The EIR/EIS, a study required by federal and state statutes, is an assessment of the likely influences that future improvements may have on the environment and communities along the corridor. It includes analyses of ways to reduce or avoid possible adverse environmental impacts.
Previously, a Draft EIR/EIS was released for public comment in 2012. Based on the comments received and new information, a new set of alternatives was developed and has been analyzed in the RDEIR/SDEIS that was released on July 21, 2017. The alternatives studied in the RDEIR/SDEIS include Alternative 1 (No Build), Alternative 5C (Modernization of I-710 Freeway), and Alternative 7 (Modernization and Addition of a Clean-Emission Freight Corridor). All build alternatives proposed also include programmatic elements, including a zero emission/near zero emission truck deployment program, expanded transit services, and a community health benefit program. Due to requests from interested stakeholders, the public comment period has been extended until Monday, October 23, 2017.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) , the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG), the Southern California Association of Governments, the Ports of Lows Angeles and Long Beach, and the Interstate 5 (I-5) Joint Powers Authority have completed the Re-circulated Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIR/SDEIS) for the I-710 Corridor Project. The proposed project would improve Interstate 710 (I-710), also referred to as the Long Beach Freeway, in Los Angeles County between Ocean Blvd. and the State Route 60 (SR-60). A Draft EIR/EIS was first circulated in 2012. Based upon public comments received on the Draft EIR/EIS and new information which came to light, the build alternatives under consideration were revised. The RDEIR/SDEIS addresses the revised build alternatives.