Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Key Project Elements Status Report presented to the Corridor Advisory Committee August 18, 2016
Background Motion 22.1 elements are grouped into four general categories: I. Defines those elements to be included in the technical work scope in the I-710 EIR/EIS process [Technical Work Scope Items] II. III. IV. Identifies elements that Metro and its partner agencies should consider for mitigation during construction, parallel to the I-710 EIR/EIS process Specifies actions Metro and its partner agencies should take, parallel to the I-710 EIR/EIS process Defines a set of bicycle alignments that the technical team is to undertake as a study separate from the I-710 EIR/EIS process 2
Integrating Technical Work Scope Items I-710 Corridor Recirculated Draft EIR Supplemental Draft EIS Motion 22.1 Technical Work Scope Items and Analysis Completed Summer 2015 Define Alts to be Analyzed in RDEIR/SDEIS Complete by 2016 Update Technical Studies (We Are Here) Recirculate in 2017* Circulate RDEIR/SDEIS for Public Review (Incl. proposed mitigations) Scoping (Sept 2008) Alternative Screening 1 st Admin. Draft EIR/EIS Alts Revisions and Updated Tech Studies Draft EIR/EIS (June 2012) Prepare Response to Comments & ID Pref. Alternative Final EIR/EIS 3
Other Elements I-710 Corridor Project Environmental (EIR/EIS) Phase Design / Pre-Construction Phase Construction Phase 710 Project Opens Increasing Level of Detail Other Motion 22.1 Elements II. Identify as Potential Mitigation III. Additional Studies, Proposals, Policy Criteria II. Develop Detailed Monitoring, Outreach, Safety Plans Specific to I- 710 Construction Plans III. Refinements, Approvals II. Implement Mitigation III. Implement Local/Targeted Hire Policy and PLA IV. IV. IV. IV. Independent Bikeway Projects Studies & Environmental Approval Design Phase Construction Phase Bikeway Projects Open 4
I. Technical Work Scope Items Adds the following in the evaluation of Alternatives 5C and 7 within the RDEIR/SDEIS: Right-of-way avoidance designs / evaluation (Alternative 7) Zero Emissions Truck Only Option for Freight Corridor (Alternative 7) Use of best available green construction equipment Maximize drought-resistant greenscape coverage, stormwater best management practices [BMPs] and water quality measures High frequency Express Bus Transit along I-710 Additional transit service analysis Upgrades to the existing LA River Bike Path 5
I. Technical Work Scope Items Included in the evaluation of Alternatives 5C and 7 within the RDEIR/SDEIS [Continued] Replacement / enhancement of 28 existing bridges / underpasses to provide access for pedestrians/bikes across the I-710 / LA River Construction of at least five new pedestrian/bike bridges /underpasses [reduce remaining gaps] Complete Streets treatments embedded within freeway design (overcrossings, ramp termini, intersections) Complete Streets treatments for local projects [congested intersections] pursued as part of the I-710 Corridor Project Adding transit service on the bus and rail lines serving the I-710 Project Area Traffic Control Measures [ITS/TSM/TDM] Minimize impacts to LA River 6
Zero-Emissions Truck Option (Alternative 7)
Technology Neutral Eligible Vehicles Freight Corridor ZE / NZE Trucks Alternative 7 ZE-Only Trucks Alternative 7 (ZE Truck Option) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Range Extended Electric Vehicle with CNG Engine (CNG REEV) Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Range Extended Electric Vehicle with Fuel Cell Engine (Fuel Cell REEV) Range Extended Electric Vehicle with Fuel Cell Engine (Fuel Cell REEV) Source: I-710 Project Zero-Emission Truck Commercialization Study (2013) 8
Zero-Emissions Truck Option Number of ZE/NZE or ZE Trucks Added to I 710 Corridor Number of Vehicles 20,000 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 Alt. 5C Alt. 7 Alt. 7 (ZE Option) ZE Trucks Only ZE/NZE Trucks * Estimation determined in consultation with SCAQMD / CARB based on I-710 Corridor Project Zero Emission / Near Zero Emission Truck Technology Deployment Program and Average Weekday 2035 Travel Demand Projections for the Freight Corridor. 9
Truck Tailpipe Emissions Factors Pollutants of Concern (Heavy-Duty Truck Tailpipe Emissions) Diesel Trucks (in 2035) ZE / NZE Trucks ZE Trucks NO X 0.2 g/bhp-hr 0.02 g/bhp-hr 0.00 g/bhp-hr PM 10 / PM 2.5 0.01 g/bhp-hr 0.01 g/bhp-hr 0.00 g/bhp-hr Major toxics DPM and diesel gaseous toxics NG toxics (gaseous and particulate) 0 DPM: Diesel Particulate Matter NG: Natural Gas 10
Approach / Status Estimate Number of ZE Vehicles (Freight Corridor) Estimate Travel: Freight Corridor I-710 / Connecting Freeways Arterial System Emissions Estimates (EMFAC) Dispersion Analysis (AERMOD) Health Risk Analyses (HARP2) Preliminary Findings / Agency Reviews Cost Analysis 11
Bicycle / Pedestrian Overcrossings
Scope of Study and Approach Baseline Project Features Identify existing and proposed crossings and describe improvements Identify gaps greater than ½ mile between crossings Evaluate and Identify New Crossings Physical feasibility and practicality of freeway and/or river crossings within gaps Consider land uses, bike network and master plans 5 most viable crossing locations Preliminary Design Review locations with City and County public works representatives Establish basic design criteria and applicability to project alternatives Advance plans comparable to baseline features 13
Upgrades & Gaps Baseline Project Features 19-mile project divided into 7 sections 5 Sections of I-710 1 Section of I-405 (crossing I-710) 1 Section of SR-91 (crossing I-710) Crossings: 47 Existing / 29 Upgraded 32 crossing I-710 4 crossing I-405 10 crossing SR-91 1 crossing Shoreline Drive 13 gaps greater than ½ mile 14
Gaps & Feasible Crossings Section 1: Ocean to I-405 3 Gaps identified 2 Gaps have feasible crossing locations Section 2: Along I-405 1 Gap identified 1 Gap has a feasible crossing location Section 3: I-405 to SR-91 3 Gaps identified 3 Gaps have feasible crossing locations Section 4: Along SR-91 No Gaps Section 5: SR-91 to I-105 1 Gap identified No feasible crossing locations Section 6: I-105 to I-5 4 Gaps identified 1 Gap has feasible crossing location Section 7: I-5 to SR-60 1 Gap identified 1 Gap has a feasible crossing location 4 2 7 6 5 3 8 of 13 gaps have physically feasible crossing locations 1 15
Example: Infeasible Physical Obstructions Existing and Proposed Freeway Connectors Proposed Freight Corridor and Connections Overhead Transmission Lines Railroads Neighborhoods Businesses 16
Example: Feasible Limited Obstructions Proposed Freeway Proposed Freight Corridor Neighborhoods Businesses 17
Crossing Assessment Objective: Identify 5 most viable locations among 8 gaps Comparative Evaluation Qualitative Criteria Potential Demand: Adjacent uses / Linkages Expressed Interest: By cities, communities, bicycle groups Practicality: Cost effectiveness / Alternative paths 18
Crossing Locations Clara Street Crosses I-710 and LA River Applicable to Alternatives 5C & 7 Located in Bell Gardens / Cudahy Spring Street Humphreys Avenue Crosses I-710 Applicable to Alternatives 5C & 7 Located in East Los Angeles Pacific Place Crosses I-710 and LA River Applicable to Alternative 5C Only Located in Long Beach Crosses I-405 and Metro Applicable to Alternatives 5C & 7 Located in Long Beach Hill Street Crosses I-710 and LA River Applicable to Alternative 5C Only Located in Long Beach 19
City / County Reviews Organization Date(s) Crossing Location(s) City of Bell Gardens City of Cudahy March 3, 2016 March 17, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 17, 2016 Clara Street Clara Street City of Long Beach March 21, 2016 Hill Street Spring Street Pacific Place County of Los Angeles March 9, 2016 Humphreys Avenue 20
Plans: Layout & Profile Example 21
Plans: Typical Section Example Example: I-5 in Norwalk 22
Recent & Next Steps Near Term Look-Ahead Conducted Plan Review with Caltrans in June 2016 Integrating Designs into Plans and Technical Studies: Right of Way Impacts Flood Control Impacts Visual Impacts Others Updating Alternative Descriptions 23