How much does the phase 2 of Eastside Transit Corridor cost?
The Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 is the planned nine-mile extension of the Los Angeles Metro E Line from Atlantic Boulevard in East Los Angeles east to Lambert Station in Whittier, to be built in two phases: Phase 2A, the Initial Operating Segment to Greenwood Station in Montebello, and Phase 2B to Whittier when funding is secured, with a mix of underground and at-grade tracks. Metro's FAQ of May 2026 says the total estimated cost of the extension from East Los Angeles to Montebello is 7.9 billion dollars, against more than 3 billion committed from local sales taxes.
Published project estimate
$7.9 billion
Cost basis: 2026
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Published project estimate2026
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- Total lengthLos Angeles Metro FAQ
- 14.484 km