Downtown L.A. Streetcar 2010 Sustainability Summit June 9, 2010
Who is LA Streetcar? � Non ‐ profit PPP formed to design & build a streetcar downtown � Formed out of prior CRA work and BBB initiative � Broad support from public and private community 2
Who are Supporters? � Jose Huizar, L.A. City Councilmember � Jan Perry, L.A. City Councilmember � Lucille Roybal ‐ Allard, Congresswoman � Dianne Feinstein, United States Senator � Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of the State of California � John Perez, California State Assemblymember 3
What are Streetcars? 4
Original Los Angeles 5
A Better Idea…….? 6
Oops…….maybe that wasn’t such a good idea? 7
Back to the Future 8
Vehicle Options Modern Historic Replica • • • New Cars New Cars Built to Actual Antiques Antique Design • • Quiet, smooth ride, Very nostalgic • and ADA compliant Good tourist • Expensive to attraction • Best transportation maintain • vehicle Tampa, Little Rock, • Philadelphia, Seattle, Charlotte, San • Portland, Seattle, Memphis, San Pedro Tacoma Francisco 9
Streetcar 101 � Smaller than light rail, larger than bus � Move at slower speeds � Run in the lane of traffic � Quick, non ‐ intrusive construction � Modern, quiet, low floor technology enhances ridership � Promote walkability and vibrant street life � Popping up around US 10
Transit & More � Last Mile Solution � Easily integrates with current and future transit systems � Community and Economic Development � 24/7 Neighborhoods o Round the Clock Activity o Eyes on the Street / Safety o Less demand for parking 11
Development Perspective � Fixed rails promote investor confidence � Encourages, inspires, and attracts mixed ‐ use development � Enhances resident and business owner sense of pride � Attracts visitors who normally would not travel through the area � Encourages multi ‐ modal activity and exploration (and therefore discretionary spending) 12
Long term Job Creation Victoria Transport Policy Institute 13
Transforming Los Angeles
Connecting Transit Options 15
Connecting Neighborhoods 16
Stimulating the Local Economy � Economic Development o 35 million sf is entitled, approved, or planned in DTLA = 25,804 permanent jobs o 90 million sf of developed space within ¼ mile of alignment � DTLA needs “stimulus” of our own and a Streetcar is the vehicle to do it 17
Sustainable Solutions
Reduces the Carbon Footprint � Reduced carbon emissions = cleaner air � Streetcars very clean transit option � Makes sustainable living easier o Walk able Communities o Neighborhood ‐ focused businesses o Less reliant on auto 19
Transit Commute Share 20
Sustainable Benefits Objective Expand Efficient / Alt Mode Shifts Roadways Fuel Vehicles Reduce Traffic Congestion X X Roadway cost savings X Parking cost savings X Consumer cost savings X Improve mobility options X X Improve traffic safety ? X Energy conservation X X Pollution reduction X X Land use objectives X Public fitness & health X Victoria Transport Policy Institute 21
Streetcar and California Climate Policy Therefore……..AB32 = Streetcar!!!! 22
Planning & Financing
Where Will it Go Option 1 – Wide Couplet Option 2 – The Spur 24
How Will We Pay for It Capital Costs = $100 ‐ 125MM Funding Sources = Estimate 25
When Will This Happen 26
Progress to Date � Formed organization Alignment Open House (2009) � Developed conceptual alignments � Engaged assessment & outreach firm � Applied for FTA grant � Partnered with Metro on environmental 27
Community Involvement � Public event in July 09 This is My Downtown Video Campaign � New campaign launched in 2010 o Bus Advertisements o Online Outreach o Video Campaign � Social Media: o FB: 700+ fans o Twitter: 350+ followers 28
Questions / Contact � For more info visit www.golastreetcar.org � Dennis Allen – Executive Director o dallen@lastreetcar.org 29
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