The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is planning a new light rail line that would allow Angelenos to travel across the county. The West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor would be a 19-mile light rail transit line stretching from downtown Los Angeles to the southeast part of the county, including areas like Downey, Bellflower, and Artesia. “Connecting this area to Metro’s rail network will provide alternatives to driving and create more access to opportunity,” the Metro’s website stated. Earlier this month, the Metro released a draft environmental impact report for the new transit corridor, outlining the project’s potential benefits, as well as its potential environmental impacts and mitigations. The Metro is currently holding a 45-day public review and comment period in which it has scheduled three virtual public hearings to gather feedback and provide information. The current draft is open for public review and comment until Sept. 28. …