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Project Need
Why Do We Need Link US?
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JEANET OWENS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Link US - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
JEANET OWENS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Link US - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
JEANET OWENS, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Link US Program and Upcoming Consulting Services Update Project Need Why Do We Need Link US? 2 Existing Conditions at Union Station Why Do We Need Link US? > LA Union Station (LAUS) is
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> LA Union Station (LAUS) is reaching passenger and train capacity > Passenger trips to grow from 110,000 to 200,000 by 2040 > Current track layout limits train
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> Improvements are needed to meet the growing needs of LAUS and its passengers
Existing Conditions at Union Station
Why Do We Need Link US?
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Project Overview
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> Upgrades to the tracks that enter/exit Los Angeles Union Station, station arrival/boarding areas, run-through tracks, and a new loop track > New concourse with retail and passenger services > Accommodation of California High-Speed Rail and West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor projects > New environmental process > Transit oriented development opportunities to transform LAUS into a world-class station
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Project Location
Where Is Link US?
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Project Benefits
What Will Link US Provide?
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> Increase rail capacity by approximately 40% with run-through tracks > Reduce train idling and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 40% > Increase local, regional and interstate connectivity with one- seat rides from San Luis Obispo to San Diego > Provide a new passenger concourse with passenger and retail amenities > Transform LAUS to a world-class transit station > Provide up to 12,000 jobs during construction
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Potential Platform Allocation
Existing Condition Interim Condition Final Condition
Existing Platforms Future WSAB Platform Regional Rail Platforms HSR Platform Gold Line Platform
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Above-Grade Concourse
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Above-Grade Concourse Concept Above-Grade Concourse video placeholder
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At-Grade Concourse Concept Renderings to follow
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Concourse Comparison
Concourse Above-Grade Compared to Concourse At-Grade Concept: > Significantly Less Construction Cost > Shorter Construction Duration by 1 year > Less Impact to Rail Operations during Construction > Opportunity to reduce impacts to Gold Line operations > Adds Time to Passenger Connections > Maximizes Panoramic Views and Use of Natural Light
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Run-Through Tracks Structure
Berm Fly-Over intro screen shot place holder
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Run-Through Tracks Viaduct
Berm Fly-Over. Will remove Bike Access bridge and HSR structure east of Center Street
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Run-Through Tracks Viaduct
Berm Fly-Over Part 2. Place holder for second video focused on ped bridge east of Center Street
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Anticipated Project Schedule
> Release of Draft EIS/EIR: 2Q 2018 (new FRA Schedule) > Final EIS/ROD and EIR: 2Q 2019 (new FRA Schedule) > Advanced Construction Start: 2020* > Main Construction Start: 2021* > Construction Completion: 2026*
*Pending funding availability
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