Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Grade Separation Project Public Outreach Meeting October 4, 2017 Agenda Introductions Project Overview Grade Separation Alternative Traffic Report Update Interim Condition Active Transportation Schedule & Next Steps Questions
Project Overview I. Reason for the Project: II. A. Safety, Safety, Safety B. Improve mobility and access January 2017 Board Approval of Alternative A. Northerly Point of Access B. Salem/Sperry Overpass III. Progress Update A. Traffic Report Addendum B. Interim Condition C. Active Transportation Northerly Point of Access (P-Hook) City of Los Angeles City of Glendale Salem/Sperry Overpass 2
II.A Northerly Point of Access Rendering of P-Hook Configuration The City of Glendale has selected the P-Hook configuration to avoid impacts to the Glendale Water & Power facility San Fernando Rd W San Fernando Rd Conceptual rendering; subject to change.
II.B Salem/Sperry Overpass Rendering of Overpass The overpass provides unimpeded access over the rail corridor. Doran St Conceptual rendering; subject to change.
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum 1. Provided responses to community questions and comments. Generally, these were related to: a. P-Hook and affect on Fairmont traffic b. Volume of traffic and operation of Salem/Sperry overpass c. Concerns over one-way operation of the Interim Condition 5
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum 2. Updated traffic volumes to 2040 to be consistent with regional models and evaluated Level of Service a. Traffic counts acquired in May 2016 b. Analysis utilizes afternoon (PM) peak hour volumes as these were higher than morning (AM) volumes c. Trucks were found to be less than 10% of the volume 6
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum Defining Level of Service (LOS) 7
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum P-Hook: Existing Conditions 8
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum P-Hook: 2040 without Project 9
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum P-Hook: 2040 with Project 10
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum Salem/Sperry: Existing Condition 11
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum Salem/Sperry: 2040 without Project 12
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum Salem/Sperry: 2040 with Project 13
Broadway/Brazil Traffic Signal Operations 1. Software Upgrade to improve operations 2. Right-Turn signal phase added for southbound San Fernando Road 3. Anticipated construction: a. Spring 2018
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum One-Way Interim Condition 3. Evaluated one-way Interim Condition traffic operations and ability of Broadway/Brazil crossing to handle the additional traffic. 15
III.B Interim Condition One-Way Configuration 1. CPUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) decision to create one-way interim condition 2. Eliminates eastbound (outbound) traffic movement 3. Upgrades rail safety equipment and pedestrian facilities 16
III.B 4. Concerns: Interim Condition One-Way Configuration a. Will result in additional gridlock at Brazil/Broadway b. Requires truck turnaround c. Overwhelming opposition from Atwater businesses 17
III.B Interim One-Way Condition Current Outbound Traffic 1. 500 Outbound vehicles in existing conditions: a. 275 at Doran St b. 225 at Brazil/Broadway 18
III.B Interim One-Way Condition Impact to Brazil St / W San Fernando Rd 1. 396 Left Turns at Brazil/Broadway with outbound closure of Doran Street crossing 2. Insufficient right-of-way to address vehicle queuing at W San Fernando/Brazil St intersection 3. 80% of Atwater parcels dependent upon this intersection 19
III.B Interim Condition Existing Conditions at Doran Street 20
III.B Interim Condition Rendering of Two-Way Improvements 21
III.B 1. Provides two-way traffic, same as it does today 2. Benefits: Interim Condition Proposed Two Way-Configuration a. Maintains outbound movement b. No cul-de-sac for trucks c. Enables quiet zone 22
III.B Interim Condition Proposed Two-Way Configuration 3. Requires change to ALJ decision through CPUC Petition for Modification process a. 6 to 9 month process b. Will have its own outreach component 23
III.B Interim Two-Way Condition Quiet Zone Implementation 1. Currently No Train Horns: a. Sonora Ave b. Grandview Ave c. Flower St
III.B Interim Two-Way Condition Quiet Zone Implementation 2. Upon completion of Interim Condition: a. Doran St b. Broadway/ Brazil 3. City of Glendale lead agency 4. Subject to FRA approval
III.B Interim Condition Schedule We Are Here PHASE 1 PHASE 1I PHASE I1I PHASE IV CPUC PETITION TO MODIFY INTERIM CONDITION FINAL DESIGN INTERIM CONDITION PROJECT BIDDING AND CONTRACT AWARD INTERIM CONDITION CONSTRUCTION QUIET ZONE IMPLEMENTATION BRAZIL/BROADWAY SIGNAL MODIFICATION SPRING 2018 TBD BASED ON FUNDING TBD BASED ON FUNDING TBD BASED ON FUNDING Dates reflect anticipated completion of the Phase Schedule subject to change
III.C Active Transportation Riverwalk Bridge Requires Metro Board Approval Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Northerly Point of Access (P Hook Shown) Riverwalk Path Bridge City of Glendale City of Los Angeles
III.C Active Transportation River Access Bridge Requires Metro Board Approval River Access Bridge City of Glendale City of Los Angeles
III.C Active Transportation Salem/Sperry Protected Ped/Bike Lane Protect Pedestrian and Bicycle Path
Grade Separation Schedule We Are Here PHASE 1 PHASE 1I PHASE I1I PHASE 1V ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES RIGHT-OF-WAY PROJECT BIDDING AND CONTRACT AWARD CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED FALL 2018 FALL 2019 TBD BASED ON FUNDING Dates reflect anticipated completion of the Phase Schedule subject to change
Project Funding 1. Life of Project Budget a. $150M 2. Project funded through final design a. $6.6 M (Measure R 3%) 3. No Funding has been determined for construction a. CHSRA has committed to 50% of the project costs up to $74 M 4. Seeking other potential funding sources a. CPUC Section 190 (eligible for 2018) b. Federal Fastlane c. California Freight Investment Program d. State SB-1
Next Steps 1. Submit Petition to Modify to CPUC October 2017 2. Metro Board for Active Transportation Elements November 2017 3. Commence Environmental Clearance and Preliminary Engineering of Grade Separation December2017 4. Finalize Plans for Broadway/Brazil Traffic Signal Modification December 2017 5. Prepare Cooperative Agreements with Glendale and Los Angeles January 2018
Ownership & Maintenance The Cities of Glendale and Los Angeles will own and maintain the improvements being proposed as part of the Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Grade Separation Project, including active transportation elements. Northerly Point of Access (P-Hook) City of Los Angeles City of Glendale Salem/Sperry Overpass
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