December 8, 2016

Alternatives Analysis – Segment BCommunity Meetings 3 & 4

Active Transportation Rail to River Corridor

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Agenda

> Project Overview

> Project Development Process

> Alternatives Evaluation Methodology

> Outreach Work to Date / Public Input

> Discussion on Findings-to-date

> Next Steps

> Question & Answer Session

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Rail to River Corridor Map

Segment B

Segment A

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Project Background

> October 2014: Metro completed the Rail to River Intermediate

Active Transportation Corridor Feasibility Study

> June 2016: Metro Initiated the Rail to Rail (Segment A) and Rail to

River (Segment B) Active Transportation Corridor Project

> Segment A – Environmental Clearance and 30% Design

> Segment B – Alternatives Analysis

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What are we seeking to achieve?

Segment A Segment B> June 2016 - July 2017 > June 2016 – March 2017

> Environmental Analysis > Alternative Analysis

> 30% Design > Evaluate four routes/alternatives identified through feasibility study

> Technical Report > Selection of Preferred Alternative

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Project Development Process

Segment B

We Are Here

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Segment B – Alternatives Evaluation

Based on Goals/Objectives, individual criteria were used to evaluate the alternatives’ potential performance. Alternatives were scored based on qualitative and quantitative measures.

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Goal 1: Mobility & Connectivity

> At-grade Crossings> Mid Block Crossings> Linkage to Transit> Bicycle and Pedestrian

Facilities> Connecting to LA River> User Potentials> Regional Policies

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Goal 2: Access to Major Destinations

> Population and Employment

> Activity Centers> Low Income and

Minority Populations> 0 to 1 Vehicle Owned

Households

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Goal 3: Minimize Transportation Impacts

> Traffic> Transit> Parking> Trucks/Freight

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Goal 4: Cost Effective & Ease of Implementation

> Conflicts with rail lines> Right-of-way Easement needs> Physical constraints to LA River> Rough Order of Magnitude

Capital Costs> Coordination with Cities

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Goal 5: Local Community Needs

> Safety> Security/Comfort> Land Use Policies> Community Plans

and Projects

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Segment B – Evaluation Summary

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Segment B –Proposed Improvements

Malabar Corridor Utility Corridor Slauson Avenue Randolph Street

Corridor Length 2.8 miles 3.3 miles 4.1 miles 4.3 miles

Proposed Bicycle Facility Type Class I

Class I (1.8 miles) and Class II (1.5 miles)

Class I (0.6 miles) and Class II (3.5 miles)

Class I or Class II

Proposed Pedestrian Facilities

No planned pedestrian facility (sidewalk exists along Malabar St)

New pedestrian walkway alongside bike path

Improved pedestrian crossings and amenities

Improved pedestrian crossings and amenities

Overall EvaluationRating Lowest Medium Medium/High Highest

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Outreach – Work to Date

> Two (2) Technical Advisory Committee meetings - August and November

> Two (2) Community Advisory Committee meetings - August and November

> Two (2) community meetings - Mid-August

> Elected Officials and Stakeholder meetings

> Four (4) community events

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Outreach – Work to Date

• Community Meeting Notification Efforts> Mailing – property owners and &

occupant database

> E-blasts

> Public counter distribution (Bell, Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon)

> Community organizations, churches, libraries, parks, senior centers

> Tool kit distribution to Community Advisory Committee members and other stakeholders

> Reached out to Elected Officials

> Facebook Event

> Metro The Source article

> Project webpage update

> Press Release

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Outreach – Work to Date

What have we heard?

> It’s about connecting people!

> Corridor should address pedestrians and cycling needs

> Safety considerations along corridor: lighting, security, parking, speed limit, homeless, vehicular/trucks traffic and graffiti

> Street crossing design and landscaping are needed for entire corridor> Include fitness equipment, water, benches, shade

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Outreach – Work to Date

What have we heard?>Coordination with current planning & improvement projects in area

>Maintenance of facility

>Engage local cities & agencies

>Randolph alternative> Close proximity to schools, centers/youth facilities> Connects to the LA River> Less traffic/truck traffic in area

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Next Steps

> Incorporate additional input from Technical Advisory Committee, Community Advisory Committee and Community Meetings

> Work with local communities and cities to discuss next steps of the project

> Present a Preferred Alternative with preliminary costs, implementation schedule and next steps

> Identify the Preferred Alternative

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Contacts and Resources

Robert MachucaMetro Project Managermachucar@metro.net

Outreach ContactMaria Yanez-ForgashOutreach Project Managermyanez-forgash@arellanoassociates.com

Technical ContactDaniel BartelsonSegment B Project Managerdaniel@ebaplanning.com

213-922-9228

r2r@metro.net

metro.net/projects/r2r

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Q&A Session

> Your input is welcomed on any aspect of the evaluation and results presented.

Thank you!