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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

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South Bay Metro Green Line Extension

Community Meeting

October 2010

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Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Project Overview
  • Recap of Work to Date
  • Update on Alternative Characteristics
  • Potential Screening
  • Schedule
  • What’s Next
  • Discussion

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Overview and Recap

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Purpose and Need

  • 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

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Alternatives Being Considered

  • No Build
  • Transportation Systems

Management (TSM – low cost bus and signal improvements)

  • Light Rail
  • Freight Track

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Scoping Recap

  • 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-

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Update on Alternative Characteristics

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Comparison of Preliminary Performance Estimates

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Light Rail Alternative Freight Track Alternative TSM

Average Daily Ridership (Estimated) 13,000 4,000 6,300 Travel Time - LAX to Torrance RTC (Estimated) 20 min 13 min 36 min Cost (Estimated 2010 $) $500 million $460 million $18 million

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Comparison of Alternatives for Study Goals

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Objectives\Alternatives Characteristics Freight Track LRT TSM Improve Mobility With High Frequency Service Minimum Operating Headways 15 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes; variable Enhanced Transit by Interconnecting Lines Number New Stations/Transfers Two new stations Transfer Required Four new stations No Transfer Required Four new stations Transfer Required Provide Alternative Mode to the I- 405/Encourage a Mode Shift Shifting drivers to transit 4,000 estimated daily riders; 1,000 new riders 13,000 estimated daily riders; 5,000 new riders 6,300 estimated daily riders; 1,600 new riders Improve Transit Accessibility Along Corridor Number of stations Four approx. 2.2 miles apart Nine approx. 1 mile apart Eight approx. 1 mile apart Environmental Impacts Propulsion System Noise/Vibration Clean Diesel or CNG; More Noise/Vibration Electric; Less Noise/Vibration CNG; More Noise/Vibration Community Support Scoping Comments Less Support More Support More Support

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Preliminary Comparison of Alternatives

  • Freight Track has lower performance in meeting the basic project
  • bjectives (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

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Design Activities

  • Alignments
  • Stations
  • Support Facilities

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Station Locations Manhattan Beach/Inglewood

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Station Locations Redondo Beach RTC

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Station Locations Hawthorne/190th

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Station Locations Torrance RTC

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Maintenance Facility

  • 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

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Schedules and Financial

  • Goal to fund & build Measure R

projects in 10 years

  • Metro working with Federal

Government to accelerate funds

  • Does not increase amount of

funding for project, only accelerates construction

  • Expected project completion:

2018

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  • Includes Measure R - $272

million (2008 $)

  • Funds become available in 2028
  • Expected project completion:

2033-2035

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 30/10 Initiative

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What’s Next

  • 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

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Discussion

Questions / Comments

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