South Bay Metro Green Line Extension Community Meeting October 2010
2 Agenda October 2010 • Introduction • Project Overview • Recap of Work to Date • Update on Alternative Characteristics • Potential Screening • Schedule • What’s Next • Discussion
3 Overview and Recap October 2010
4 Purpose and Need October 2010 • Improve mobility in the South Bay area by introducing high- frequency transit service options that reduce the long transit travel times • Enhance the regional transit network by providing more direct connections to regional destinations • Provide an alternative mode of transportation for commuters who currently use the congested Study Area arterials and I-405 corridor • Improve transit accessibility for residents of communities along the corridor • Encourage a mode shift to transit, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
5 Alternatives Being Considered October 2010 • No Build • Transportation Systems Management (TSM – low cost bus and signal improvements) • Light Rail • Freight Track
6 Scoping Recap October 2010 • Scoping period: April 14 to May 28, 2010 • Five Scoping Meetings: – 193 Attendees – 209 Comments • Between build alternatives, more support for LRT • Residential areas adjacent to the ROW: – Generally opposed build alternatives – Issues raised (not in order): • Noise • Vibration • Property Values • Crime / Security • Safety • Transportation (traffic impacts, at- grade crossings, etc.)
7 Update on Alternative Characteristics October 2010
8 Comparison of Preliminary Performance Estimates October 2010 Light Rail Freight Track TSM Alternative Alternative Average Daily 13,000 4,000 6,300 Ridership (Estimated) Travel Time - LAX to 20 min 13 min 36 min Torrance RTC (Estimated) Cost $500 million $460 million $18 million (Estimated 2010 $)
9 Comparison of Alternatives for Study Goals October 2010 Objectives\Alternatives Characteristics Freight Track LRT TSM Improve Mobility With 15 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes; variable Minimum Operating High Frequency Service Headways Enhanced Transit by Two new stations Four new stations Four new stations Number New Interconnecting Lines Transfer Required No Transfer Required Transfer Required Stations/Transfers Provide Alternative 4,000 estimated daily 13,000 estimated daily 6,300 estimated daily Shifting drivers to Mode to the I- riders; riders; riders; transit 405/Encourage a Mode 1,000 new riders 5,000 new riders 1,600 new riders Shift Improve Transit Four approx. 2.2 miles Nine approx. 1 mile Eight approx. 1 mile Number of stations Accessibility Along apart apart apart Corridor Environmental Impacts Clean Diesel or CNG; Electric; CNG; Propulsion System More Noise/Vibration Less Noise/Vibration More Noise/Vibration Noise/Vibration Community Support Less Support More Support More Support Scoping Comments
10 Preliminary Comparison of Alternatives October 2010 • Freight Track has lower performance in meeting the basic project objectives (Purpose and Need) compared to LRT and TSM Alternatives – Less Frequent Service – Fewer Total/New Riders – Added Transfer – Fewer stations/longer headways – More Air Quality Impacts • Performance is less than TSM – Bus improvements are able to provide more frequent service and carry more riders at a much lower cost • Cost Effectiveness – Similar cost to LRT, but lower performance • Considering elimination of the Freight Track Alternative from further analysis
11 11 Design Activities October 2010 • Alignments • Stations • Support Facilities
12 12 Station Locations Manhattan Beach/Inglewood October 2010
13 13 Station Locations Redondo Beach RTC October 2010
14 14 Station Locations Hawthorne/190th October 2010
15 15 Station Locations Torrance RTC October 2010
16 Maintenance Facility October 2010 • Needs are being analyzed in coordination with the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor • Two sites being investigated at southern end of alignment near Torrance RTC as part of this study – Small Site – Large Site
17 Schedules and Financial October 2010 Long Range Transportation 30/10 Initiative Plan (LRTP) • Includes Measure R - $272 • Goal to fund & build Measure R million (2008 $) projects in 10 years • Funds become available in 2028 • Metro working with Federal Government to accelerate funds • Expected project completion: 2033-2035 • Does not increase amount of funding for project, only accelerates construction • Expected project completion: 2018
18 What’s Next October 2010 • October 2010 Community Meetings (6 pm-8 pm): – 10/20 – Torrance – Nakano Theater – 10/21 – Lawndale – Lawndale Christian Church – 10/25 – Redondo Beach – Perry Park Senior Center – 10/26 – Los Angeles – Flight Path Learning Center • Community Workshops – Winter/Spring 2011 • Draft EIS/EIR – Fall 2011
19 Discussion Questions / Comments October 2010
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