Link Union Station (Link US)

The Link Union Station (US) Project proposes new run-through tracks on an elevated rail yard to improve operational flexibility, expand Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS) capacity, and accommodate future high-speed rail service. The Project also proposes an expanded passageway.

For more information and to stay updated about the Project’s current status and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit LA Metro’s Link US Project webpage.

The Link US team will be hosting a Community Meeting and Open House for Vernon property owners, businesses and residents to learn more about the Project’s environmental process, including the Malabar Yard railroad improvements. The meeting will include a brief presentation at 5:45 p.m., followed by an open house format where participants can view display boards and talk directly with Link US team members.

• Wednesday, March 26, 2025
• 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Trattoria 25, Salon De Fiesta Trattoria
• 2501 S Santa Fe Avenue | Vernon, CA 90058

Draft Environmental Impact Statement / Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIS/SEIR)

The Link US Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIS/SEIR) was available for public review and comment for a 45-day period, from June 21 through August 9, 2024.

In support of the NEPA and CEQA environmental review processes, an open house and public hearing was held on July 9, 2024 to discuss Metro’s plans to transform LAUS into a modern transit and mobility hub that meets the region’s long-term transportation needs.

Though the public comment period has officially closed, you can still visit the archived Virtual Open House to learn more about the Project.

Draft Environmental Documents

All documents comprising the Link US Draft EIS/SEIR can be accessed via the links below.

• Notice of Availability
• Link US Draft EIS/SEIR (Volume I) – Main Document
• Link US Draft EIS/SEIR (Volume II) – Technical Appendices
  • Appendix A - NEPA Noticing and Scoping Summary Reports
    • 2016 Notice of Intent Scoping Summary Report
    • 2020 Revised Notice of Intent Scoping Summary Report
  • Appendix B - NEPA Alternatives Evaluation Memorandum and Engineering Plans
    • NEPA Alternatives Evaluation Memorandum
    • Engineering Plans
  • Appendix C - Rail Planning Technical Memorandum
  • Appendix D - Community Impact Assessment
  • Appendix E - Traffic Impact Assessment
  • Appendix F - Visual Impact Assessment
  • Appendix G - Air Quality/Climate Change Assessment and Health Risk Assessment
    • Air Quality and Global Climate Change Assessment
    • Health Risk Assessment
  • Appendix H - Noise and Vibration Study
  • Appendix I - Natural Environment Study – Minimal Impacts
  • Appendix J - Drainage and Water Quality Technical Reports
    • Water Quality Assessment Report
    • Preliminary Low Impact Development Report
  • Appendix K - Preliminary Geotechnical Report
  • Appendix L - Hazardous Waste Impacts Technical Memorandum
  • Appendix M - Cultural Resource Reports
    • Historic Property Survey Report
    • Supplemental Cultural Resource Report
    • Second Supplemental Cultural Resource Report
    • Finding of Effect Report
    • State Historic Preservation Officer Concurrence Letter for Finding of Effect
  • Appendix N - Paleontological Identification Report and Paleontological Evaluation Report
  • Appendix O - Economic and Fiscal Impact Assessment
  • Appendix P - Relocation Impact Report
  • Appendix Q - Environmental Evaluation of Malabar Yard Mitigation
  • Appendix R - Coordination and Outreach Plans
    • Agency and Public Coordination Plan
    • Public Outreach Plan