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December 8, 2016 Alternatives Analysis – Segment B Community Meetings 3 & 4 Active Transportation Rail to River Corridor Information as of December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
Alternatives Analysis – Segment BCommunity Meetings 3 & 4
Active Transportation Rail to River Corridor
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
Rail to River Corridor Map
Segment B
Segment A
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
Project Development Process
Segment B
We Are Here
Information as of December 8, 2016
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.
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
Goal 2: Access to Major Destinations
> Population and Employment
> Activity Centers> Low Income and
Minority Populations> 0 to 1 Vehicle Owned
Households
Information as of December 8, 2016
Goal 3: Minimize Transportation Impacts
> Traffic> Transit> Parking> Trucks/Freight
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
Goal 5: Local Community Needs
> Safety> Security/Comfort> Land Use Policies> Community Plans
and Projects
Information as of December 8, 2016
Segment B – Evaluation Summary
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
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
Information as of December 8, 2016
Contacts and Resources
Robert MachucaMetro Project [email protected]
Outreach ContactMaria Yanez-ForgashOutreach Project [email protected]
Technical ContactDaniel BartelsonSegment B Project [email protected]
213-922-9228
metro.net/projects/r2r
Information as of December 8, 2016
Q&A Session
> Your input is welcomed on any aspect of the evaluation and results presented.
Thank you!
