Exposition Light Rail Transit Project Project Status Update Meeting West End Corridor Segment C Culver City Senior Center May 27, 2010
Phase 1 Project Description 8.6 mile corridor from Downtown Los Angeles to Culver City 1.3 miles shared with existing Metro Blue Line 11 stations, 2 shared with Blue Line 1,500 spaces at 3 park and ride lots 27,000 Daily Riders in 2020 30 min travel time from Downtown Los Angeles to Culver City Estimated Cost $862 million Construction Completion 65%
Phase 1 Alignment Map
Urban Design Elements Typical Aerial Station & Structure Typical Station Design
Design for La Cienega Plaza
Design for La Cienega Plaza
Design for La Cienega Plaza
Design for La Cienega Plaza View from South-West
Construction Progress
Construction Progress
Phase 1 Project Status Daytime Construction Activities in Segment C Construction of stations at La Brea Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard Construction of light rail bridge over Ballona Creek Utility improvements between National Boulevard Bridge and Venice/Robertson aerial structure Excavation of track bed from Ballona Creek to Wesley St. Form-work at the newly constructed Hauser access road.
Phase 1 Project Status Daytime Construction Activities (cont.) Construction of Hauser access road for businesses on the south side of Jefferson Boulevard from La Cienega Boulevard to Dunsmuir Avenue. Installation of soundwall posts and panels in Culver City Installation of subsurface electrical vaults and associated conduit system Construction of Venice/Robertson aerial structure La Cienega aerial structure. Construction of track from Hauser Blvd to Ballona aerial structure
Segment C Nighttime Work At the intersection of La Brea Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard various street improvements are under way. Temporary overnight lane closures at the intersection will take place until July of 2010. Waterline installation and other utility improvements will take place at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and National Boulevard near the Ballona aerial structure and this work is anticipated to be completed by June 2010. Nighttime work hours, Monday through Friday: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. Columns that will support the Venice/Robertson aerial structure and station.
Proposed Segment C Nighttime Work In early June 2010, overnight closures will take place near Jefferson Boulevard and National Boulevard to remove false-work from the Ballona aerial structure similar to what took place at the La Brea and La Cienega structures. Various street improvements are scheduled at the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard to begin in July 2010. There will be nighttime lane takes or closures at this intersection. Elevator form-work at the La Brea aerial structure.. Nighttime work hours, Monday through Friday: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
Construction Impact Mitigation Types of Mitigation Measures Watering trucks are used regularly throughout the alignment If noise produced by construction activity exceeds allowable limits, sound blankets and other appropriate measures are implemented Advanced notification of traffic detours and delays will be provided Street sweepers are used regularly to clear debris from paved streets in the construction zone Watering near La Cienega Spraying of soil binder at Jefferson Blvd
Construction Impact Mitigation Mitigation Measures for Night Work Site specific noise plans are developed to determine noise impacts and identify mitigation measures before work is submitted for approval On-site noise monitoring is conducted to ensure compliance during noise-generating construction activities Back-up alarms are disabled where practical, and flaggers are used instead to safely direct drivers of trucks and other heavy equipment Sound blankets are installed wherever feasible to buffer construction noise Inspectors are on the site to monitor compliance Hotline number for noise and other complaints: 213-922-3976
Farmdale Station Benefits Benefits of a Station at Farmdale Avenue New neighborhood station with access to the Expo Line transit system Increased mobility for local residents and Dorsey High School students and staff Train will make a complete stop to pick up and drop off passengers then proceed at a slow speed across the pedestrian crossing and intersection Farmdale Avenue crossing will include traffic signals and state-of-the-art safety features to protect vehicles and pedestrians Improved lighting in the station area and in the intersection Station will include security cameras and will be patrolled by transit officers Secured facility parking with provisions for a LAUSD Transit Security Office New Farmdale Station will be an additional investment in the local community that will feature enhanced security measures as well as additional landscaping and public art
Farmdale Station Safety Proposed Safety Elements at Farmdale Crossing Quad Gates Bells and Flashers Pedestrian Gates Vehicle Clearing Loops Swing Gates Crosswalks Pedestrian Plazas for Queuing Countdown Pedestrian Signals Traffic Signals 15 mph train speed restriction between pedestrian crossings Train Approaching Signs Fences/Pedestrian Barriers Train will come to a complete stop at the station before crossing the intersection Pedestrian Plaza Station Platform Pedestrian Gates Vehicle Quad Gates Pedestrian Barriers
Farmdale Station Public Hearing On Tuesday, June 1, 2010 the CPUC is holding a Public Participation Hearing on the Exposition Construction Authority s grade crossing application for Farmdale Avenue near Dorsey High School, which includes the addition of a passenger station. The hearing is designed to provide the public an opportunity to be heard on issues related to the proposed grade crossing. Participants may submit written and oral comments at this meeting. Please Join Us! Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Dorsey High School Cafeteria 3537 Farmdale Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Construction Safety Education EXPO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM The purpose is to increase public awareness and promote safe practices around light rail construction sites. The program reaches out to students, parents and staff at schools along the alignment. Program includes the following: School-Based Presentations Participation at Community Events Distribution of Safety-Oriented Collateral Materials Construction crew (Flagger) at Exposition and Buckingham
Metro Safety Education Program Exposition Line Safety Education Program Begins July 1, 2010 - Rail Safety Training and Outreach - 1.5-mile radius Schools 80 schools Senior Centers - 7 centers Recreation Centers -29 centers Religious Centers 81 centers Community/Business Organizations 17 organizations Library Safety Training Sessions Participation in Community Events Begins January 2011-24 Rail Safety Ambassadors Retired bus/rail operators Observe and report safety issues Assist the community for safe passage Recommend safety enhancements Retrain 22 schools within a.5 mile radius Begins Summer 2011 - Rail Safety Orientation Tours for K-12 students
Community Outreach A 24-hour hotline phone number has been set up for all construction inquiries and emergencies: (213) 922-EXPO (3976) Community art mural project at the Expo construction field office Team will respond to all construction inquiries as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours. All emergencies will be addressed immediately. Noise complaints will be addressed immediately. Construction notices are distributed throughout adjacent communities prior to the start of new construction activities. Regular project status meetings, elected briefings and stakeholder updates will continue to be held throughout construction and startup of the line.
Contact Information For more information regarding this project, please contact: Gabriela G. Collins Expo Community Relations Manager 213-243-5535 or gcollins@exporail.net Adrienne Sasser-Gardner FFP Community Relations Manager 818-201-7076 or adrienne.gardner@parsons.com