For the south bay
a no build is considered

The three cities impacted by the C line extension to torrance transit center also consider a no build

The Daily Breeze published a piece on July 22 discussing Metro C Line extension and the Torrance Transportation Committee's concerns about safety and the impact on the local communities surrounding the new Torrance Transit Center. Link to article here.

"The three-member Torrance Transportation Committee," the DB states, "this week voted unanimously to direct staff to further research the impact of not extending the C Line to Torrance and then report back to the full City Council." It is a three-person committee.

Previously, Torrance leadership has stated a preference for the Right Of Way proposal, with the desire to be operational for the 2028 Olympics. Understandably Metro will not commit to that schedule. The other two cities impacted, Redondo Beach and Lawndale, have voiced an unequivocal 'NO to ROW' stance, and are preparing for legal battles if needed. It would seem a more nuanced understanding of the impact to surrounding neighborhoods and the safety for South Bay residents is emerging in Torrance.

Torrance sought to avoid the Hawthorne Option as they wanted to protect impacted businesses important to the city's interests.

In particular, Jerome's Furniture and the Volvo Dealership. Unfortunately, Metro has chosen a route that crosses directly through these properties to connect with the portion of the ROW south of 190th. Seemingly this could be routed differently to avoid this trespass, but it remains a sticking point.

The new Torrance Transit Center is located on Crenshaw Blvd. at W. 208th st.

The Transit Center is located on a large piece of land just north of the ROW at Crenshaw Blvd. It is an elegant modern structure that looks like a destination itself, but there are just a few amenities to speak of. As a bus terminal, there are plenty of gates for buses, plenty of parking and a good arriving and departing flow design, but it all functions as a hub.

As an "end of the line" destination there is a growing fear of the responsibility of having to deal with the homeless and desperate riders who are forced off the train at this terminal in the middle of the night. Surrounding homes and businesses will be affected and the city may find itself with larger concerns than a train ride for the Olympics.