Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2

Creating better access to jobs, schools and more for East LA communities

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Project Type

Better Transit

Current Phase

Environmental Review

Estimated Project Completion

2035-2037 (pending funding availability)

The Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project will extend the E Line nearly nine miles east from Atlantic Bl in East Los Angeles to Lambert Station in Whittier, with six new stations. Once fully built to the Lambert Station, the project will provide fast, reliable rail service, connecting key destinations in the cities of Commerce, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier, and the unincorporated communities of East Los Angeles and West Whittier-Los Nietos.

Metro is committed to building the full alignment to Whittier, however, funding constraints make it a challenge to build the project all at once. Environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is now underway to support federal funding eligibility for building the segment from East Los Angeles to Montebello. This project is funded in part by Measure R, Measure M and other local sources, and is supported by city and community partners. Please see the section below to learn more about active construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 project?

It’s a planned 9-mile extension of the E Line from East LA to Whittier, designed to improve access, reduce traffic and serve growing communities in southeast LA County. The project will be built in two phases. The first phase (Phase 2A) extends the E Line from Atlantic/Pomona in East Los Angeles to Greenwood in Montebello. The second phase (Phase 2B) continues the alignment from Montebello through the cities of Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and concludes at Lambert in Whittier.

Where will the new E Line stations be located?

Six new stations are planned for

Atlantic/Whittier in East LA
Commerce/Citadel in Commerce
Greenwood in Montebello
Rosemead in Pico Rivera
Norwalk in Santa Fe Springs
Lambert in Whittier

What is the timeline for this project?

Metro completed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process in 2024 and is now advancing federal environmental review under NEPA for the first segment from East Los Angeles to the City of Montebello. Construction is anticipated to begin as early as 2029, pending funding.

How is the project funded?

The project is partially funded through Measure M and is being prepared to qualify for additional state and federal funding sources.

How can I get involved?

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