback received during the Draft EIR review period and include refined plans based on field work, technical studies, and community input. The public will have an opportunity to review the Final EIR prior to the Metro Board considering certification and approval of the project during a public meeting anticipated in fall 2025. Metro continues to collect community input on the project and will compile all feedback to share with the Metro Board before any action is taken on the project.

In May 2024, the Metro Board selected the Hybrid Alternative as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), combining features from proposed routes evaluated in the Draft EIR. Shaped by community input, the selected alignment provides two new rail stations, community walking paths, and upgrades to the existing freight track along the Metro-owned ROW to reduce noise and vibration and enhance safety.

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Project map for C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Metro ROW?

The Metro Right-of-Way (ROW) is a rail corridor that was originally used for freight trains. Metro purchased it in the 1990s to prepare for future passenger rail service. Freight trains still run along this corridor once or twice a day, and Metro is working with the freight operator to make sure both services can safely share the space.

What type of improvements will be made for pedestrians and cyclists?

Metro is looking at options to add walking and biking paths near the rail line to make it easier to reach future stations and nearby neighborhoods. Two segments under consideration are between 159th and 170th Streets, and between Grant Avenue and 182nd Street. The project also includes a plan to improve nearby streets so people can safely walk or bike to the train.

What is a Quiet Zone Corridor?

A Quiet Zone Corridor is a section of rail where added safety features—like upgraded crossings—can allow trains to pass without sounding their horns. These zones are created by local cities working with the state and federal government. Metro is designing crossings that meet the standards, so if a Quiet Zone is approved in the future, it could help reduce noise.

More information is available from the CPUC.

Will the project connect Torrance to LAX?

Yes. The extension will connect to the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, where riders can transfer to the airport’s People Mover system for a direct connection to the terminals.

How is the C Line Extension being funded?

The project is funded by a combination of local and state dollars, including money from voter-approved transportation sales taxes (Measure M and Measure R), and a major grant from the state’s Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).

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