Welcome High Desert Corridor

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1 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Welcome High Desert Corridor Open House Meeting December 2012

2 Agenda for Today s Meeting Introduction Project Background Major Updates HDC Strategic Multipurpose Corridor Integration of new project components Environmental process and schedule

3 Community Involvement Community Outreach Program: 13 Community Meetings and 43 Briefings Approximately 1,100 attendees 213 Facebook Fans 176 Twitter Followers HDC Geo Social Interactive Map Explore Alternatives Freeway ramps Post comments and share on Facebook and Twitter

4 HDC Project Partner Agencies Metro Caltrans HDC Joint Powers Authority (JPA) SANBAG SCAG Lancaster Palmdale l Adelanto Victorville Town of Apple Valley Counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino

5 Project Area

6 HDC Background Metro Board Action March 2012 Recognized the HDC as a Strategic Multipurpose Corridor Highway Green Energy production/transmission facility High Speed Rail Feeder Service Bike route Revised dhdc Purpose and Need Reflect the objectives of the Strategic Multipurpose Corridor

7 Project Purpose Major Updates The purpose of the proposed project is to improve east west mobility within the high desert region of southern California by addressing present and future travel demand and mobility needs within the Antelope & Victor valleys.

8 Major Updates Project Purpose (cont d) The proposed action is intended to achieve the following objectives: Increase capacity of east west transportation facilities to accommodate existing and future transportation demand Improve travel safety and reliability bl within the High Desert region Improve the regional goods movement network Provide improved access and connectivity to regional transportation facilities, including airports and rail Contribute to state greenhouse gas reduction goals through green energy features

9 Project Need Major Updates Recent and future population growth within the High Desert Region Limited and unreliable east west connectivity within the High Desert region Regional ldemands d for goods movement to support the growth of the regional economy Future demands for the use of green energy, including sustainability and green energy provisions in state law and policy

10 Major Updates Integration of new project components High Speed Rail (HSR) Feeder System Enhance regional connectivity Green Energy Explore opportunities for a sustainable and environmentally responsible project with potential ti green energy production/transmission Bike Route Enhance bicycle facilities and connections along the HDC

11 Rail Component High Speed Rail Feeder System Technology Electric or Diesel/Electric Integration with Highway North, South or Center East and west connections 4 Potential Alternatives in Palmdale, Metrolink Station 6 Potential Alternatives in Victorville, future XpressWest Station

12 Green Energy Component Green Energy Generation potential Transmission i Corridor opportunities Initial research includes solar and wind technologies

13 Bike Route Component Bike Route Approximately 100 th St. to US 395 Connection to local bicycle master plans Coordination with the highway alignment On/Off Ramp configuration Proposed Simulated Bike Path near Ventura, CA

14 Project incorporation Areas of focus

15 Project Considerations Highway withhigh Speed Rail (HSR) Configuration Challenges: Physical geometry (local roads, highway, HSR, bike lane, topography) Operations Access and Safety (on/off ramps, stations, parking, bike path)

16 Project Considerations Noise/Aesthetics Protect community character Green Energy facility Connections SR 14, I 15, US 395, SR 138, SR 18 XpressWest, Victorville and Metrolink, Palmdale

17 HSR Feeder System Connections West End Challenges One seat ride Los Angeles to Las Vegas (via Palmdale daeand Victorville) Minimize impacts p to existing land uses

18 HSR Feeder System Connections

19 HSR Feeder System Connections East End Challenges Minimize impacts to existing land uses Archeological sites Protect Section 4f parkland Limited Right of Way SCLA Federal Prison

20 HSR Feeder System Connections

21 EIS/EIR Process Preliminary Engineering Scoping Meeting Perform Environm ental Studies Identify Impacts / Screen Alternati ves DRAFT EIS/EIR Public Hearing Final EIS/EIR Public Involvement

22 Environmental Categories Transportation Water Resources Land Use & Economic Development Visual & Aesthetics Ecosystems/ Biological Resources Displacement/ Relocation of Uses Air Quality Noise & Vibration Community & Neighborhood Cultural/Historic Resources Energy Use Economic & Fiscal Impacts Safety & Security Parks & Other Community Facilities Section 4f Geotechnical, Seismic, Cumulative Impacts Environmental Justice Hazardous Materials Construction Climate Change Growth Inducing Impacts

23 HDC Funding LA County s Measure R SB County s Measure I State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) SANBAG Federal Earmarks Public Private Partnership

24 Next Steps/ Anticipated Schedule December Open Houses - Wed. Dec. 5: Lake LA (Lake LA Elementary School) - Thur. Dec 6: Adelanto (Stater Brothers/Mavericks Stadium) - *Mon. Dec. 10: Victorville (Endeavour School of Exploration ) - *Tue. Dec. 11: Palmdale (Larry Chimbole Cultural Center ) *Meetings will be broadcasted live Early 2013, Open Houses Project Update Late 2013, Draft EIS/EIR Early 2014, HDC Public Hearings Late 2014, Final EIS/EIR

25 How to Stay Involved Mail: Robert Machuca, Metro Project Manager One Gateway Plaza, MS Los Angeles CA Toll free helpline: (888) comments to Metro, hdc@metro.net Project Websites: Metro metro.net/hdc Caltrans dot.ca.gov/dist07/travel/projects/138hdc Facebook: facebook.com/metrohdc Interactive map: interactive.metro.net/projects/high net/projects/high desert corridor corridor

26 Interactive Map

27 High Desert Corridor Thank you for your interest in this project!