ORANGE LINE BRTORANGE LINE BRT SUSTAINABLE CORRIDOR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Public WorkshopNov 17 and 19, 2011

Workshop Agendap g

Introduction + WelcomeIntroduction Welcome Presentation

Project overviewOverview of Orange Line corridor and station areas What are transit oriented districts?

Small Group DiscussionSmall Group DiscussionCorridor and station worksheetsCommunity character surveyy y

Open House and MinglingClosingg

P j t O iP j t B i

Project OverviewProject BasicsStudy AreaM S i bili P i i lMetro Sustainability PrinciplesTransit Oriented Districts Discussion/Q&A

O Li BRT CIP St d AOrange Line BRT CIP Study Area

14 Miles Long14 Stations“Station Areas” include ½ mile buffer

Project Outcomesj

Better integrate transportation and land useBetter integrate transportation and land useIdentify areas for transit-oriented districtsIdentify and prioritize physical improvementsIdentify and prioritize physical improvements needed in station areas

Transit serviceBicycle accessPedestrian accessLand use and design (new development and regulatory changes)Land use and design (new development and regulatory changes)Roadway improvementsStreetscapeCommunity facilitiesPartnerships

Metro Sustainability Prioritiesy

1 Access1. Access2. Prosperity3 Green Transportation Modes3. Green Transportation Modes4. Healthy Neighborhoods5 Community Revitalization5. Community Revitalization6. Urban Greening

E t7. Engagement8. Innovation

R Effi i9. Resource Efficiency

O Li W kd B diOrange Line Weekday Boardings

R i l J b C t tiRegional Jobs Concentrations

Downtown, UCLA, LAX, and Burbank – largest regional jobs clustersWarner Center and Canoga – largest jobs cluster in San Fernando Valley

Population/Jobs Intensityp y

Low Income Households

Non-Auto Commute Mode Share

Corridor Conclusions

Alignment was based on ROW opportunityg pp yRidership is nearing capacityStations with highest ridership have g pdestinations and transit transfersSignificant planning and development is

i i i t tioccurring in various station areasStation areas vary greatly along corridorFe stations of the potential for significant neFew stations of the potential for significant new developmentAll stations would benefit from streetscape andAll stations would benefit from streetscape and pedestrian safety/comfort improvements

What Are Transit-OrientedWhat Are Transit Oriented Districts?

Transit-Oriented Districts

Integration of land use gand transportation that reduces auto dependency, increases p y,transit ridership, and delivers:

Walkability and VibrancyWalkability and VibrancyExpanded Mobility, Shopping and Housing Choices.R i l C ti itRegional ConnectivityFinancial Return and Value Recapture.“Low cost” ridership (i.e. park and ride)

Characteristics of TODs

Compact DevelopmentCompact Development½ mile walking distance to transit stationsMix of uses (sometimes): housing, jobs, shops, restaurants and entertainmentActive public spaceActive public space

TOD Ingredientsg

Transit service and accessTransit service and accessPedestrian access and safetyBicycle access and safetyBicycle access and safetyCommunity character

Transit Service and Access

Transit ser ice andTransit service and accessHigh quality transitHigh quality transit network and connectionsComfortable transitComfortable transit stations and facilitiesCar sharing + sharedCar sharing + shared parking

Pedestrian Access and Safetyy

Walkable places areWalkable places are essential for transitAttractive and cleanAttractive and clean sidewalksSafe crosswalksSafe crosswalksBuilding that create comfortable spaces for co o tab e spaces opedestriansOn-street parkingp g

Bike Access and Safetyy

Bicycle parking

On-street bicycle facilities

Off-street network

Safe crossings for bikesSafe crossings for bikes

Community Character: Mix of HousingHousing

Diversity of housing typesDiversity of housing typesAll income levelsLifecycle housingLifecycle housing

Community Character: Public SpacesSpacesReflect local characterReflect local character and community identityProvide gathering places g g pand venue for various activitiesDemonstrate positive public investment inpublic investment in transit Stimulate the same fromStimulate the same from private sector

Community Character: Mix of Uses and Development Types

Walk to shops and

and Development Types

Walk to shops and servicesSupport local businessesSupport local businessesAccess daily needs without drivingLink trips to community uses such as schools and librarieslibrariesPromote unique community charactercommunity character

Community Engagementy g g

Outreach and meaningful involvement in planning processprocessLong-term strategy and collaborationcollaboration Clear implementation steps so everyone can see progress

Ch TOD I di t !Choose your TOD Ingredients!

Single Family Homeg y

Townhouse/Rowhouse

Apartment Buildingp g

Mixed-Use (2-5 Stories)( )

Mixed-Use (6-10 Stories)( )

Employment (2-5 Stories)p y ( )

Employment (6+ Stories)p y ( )

Main Street Retail

Urban Retail

Plaza/Park

Q ti ?Questions?

S ll G Di iSmall Group Discussion

Instructions

Pick a focus area:Table 1: Corridor-wide discussionTable 2: Warner Center, Canoga, De Soto, Pierce CollegeTable 3: Tampa Reseda Balboa WoodleyTable 3: Tampa, Reseda, Balboa, WoodleyTable 4: Sepulveda, Van NuysTable 5: Woodman, Valley College, Laurel Canyon, N. HollywoodHollywood

Discuss and comment on the following topics for your focus area:

Transit service and accessPedestrian access and safetyBicycle access and safetyy yCommunity character and key destinations

Complete the Community Character survey

Things to Think About g

Corridor-levelWhat are the barriers to increasing transit use on the Orange Line and in station areas?What system wide improvements are needed?What system-wide improvements are needed?

Station AreasWhat are the barriers to increasing transit at each station?a a e e ba e s o c eas g a s a eac s a oWhat are the strengths of each station?What is the vision for each station?What physical or program improvements are needed to increase transit and meet the vision for the station?What character should the station have?

O HOpen House

Cl i d N t StClosing and Next Steps