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Letter Designations forFixed Guideway Lines
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Overview
> Current designation system> Upcoming challenges> Recommended solution> Focused outreach
> Implementation> Discussion
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What’s the situation now?
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> Lines are identified in multiple ways:– Spelled-out color (i.e. Blue, Orange)– Name (i.e. Expo)
What’s the situation now?
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What’s the situation now?
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What’s the challenge?
> Avoiding inconsistent naming system> Identifying new and distinct color names and hues> Maintaining flexibility for operational changes> Addressing requirements for Limited English
Proficiency (LEP) customers
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> Letters become primary designation– “A” Line, “B” Line”
> Colors remain a secondary identifier
> H, I and P not used, similar to universal symbols forHospital, Information and Parking
What’s the solution?
Rename lines with letters ordered by opening date:
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Benefits:
> Customers get used to letter designations> Avoids reinforcing designations that will change
> Cost effective– Leverages capital project funding– Simplifies adjustments when routes change– Reduces need for signage retrofits
When should this transition happen? Now
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> Maps> Customer information– print– electronic
> Audio Announcements> Signage
What needs to be changed?
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Current:
What do customers see?
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What will customers see?
Future:
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March 2015:> Two focus groups conducted: English and Spanish
– Overall support of transition to letters– Need time for adjustment: start now– Primarily use web and mobile for trip planning
April/May 2015:> Accessibility Advisory Committee> Service CouncilsFeedback to inform implementation plan
Focused Outreach
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Implementation
> Phase 1: Blue,Green, Expo
> Phase 2: Orange,Red, Purple, Silver
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> Phase 3: Regional Connector, Crenshaw/LAXLine changes (includes Gold, Blue, Expo, Green)
Implementation
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Regional Connector Crenshaw/LAX
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Discussion
15*Future operating plan based on Metro Board approved
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