The Huntington Park City Council has formally adopted Resolution No. 2025-24, expressing strong support for LA Metro’s Rail to River Active Transportation Corridor Project – Segment B. This initiative will convert a former rail right-of-way into a safe, accessible, and sustainable 4-mile multi-modal corridor, extending east along Randolph Street from the Metro A Line Slauson Station to the Los Angeles River.
The resolution affirms the City’s commitment to ensuring seamless, safe, and high-quality connections between Segment A and Segment B, with an emphasis on best-practice street design options. It also underscores Huntington Park’s priorities: expanding access to parks, schools, businesses, and services; promoting health and safety through active transportation; and ensuring equity for all ages and abilities.
Mayor Arturo Flores praised the project as both forward-thinking and community-focused: “By adopting this resolution, Huntington Park is making clear that we support not just a bike and walking path, but a healthier future for our families. We are advocating for class IV bike lanes, elevated crosswalks, shaded areas, water stations, and safe lighting—features that make this corridor not only practical, but welcoming. This project is about creating safer streets, reducing pollution, and giving our community innovative spaces to connect, exercise, and thrive.”
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments, in a statement of support delivered to the Huntington Park City Council, emphasized the regional benefits: “Integrating active transportation corridors makes it easier for people to travel without relying on cars. This connectivity expands access to public transit, especially for those who walk, bike, or use mobility devices, enhancing equity and reducing transportation barriers.”
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, in a statement of support delivered to the Huntington Park City Council, highlighted the project’s significance for Southeast LA: “I co-authored a motion emphasizing the significance of this corridor for Southeast Los Angeles communities. The motion called for improved coordination to connect Segment A with Segment B, enhancements to bike lanes and crossings, securing additional funding, and close collaboration with local cities to address community needs.”
Funded through Metro’s Active Transportation Program, the Rail to River project represents a significant investment in Southeast Los Angeles County, advancing sustainability, mobility, and livability. Huntington Park’s leadership ensures residents will see direct benefits in safety, mobility, access to green amenities, and local connectivity for years to come.