Bringing more fast, reliable transit connections to the South Bay.
Metro is extending light rail service from the existing Redondo Beach (Marine) Station to the Torrance Transit Center, adding 4.5 miles of new track and two new stations. The Project is anticipated to generate approximately 4.9 million annual trips and attract 1.7 million new riders. This extension will operate as the southern continuation of the K Line from Redondo Beach and is now referred to as the K Line Extension to Torrance.
On January 22, 2026, the Metro Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved the K Line Extension to Torrance Project, marking a major milestone in advancing light rail service to the South Bay. As part of this action, the Metro Board approved the Hawthorne Option as the final route.
The Hawthorne Option would extend light rail into the South Bay along portions of the I-405 Freeway, down the center of Hawthorne Boulevard, and along portions of the Metro-owned Right-of-Way. This alignment provides direct access to major destinations, including the South Bay Galleria, improves connections to existing transit services and the Torrance Transit Center, and supports long-term mobility in the region. The Project will provide fast service to major connections in the north including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Inglewood, and the Metro C and E Lines.
Board approval follows extensive technical analysis, public review, and community input, including prior consideration by the Metro Board’s Planning and Programming Committee.
The Final EIR has been certified, completing the project’s environmental review process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). With project approval now in place, Metro will advance the K Line Extension to Torrance into the next phase of planning and design.
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Metro will continue working closely with local jurisdictions, stakeholders and the community as the project moves forward. Click here to view the certified Final EIR and navigate by chapter.
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Thank you to everyone who provided comments and participated throughout the environmental review and Board process. Public input played an important role in shaping the project. You may continue to share questions or comments using the project contact information listed below and stay informed as the project advances. Visit the project StoryMap to learn more about the project and sign up for project updates here.
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2026 Metro Board Report and Motion
On January 22, 2026, the Metro Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved the project. As part of this action, the Metro Board approved the Hawthorne Option as the final route, which provides direct access to key destinations, including the South Bay Galleria and the Torrance Transit Center, while supporting long-term regional mobility.
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In September 2025, Metro released the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR).
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