June 12, I-10 Corridor Advisory Group

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1 1 June 12, 2012 I-10 Corridor Advisory Group

2 2 Program Overview > Goal: Move More People, Not More Vehicles > 1 st HOT Lanes in LA County > $290 Million Program Budget ($210 M UPA/CRD Grant) > $142 M Transit > $129 M Toll/Roadway > $ 19 M ExpressPark

3 3 > Converts 25 miles of Existing HOV lanes to HOT lanes () > Partnership w/metro & Caltrans > Sustainable: Maximizes Existing Freeway Capacity > One Year Pilot on Each Corridor

4 4 More Choices for Solo Drivers > The FORMULA: More People in the ExpressLanes = Fewer People in the Regular Lanes = Better Traffic Flow for Everyone > Solo Drivers w/fastrak can pay a toll to use the ExpressLanes > Introduces Congestion Pricing to Manage Traffic Demand

5 5 Toll Rates > Minimum Toll per Mile: $0.25 > Maximum Toll per Mile: $1.40 > Toll Rates will vary within the range based on traffic levels in the ExpressLanes to ensure average speeds of 45 mph > If a SigAlert occurs, the customer account will automatically be credited.

6 6 More Rewards for Carpoolers > Eligible Carpools, Vanpools, and Motorcycles with FasTrak can use the ExpressLanes Toll-free > Carpool Loyalty Program (1 st in the State) > Automatic Entry for Gas Card Drawings > I-10 ExpressLanes Toll-Free: > 3 or more people - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week > 2 people (non-rush hours) 9am 3pm and 7pm 5am Monday through Friday and anytime on weekends

7 7 I-10 E/W Bottleneck Improvements EXPRESS LANES ONLY EXPRESS LANES ONLY EXPRESS LANES ONLY One HOV Lane in each direction between I-605 and I-710 (9 lane miles) Two Express Lanes in each direction between I-710 and I-605 (9 lane miles)

8 8 Enforcement > Combination of Photo Enforcement & CHP > Photo Enforcement for Toll Violation > $25 penalty for 1 st Notice; $30 penalty for 2 nd Notice > Metro Transit Court for Administrative Hearings > CHP Enforcing Occupancy w/enforcement Beacon Lights > Minimum $341 fine

9 9 More Transit Service > Increased Transit Frequency (Silver Line, Foothill, Torrance, Gardena) > Station Improvements along Both Corridors > Transit Signal Priority > Bike Station & Bike Lockers Silver Line > Net Toll Revenues Reinvested in Transit > Ridership 26% since July 2011 Local Local

10 1 0 > CAG Generated > Rewards for Frequent Transit Riders > Toll Credits > Waives $3 Monthly Account Maint Fee > 1 st of its kind in the Country

11 1 1 Transit Stations > El Monte Station > 75% complete > Ribbon-Cutting August 2012 > Patsaouras Plaza Connector > IFB Advertised May 7, 2012 > Ribbon Cutting Summer 2014

12 12 Milestones Toll Legislation Public meetings PE ENV CONST CONST/ START-UP 2012 Grant Award RTP Approved Market Research 68 pubic mtgs Public Outreach & Comm Plan Toll Policy & Toll Rates Adopted 6 Public Hearings 67 public mtgs EIRs Approved 2 Public Hearings Fees Approved Toll Credit Approved Award DBOM Contract 45 public mtgs Final Design Construction Begins Market Research Carpool Loyalty Program 62 public mtgs Finalize Construction CSC Opens Transponder Distribution Begins ExpressLanes Open

13 13 > CAG Generated > Rewards for Frequent Transit Riders > Toll Credits > Waives $3 Monthly Account Maint Fee > 1 st of its kind in the Country

14 1 4 Marketing & Outreach > Media Relations > Marketing > Dynamic Message Signs > Print > Radio > Billboard > Online banner ads > Outreach > I-110 & I-10 Commuters > Elected Officials/City Councils > Business Community > Taxi/Limos/Rental Cars

15 1 5 Employer Toolkit > Level 1: Distribute Info to Employees > Level 2: Informational Session at Workplace > Level 3: Employees can Sign-Up for FasTrak at Workplace with Mobile Van (i.e. lunch event) > Level 4: Employer sells FasTrak at worksite and opens accounts > Level 5: Business Account for Fleet

16 1 6 Tips for I-10 CAG > Standard FasTrak can be used to only pay a Toll. FasTrak w/switch is required to travel toll-free in LA County. > E-plates do not travel toll-free unless responding to an emergency > AAA Members receive 20% discount when FasTrak account is opened online > $3 Monthly Account Maintenance Fee is Suspended only until I-110 ExpressLanes Open this Fall

17 1 7 Next Steps > Caltrans Museum Exhibit is Now OPEN through June 29 th. > Marketing Campaign Begins end of June/early July when ALL Transponder Distribution Channels are OPEN. > Ribbon-Cutting August 2012 for El Monte Transit Center > I-110 ExpressLanes OPEN this Fall > I-10 ExpressLanes OPEN early 2013

18 1 8 Contact Us > > Follow us on twitter.com/expresslanes > Call > Like us on facebook.com/expresslanes

19 1 June 13, 2012 I-110 N & S Corridor Advisory Groups

20 2 Program Overview > Goal: Move More People, Not More Vehicles > 1 st HOT Lanes in LA County > $290 Million Program Budget ($210 M UPA/CRD Grant) > $142 M Transit > $129 M Toll/Roadway > $ 19 M ExpressPark

21 3 > Converts 25 miles of Existing HOV lanes to HOT lanes () > Partnership w/metro & Caltrans > Sustainable: Maximizes Existing Freeway Capacity > One Year Pilot on Each Corridor

22 4 More Choices for Solo Drivers > The FORMULA: More People in the ExpressLanes = Fewer People in the Regular Lanes = Better Traffic Flow for Everyone > Solo Drivers w/fastrak can pay a toll to use the ExpressLanes > Can be used on all toll roads in California

23 5 Toll Rates > Minimum Toll per Mile: $0.25 > Maximum Toll per Mile: $1.40 > Toll Rates will vary within the range based on traffic levels in the ExpressLanes to ensure average speeds of 45 mph > If a SigAlert occurs, the customer account will automatically be credited.

24 6 More Rewards for Carpoolers > Eligible Carpools, Vanpools, and Motorcycles with FasTrak can use the ExpressLanes Toll-free > Carpool Loyalty Program (1 st in the State) > Automatic Entry for Gas Card Drawings > FasTrak is portable can be moved from vehicle to vehicle > Multiple license plates can be assigned to an account

25 I-110 N Bottleneck Improvements 7

26 8 I-110/I-105 Bottleneck Improvements > CAG Generated > I-105/I-110 HOV Direct Connector > Faster travel to Downtown & LAX

27 9 Enforcement > Combination of Photo Enforcement & CHP > Photo Enforcement for Toll Violation > $25 penalty for 1 st Notice; $30 penalty for 2 nd Notice > Metro Transit Court for Administrative Hearings > CHP Enforcing Occupancy w/enforcement Beacon Lights > Minimum $341 fine

28 10 More Transit Service > Increased Transit Frequency (Silver Line, Foothill, Torrance, Gardena) > Station Improvements along Both Corridors > Transit Signal Priority > Bike Station & Bike Lockers Silver Line > Net Toll Revenues Reinvested in Transit > Ridership 26% since July 2011 Local Local

29 1 1 > CAG Generated > Rewards for Frequent Transit Riders > Toll Credits > Waives $3 Monthly Account Maint Fee > 1 st of its kind in the Country

30 12 Transit Stations > Harbor Transitway Improvements > Lighting & Security - Complete > Sound Barrier 37 th Street Station > CCTV & TPIS

31 13 Milestones Toll Legislation Public meetings PE ENV CONST CONST/ START-UP 2012 Grant Award RTP Approved Market Research 68 pubic mtgs Public Outreach & Comm Plan Toll Policy & Toll Rates Adopted 6 Public Hearings 67 public mtgs EIRs Approved 2 Public Hearings Fees Approved Toll Credit Approved Award DBOM Contract 45 public mtgs Final Design Construction Begins Market Research Carpool Loyalty Program 62 public mtgs Finalize Construction CSC Opens Transponder Distribution Begins ExpressLanes Open

32 14 > CAG Generated > Rewards for Frequent Transit Riders > Toll Credits > Waives $3 Monthly Account Maint Fee > 1 st of its kind in the Country

33 15 Marketing & Outreach > Media Relations > Marketing > Dynamic Message Signs > Print > Radio > Billboard > Online banner ads > Outreach > I-110 & I-10 Commuters > Elected Officials/City Councils > Business Community > Taxi/Limos/Rental Cars

34 16 Employer Toolkit > Level 1: Distribute Info to Employees > Level 2: Informational Session at Workplace > Level 3: Employees can Sign-Up for FasTrak at Workplace with Mobile Van (i.e. lunch event) > Level 4: Employer sells FasTrak at worksite and opens accounts > Level 5: Business Account for Fleet

35 17 Tips for I-110 CAG > Standard FasTrak can be used to only pay a Toll. FasTrak w/switch is required to travel toll-free in LA County. > Equity Plan for Low Income Residents of LA County > AAA Members receive 20% discount when FasTrak account is opened online > $3 Monthly Account Maintenance Fee is Suspended only until I-110 ExpressLanes Open this Fall

36 18 Next Steps > Caltrans Museum Exhibit - Now OPEN through June 29 th. > Marketing Campaign Begins end of June/early July when ALL Transponder Distribution Channels are OPEN. > Ribbon-Cutting August 2012 for El Monte Transit Center > I-110 ExpressLanes OPEN this Fall > I-10 ExpressLanes OPEN early 2013

37 19 Contact Us > > Follow us on twitter.com/expresslanes > Call > Like us on facebook.com/expresslanes