Purple Line Extension Updates on La Cienega and Rodeo Stations January 10, 2018

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1 Purple Line Extension Updates on La Cienega and Rodeo Stations January 10,

Agenda Project Overview Section 1 Construction Updates 2017 Accomplishments Wilshire/La Cienega Station Decking and Jet Grouting Safety Section 2 Pre-Construction Updates 2017 Accomplishments Rodeo

2 Agenda Project Overview Section 1 Construction Updates 2017 Accomplishments Wilshire/La Cienega Station Decking and Jet Grouting Safety Section 2 Pre-Construction Updates 2017 Accomplishments Rodeo Drive Station Geotechnical Borings & Potholing Advance Utility Relocation Demo of former Ace Gallery MOA for Design-Build N. Canon Traffic Study Aesthetic Study Business Interruption Fund Questions & Answers 2

3 Purple Line Extension Project Alignment 3

4 Sections 1, 2 & 3 Status *Subject to change. The PLE project team is working to deliver the project consistent with Measure M Forecasted Schedule Section Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Length 3.92 Miles 2.59 Miles 2.59 Miles New Stations Wilshire/La Brea Wilshire/Fairfax Wilshire/La Cienega Wilshire/Rodeo Century City/ Constellation Westwood/UCLA Westwood/VA Hospital Pre-Construction Activities Construction Operations

5 2017 Accomplishments Section 1 Completed Wilshire/La Cienega decking weekend closures 5 weekends ahead of schedule Installed 400+ soldier piles for the Wilshire/La Cienega station Completed installation of piles and completed decking weekend closures five weeks ahead of schedule at Wilshire/Fairfax Approximately 40% complete with the excavation for the Wilshire/Fairfax station Approximately 60,000 cubic yards of material have been removed at Wilshire/Fairfax Completed the excavation at the Wilshire/La Brea station, removing approximately 225,000 cubic yards of material Concrete work and preparation for tunneling is underway Started the work to connect to the existing Purple Line at Wilshire/Western Performed jet grouting at 13 locations along the 4-mile construction alignment from

6 Section 1 Wilshire/La Cienega Station 6

7 Wilshire/La Cienega Station Rendering shows length of the La Cienega underground station box on Wilshire Bl from La Cienega Bl to Tower Dr 7

8 Wilshire/La Cienega Station *As of January 2018, subject to change 8

9 Wilshire/La Cienega Station Decking Construction Laying and welding deck beams across Wilshire Bl and Gale Dr 9

10 Wilshire/La Cienega Station Weekend Closures Schedule Wilshire Bl/La Cienega Bl Weekend Closures Schedule Approximately 17 weekend closures Scheduled in 3 phases Started September 8, 2017 Phase 1: Wilshire Bl between La Cienega Bl and San Vicente Bl COMPLETE Phase 2: Wilshire/La Cienega intersection COMPLETE 4 weekends Phase 3: Wilshire Bl between La Cienega Bl and San Vicente Bl COMPLETE 11 weekends Started November 3rd 10

Wilshire/La Cienega Upcoming Work, June 2018 Work zone removal on Wilshire, between La Cienega and San Vicente, is anticipated in June 2018 Work zone on the north side of Wilshire (concrete barriers,

11 Wilshire/La Cienega Upcoming Work, June 2018 Work zone removal on Wilshire, between La Cienega and San Vicente, is anticipated in June 2018 Work zone on the north side of Wilshire (concrete barriers, fencing and noise mitigation blankets) will be substantially removed Wilshire: Three Lanes in each direction! Left turn movements on Wilshire are anticipated to return at Hamilton and Gale Location of the current work zone on Wilshire Bl between La Cienega Bl and San Vicente Bl 11

Wilshire/La Cienega Upcoming Work, June 2018 Work zone set-up for jet grouting construction on Wilshire between Carson and La Cienega anticipated in June 2018 Center work zone will be installed (with

12 Wilshire/La Cienega Upcoming Work, June 2018 Work zone set-up for jet grouting construction on Wilshire between Carson and La Cienega anticipated in June 2018 Center work zone will be installed (with concrete barriers, fencing and noise mitigation blankets) for 8-12 weeks Work zone: Center lanes of Wilshire, with two lanes of traffic in each direction Left turn and thru movements will be restricted from Stanley and Le Doux at Wilshire Work hours: 7am-8pm for drilling activities 8pm -10pm for support activities Intermittent off-peak hour weekday closures and weekend directional closures are anticipated Bus stops will be temporarily relocated and parking will be temporarily restricted on Wilshire between Carson and La Cienega Location of the new work zone that will be installed on Wilshire Bl between Carson Rd and La Cienega Bl 12

13 Wilshire/La Cienega Jet grouting example Example of jet grouting from San Vicente Bl and Wilshire Bl 13

14 Additional Parking Wilshire and La Cienega alignment Repainting of existing red curbs into future grey curbs for added parking. Construction mitigation paid for by Metro. Locations of Re-Painting: Hamilton Dr Gregory Wy Gale Dr Tower Dr N

15 Help Us Keep You Safe Purple Line Extension 24/7 Project Hotline purplelineext@metro.net On Metro Transit See Something, Say Something SAFE (7233) City of Beverly Hills PurpleLine@beverlyhills.org Public Works Customer Service: (310) Construction Safety Awareness Program Glyssa Alcazar, Community Relations Officer alcazarg@metro.net Phone:

16 Section 2 Wilshire/Rodeo Station 16

17 2017 Accomplishments Section 2 Notice To Proceed to Design Builder (TPOG) Advance Utility Relocation ongoing in Century City Advance Utility Relocation Started in Beverly Hills Example of advance utility relocation in Century City on Constellation Bl and Avenue of the Stars 17

18 Purple Line Extension Section 2 Agenda 2017 Accomplishments Rodeo Drive Station Geotechnical Borings & Potholing Advance Utility Relocation Demo of former Ace Gallery MOA for Design-Build N. Canon Traffic Study Aesthetic Study 18

19 Purple Line Extension Section 2 Alignment 19

20 2017 Accomplishments Section 2 Notice To Proceed to Design Builder (TPOG) Advance Utility Relocation ongoing in Century City Advance Utility Relocation Started in Beverly Hills Example of advance utility relocation in Century City on Constellation Bl and Avenue of the Stars 20

21 Wilshire/Rodeo Station Rendering shows length of the underground station box on Wilshire Bl from Canon Dr to Beverly Dr 21

Geotechnical Site Investigation Purpose of Investigation Gather additional soil information to validate existing data and characterize subsurface conditions for the design and construction of

22 Geotechnical Site Investigation Purpose of Investigation Gather additional soil information to validate existing data and characterize subsurface conditions for the design and construction of stations, tunnels, and cross passages Cross passages connect the two tunnels and house mechanical and electrical equipment along the alignment Install groundwater monitoring wells and gas probes to be used for monitoring prior to and during construction 8

23 Southern California Edison Red=power

24 Advanced Utility Relocation Wilshire/Rodeo Station Start Dates: SCE Phase 2: January 2018 SCG: February 2018 AT&T: February 2018 Rendering of AUR work 24

25 SCE Phase 2 Cable Pulling: 3 weeks, January 2018 Utility Interruption: Two 2-hour outages per circuit Anticipated January separate circuits impacted Direct engagement to impacted businesses and one residential unit Same traffic plans as SCE Phase 1 25

26 SCE Advanced Utility Relocation Monitoring and Adjustment Sunday 10am-6pm, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Sun Wed: Wilshire with turn restrictions Thurs-Fri: Reeves or Wilshire with no turn restrictions City of Beverly Hills/Metro traffic engineers will monitor traffic Local Access Only signs Signal and crosswalk timing adjustments Traffic Control Officers (TCO) Beverly Hills Police Department support Any other adjustments as needed to work plans, traffic plans or detours Monitor bus stops and zones 26

27 SCG and AT&T Utility Relocation Combined Traffic Control Starting February 2018 SCG and AT&T will work simultaneously within work zone Will reduce overall duration of work Work is scheduled from February through August 2018 Stage 1-3 will look similar to SCE Work is set up in morning and taken down each night Will accommodate awards season Stage 4-8 will take place behind K-rail K-rail to remain 24/7 and work will take place behind it during approved working hours Set up will take place after awards season (March 5, 2018) 27

28 SCG and AT&T Utility Relocation Stage 1: 16 days / Sun.: 10am-6pm, Mon.-Wed.: 9am-4pm 28

SCG and AT&T Utility Relocation Stage 4-7 Traffic Proposal Medians and parking removed from work zone Buses relocated outside of work zone-metro is with

29 SCG and AT&T Utility Relocation Stage 4-7 Traffic Proposal Medians and parking removed from work zone Buses relocated outside of work zone-metro is with the City of Beverly Hills to determine the new locations. Wilshire Bl two lanes each direction from west of Beverly to east of Canon Example on Wilshire Bl 29

30 SCG and AT&T Utility Relocation Stage 4: 34 days / Mon-Fri: 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm K-Rail 24/7 30

31 Bus Stops Existing Bus Stops near Wilshire/Rodeo Station 31

32 West of Beverly Dr 20/720 WB/ EB Wilshire between Camden Dr and Rodeo Dr Bus Stops Proposed Bus Stops Relocations near Wilshire/Rodeo Station Bus Stop Relocations: East of Beverly Dr 20/720 WB / EB Wilshire between Rexford Dr and Crescent Dr

33 Demolition of 9430 Wilshire Bl Former Ace Gallery, future Construction Staging Yard 33

34 Demolition of 9430 Wilshire Bl Former Ace Gallery *Pending City Council Approval Site Address: 9430 Wilshire Blvd 2-Story Building on the corner of Wilshire Bl and Reeves Dr Schedule Anticipated Start in April 2018 Estimated Duration of Demolition Activities: 5-7 weeks Traffic Impacts Temporary Lane Closure along Wilshire Bl (approximately 2 weeks) Temporary Turn Restriction on Reeves Dr Sidewalk/Partial Lane Closure along Reeves Dr (duration of demolition) Pedestrian protection to be installed 34

Demolition of 9430 Wilshire Bl Former Ace Gallery Dust Mitigation Water used to spray demo area Noise Mitigation Equipment installed with low-noise mufflers and

35 Demolition of 9430 Wilshire Bl Former Ace Gallery Dust Mitigation Water used to spray demo area Noise Mitigation Equipment installed with low-noise mufflers and noise blankets on fencing around work area Protection of the Park Fencing/barrier around work area including noise control measures Example of noise mitigation blanket 35

36 Noise Barrier Wall Former Ace Gallery Construction of sound wall Work Hours: 7am 5pm Sound Wall: 20 feet 36

37 Purpose of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Establish conditions and procedures for construction Minimize impacts to the Community Establish compliance monitor and enforcement process 37

38 Key Terms of the Design-Build MOA Enforcement of Conditions Independent Compliance Monitor Allowable Work Hours Holiday Moratorium Service Interruptions Traffic Impacts Construction Aesthetics On-Street Parking Noise Standards Light Mitigation Traffic Mitigation Conditions Business Mitigation Assistance Notifications Process N. Canon Drive Traffic Study *City Council action Summer

39 MOA Design-Build Holiday Moratorium New Year s Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President s Day Mother s Day Memorial Day Father s Day Easter Sunday The First Two Days of Passover Independence Day Labor Day Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Thanksgiving Day The Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Day 39

40 MOA Design-Build Business Mitigation Assistance (BMA) 24/7 Hotline with live-person Advertising Eat Shop Play Beverly Hills Coordination with BH Chamber of Commerce and My Beverly Hills campaign Coordination with BH Tourism and Visitors Bureau and Love Beverly Hills campaign Parking Mitigation Banners and signage (Aesthetic Treatment) Communications, Outreach and Engagement 40

41 Next Steps Wilshire/Rodeo Station *Subject to change City Council Approvals* Ace Gallery Demo permit April 2018 MOA Design-Build June 2018 Notification process Hand delivered, , website, social media Continued Outreach and Communication Monthly meeting 1 st or 2 nd Wednesday of each month at City of Beverly Hills City Hall Traffic Alert in local newspapers Construction notices Online and social media ads 41

42 N. Canon Drive Study MOA approved by City Council November 21, 2017 Response to stakeholder concerns regarding construction impacts Study the temporary closure of N. Canon Drive Feasibility analysis has been completed 42

43 Canon Study Overview Transportation impact analysis for the potential closure of N. Canon Drive at Wilshire Boulevard during construction Analyzed impacts to nearby intersections during peak morning and afternoon commute hours and midday business hours Studied 15 intersections in the vicinity of the closure Considered Existing and Future (Year 2022) with travel demands from pending development projects and regional growth

44 Impacted Intersections These intersections would experience an increase congestion or delays greater than the City s standards for traffic impacts: Wilshire & Beverly - AM peak hour Wilshire & Crescent - AM and PM peak hours Clifton Way & N. Crescent - AM, midday and PM peak hours Dayton Way & N. Canon Drive - PM peak hour

45 Recommended Improvements Provide Advanced Vehicle Detour Signage to notify drivers to select alternate routes further to the east and west to avoid overly congested locations Update Traffic Signal Timings to accommodate the shift in vehicle flows and provide additional green time to the heaviest turning movements Install Traffic Signal at Clifton Way & N. Crescent Drive Intersection to replace current all-way stop signs

46 Next Steps Provide feedback today Traffic and Parking Commission on February 1 Additional community meeting on February 7 Recommend concept to City Council in March If approved, begin design development Install before decking, remain in place until road reconstruction 46

47 Aesthetic Program MOA approved by City Council November 21, 2017 Contract with firm for Aesthetics Design Program Address stakeholder concerns Mitigate aesthetics-related impacts 47

48 Aesthetics Program: Design Scope Elements K-rail Sound Wall Wayfinding Fencing Light Pole Banners Light Pole Boxes Considerations Pedestrian Experience Vehicular Experience Safety Maintenance Constructability 48

49 Next Steps Provide feedback today Additional community meeting on February 7 Recommendation to City Council in February K-rail installed as early as March 49

50 Helping local businesses as we build. Update as of 1/5/18

51 BIF Information and Eligibility > Financial assistance to small mom & pop businesses with 25 or fewer employees directly impacted by Metro Rail construction along three project areas > Businesses must be located immediately adjacent to the rail corridor and meet other eligibility requirements > Grant amount determined by loss of business revenue related to period of construction disruption > To date, more than $12.4 million awarded to 268 small businesses along all three project areas

52 BIF Grant Award Update > Purple Line Extension, Section 1 > BIF Grants Awarded: 139 > BIF Grant Amount Awarded: $3,383, > Number of small businesses awarded: 59 > BIF Business Advisor: Brian Lazo > Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR) > Phone:

53 BIF Grant Award Update > Purple Line Extension, Section 2 > BIF Grants Awarded: 1 > BIF Grant Amount Awarded: $50, > Number of small businesses awarded: 1 > BIF Business Advisor: Darrell Smith > Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR) > Phone:

54 Next Community Meeting Beverly Hills Updates on La Cienega and Rodeo Stations Wednesday, February 7 6:30pm 8pm Beverly Hills City Hall Municipal Gallery 455 N Rexford Dr Beverly Hills, CA

55 Next Community Meeting Section 1 Section 1: Construction Community Meeting Thursday, January 18 6pm 7:30pm Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Bl Los Angeles, CA

56 Next Community Meeting Section 2 Section 2: Construction Community Meeting Thursday, February 22 6:30pm 8pm Century Plaza Towers 2029 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA *Parking will be validated 56

57 Stay in Touch 57

Purple Line Extension Updates on La Cienega and Rodeo Stations December 13, 2017

Purple Line Extension Updates on La Cienega and Rodeo Stations December 13, 2017 1 Agenda Project Overview Section 1 Construction Updates Wilshire/La Cienega Station La Cienega Decking Decking Overview