Downtown L.A. Streetcar 2010 Sustainability Summit June 9, 2010 Who - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

June 9, 2010

Downtown L.A. Streetcar

2010 Sustainability Summit

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

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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

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What are Streetcars?

Original Los Angeles

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A Better Idea…….?

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Oops…….maybe that wasn’t such a good idea?

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Back to the Future

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Vehicle Options

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Modern

• New Cars
• Quiet, smooth ride,

and ADA compliant

• Best transportation

vehicle

• Portland, Seattle,

Tacoma

Replica

• New Cars Built to

Antique Design

• Good tourist

attraction

• Tampa, Little Rock,

Charlotte, San Pedro

Historic

• Actual Antiques
• Very nostalgic
• Expensive to

maintain

• Philadelphia, Seattle,

Memphis, San Francisco

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

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Transit & More

Last Mile Solution Easily integrates with current and future transit systems Community and Economic Development 24/7 Neighborhoods

• Round the Clock Activity
• Eyes on the Street / Safety
• Less demand for parking

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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)

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Long­term Job Creation

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Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Transforming Los Angeles

Connecting Transit Options

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Connecting Neighborhoods

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Stimulating the Local Economy

Economic Development

• 35 million sf is entitled,

approved, or planned in DTLA = 25,804 permanent jobs

• 90 million sf of developed

space within ¼ mile of alignment

DTLA needs “stimulus” of

• ur own and a Streetcar

is the vehicle to do it

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Sustainable Solutions

Reduces the Carbon Footprint

Reduced carbon emissions = cleaner air Streetcars very clean transit option Makes sustainable living easier

• Walk able Communities
• Neighborhood‐focused

businesses

• Less reliant on auto

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Transit Commute Share

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Sustainable Benefits

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Objective Expand Roadways Efficient / Alt Fuel Vehicles Mode Shifts 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

Streetcar and California Climate Policy

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Therefore……..AB32 = Streetcar!!!!

Planning & Financing

Where Will it Go

Option 1 – Wide Couplet Option 2 – The Spur

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How Will We Pay for It

Capital Costs = $100 ‐ 125MM Funding Sources = Estimate

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When Will This Happen

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Progress to Date

Alignment Open House (2009)

Formed organization Developed conceptual alignments Engaged assessment &

• utreach firm

Applied for FTA grant Partnered with Metro

• n environmental

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Community Involvement

This is My Downtown Video Campaign

Public event in July 09 New campaign launched in 2010

• Bus Advertisements
• Online Outreach
• Video Campaign

Social Media:

• FB: 700+ fans
• Twitter: 350+ followers

Questions / Contact

For more info visit www.golastreetcar.org Dennis Allen – Executive Director

• dallen@lastreetcar.org

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