State Route 710 North Environmental Study Update Online Media Briefing July 12, 2013 Frank Quon, P.E. Executive Officer, Metro Highway Program Michelle Smith, P.E. Project Manager, Metro Highway Program
Background Existing No Build condition of State Route 710 North contributes to growing congestion on freeways and arterials, and poor transit operations within the study area In 2008, 2/3 rd of LA County voters approved use of Measure R funds to address the problem Environmental & Outreach contracts are underway Alternatives Analysis completed in December 2012 Five (5) alternatives advanced to draft environmental impact report/statement (Draft EIR/EIS) for further study Public participation and community outreach continues 2
Study Area 3
Purpose and Need Statement The purpose of the proposed action is to effectively and efficiently accommodate regional and local north-south travel demands in the study area (the western San Gabriel Valley and east/northeast Los Angeles) including the following considerations: Improve efficiency of the existing regional freeway and transit networks; Reduce congestion on local arterials adversely affected by regional traffic volumes; and Minimize environmental impacts related to mobile sources 4
Alternatives Advanced to Draft EIR/EIS 1) No Build 2) Transportation System Management (TSM)/ Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 3) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 4) Light Rail Transit (LRT) 5) Freeway Tunnel To review the Alternative Analysis Report visit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/resources/envdocs/docs/710study/ 5
No Build Alternative Includes planned improvements contained in the 2012 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) through 2035 Provides the baseline against which all of the build alternatives are compared
TSM/TDM Build Alternative Update Transit Enhancements ITS Improvements Active Transportation Systems DRAFT DRAFT Local Street and Intersection Improvements DRAFT DRAFT 7 7
Bus Transit Enhancement Expanded peak period bus service New fare collection technologies considered DRAFT 8
Intelligent Transportation Systems Improvements San Gabriel Valley Traffic Signal Forum Measures Signal synchronization Signal optimization Transit signal priority DRAFT 9
Active Transportation Systems Pedestrian and bike facility enhancements to support access to transit facilities Coordinating with local agencies DRAFT 10
Local Street & Intersection Improvements 27 intersection improvements 7 local street segments Modify Fair Oaks and SR 110 interchange Extend St. John from Del Mar to California Valley to Mission Connector DRAFT 11 11
Other Build Alternatives BRT LRT FREEWAY TUNNEL 12
BRT Update Improve service, speed and quality Intersection improvements Improve fare collection technology Peak period bus only lanes Station amenities Signal priority Improve access and connectivity to regional system Enhanced by feeder service 13
LRT Update Portal now south of Valley Grade separated maintenance yard over Valley Shifted line away from CSULA hydrogen station Shifted approach to Fillmore (reduce property for station) Widen Mednik within ROW for LRT columns Agency coordination (fire, power, railroads, responders, CHP) Feeder service 14
Freeway Tunnel Update Evaluate double bore with/without tolls; single bore with tolls; trucks and no trucks Agency coordination with fire, responders, CHP, power, railroads, flood control district CHP enforcement area Develop O&M building concepts Identify potential haul disposal sites Feeder service for express bus 15
Study Reporting and Documentation (Sampling) 16
Technical Studies Process Steps Prepare draft technical studies Caltrans/Metro review of draft studies Prepare final studies for Caltrans/Metro approval Presentation of key findings to stakeholders Approved technical studies used to prepare Draft EIR/EIS 17
Environmental Study Process Schedule 18
Outreach Engagement Technical Advisory Committee Stakeholder Outreach Advisory Committee Community Liaison Councils Community Meetings Briefings for Elected Officials, City Councils, Community Based Organizations, Academic Institutions, Employment Centers One on One Briefings Roundtable Discussions Participation in community events Media (radio and print media; interviews and editorials) Social media platforms; website postings and videos 19
All Communities Convening Information Sessions Thursday, July 18, 2013 6-8 PM Los Angeles Presbyterian Church 2241 N. Eastern Avenue, El Sereno, CA Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:30-11:30 AM* Blair High School 1201 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6-8 PM Langley Senior Center 400 W. Emerson Avenue, Monterey Park, CA *Live webcast at 10:00 am http://www.ustream.tv/channel/sr-710-study 20
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