Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Grade Separation Project
Public Outreach MeetingOctober 4, 2017
Agenda
• Introductions
• Project Overview
• Grade Separation Alternative
• Traffic Report Update
• Interim Condition
• Active Transportation
• Schedule & Next Steps
• Questions
Project Overview
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Salem/Sperry Overpass
I. Reason for the Project:A. Safety, Safety, Safety
B. Improve mobility and access
II. January 2017 Board Approval of Alternative A. Northerly Point of Access
B. Salem/Sperry Overpass
III. Progress UpdateA. Traffic Report Addendum
B. Interim Condition
C. Active Transportation
Northerly Point of Access (P-Hook)
City of Los Angeles
City of Glendale
Conceptual rendering; subject to change.
San Fernando Rd
W San Fernando Rd
II.A Northerly Point of AccessRendering of P-Hook Configuration
The City of Glendale has selected the P-Hook configuration to avoid impacts to the Glendale Water & Power facility
Conceptual rendering; subject to change.
Doran St
II.B Salem/Sperry OverpassRendering of Overpass
The overpass provides unimpeded access over the rail corridor.
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum
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1. Provided responses to community questions and comments. Generally, these were related to:a. P-Hook and affect on
Fairmont traffic
b. Volume of traffic and operation of Salem/Sperry overpass
c. Concerns over one-way operation of the Interim Condition
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report Addendum
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2. Updated traffic volumes to 2040 to be consistent with regional models and evaluated Level of Servicea. Traffic counts acquired in
May 2016
b. Analysis utilizes afternoon (PM) peak hour volumes as these were higher than morning (AM) volumes
c. Trucks were found to be less than 10% of the volume
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumDefining Level of Service (LOS)
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumP-Hook: Existing Conditions
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumP-Hook: 2040 without Project
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumP-Hook: 2040 with Project
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumSalem/Sperry: Existing Condition
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumSalem/Sperry: 2040 without Project
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III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumSalem/Sperry: 2040 with Project
Broadway/Brazil Traffic Signal Operations
1. Software Upgrade to improve operations
2. Right-Turn signal phase added for southbound San Fernando Road
3. Anticipated construction:a. Spring 2018
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3. Evaluated one-way Interim Condition traffic operations and ability of Broadway/Brazil crossing to handle the additional traffic.
III.A Preliminary Traffic Report AddendumOne-Way Interim Condition
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1. CPUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) decision to create one-way interim condition
2. Eliminates eastbound (outbound) traffic movement
3. Upgrades rail safety equipment and pedestrian facilities
III.B Interim ConditionOne-Way Configuration
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4. Concerns:a. Will result in
additional gridlock at Brazil/Broadway
b. Requires truck turnaround
c. Overwhelming opposition from Atwater businesses
III.B Interim ConditionOne-Way Configuration
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1. 500 Outbound vehicles in existing conditions:a. 275 at Doran St
b. 225 at Brazil/Broadway
III.B Interim One-Way ConditionCurrent Outbound Traffic
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III.B Interim One-Way ConditionImpact to Brazil St / W San Fernando Rd
1. 396 Left Turns at Brazil/Broadway with outbound closure of Doran Street crossing
2. Insufficient right-of-way to address vehicle queuing at W San Fernando/Brazil St intersection
3. 80% of Atwater parcels dependent upon this intersection
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III.B Interim ConditionExisting Conditions at Doran Street
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III.B Interim ConditionRendering of Two-Way Improvements
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1. Provides two-way traffic, same as it does today
2. Benefits:a. Maintains
outbound movement
b. No cul-de-sac for trucks
c. Enables quiet zone
III.B Interim ConditionProposed Two Way-Configuration
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3. Requires change to ALJ decision through CPUC “Petition for Modification” process
a. 6 to 9 month process
b. Will have its own outreach component
III.B Interim ConditionProposed Two-Way Configuration
1. Currently No Train Horns:a. Sonora Ave
b. Grandview Ave
c. Flower St
III.B Interim Two-Way ConditionQuiet Zone Implementation
2. Upon completion of Interim Condition:a. Doran St
b. Broadway/ Brazil
3. City of Glendale lead agency
4. Subject to FRA approval
III.B Interim Two-Way ConditionQuiet Zone Implementation
III.B Interim ConditionSchedule
We Are Here
Dates reflect anticipated completion of the PhaseSchedule subject to change
SPRING 2018
PHASE 1
CPUC PETITION TO MODIFY
INTERIM CONDITION FINAL DESIGN
BRAZIL/BROADWAYSIGNAL MODIFICATION
TBDBASED ON FUNDING
PHASE 1I
INTERIM CONDITION PROJECT BIDDING
AND CONTRACT AWARD
TBDBASED ON FUNDING
PHASE I1I
INTERIM CONDITION CONSTRUCTION
TBDBASED ON FUNDING
PHASE IV
QUIET ZONEIMPLEMENTATION
III.C Active TransportationRiverwalk Bridge
Riverwalk Path Bridge
City of GlendaleCity of Los Angeles
Northerly Point of Access (P –Hook Shown)
Glendale Narrows
Riverwalk
Requires Metro Board Approval
III.C Active TransportationRiver Access Bridge
City of GlendaleCity of Los Angeles
River Access Bridge
Requires Metro Board Approval
III.C Active TransportationSalem/Sperry Protected Ped/Bike Lane
Protect Pedestrian and Bicycle Path
Grade Separation Schedule
We Are Here
COMPLETED
PHASE 1
ALTERNATIVESANALYSIS
FALL 2018
PHASE 1I
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
PRELIMINARYENGINEERING
FALL 2019
PHASE I1I
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES
TBDBASED ON FUNDING
PHASE 1V
RIGHT-OF-WAY
PROJECT BIDDING AND CONTRACT AWARD
CONSTRUCTION
Dates reflect anticipated completion of the PhaseSchedule subject to change
Project Funding
1. Life of Project Budgeta. $150M
2. Project funded through final designa. $6.6 M (Measure R 3%)
3. No Funding has been determined for constructiona. CHSRA has committed to 50% of the project costs up to $74 M
4. Seeking other potential funding sourcesa. CPUC Section 190 (eligible for 2018)b. Federal Fastlanec. California Freight Investment Programd. State SB-1
Next Steps
1. Submit Petition to Modify to CPUC October 2017
2. Metro Board forActive Transportation Elements November 2017
3. Commence Environmental Clearance and Preliminary Engineering of Grade Separation December2017
4. Finalize Plans for Broadway/Brazil Traffic Signal Modification December 2017
5. Prepare Cooperative Agreementswith Glendale and Los Angeles January 2018
Ownership & Maintenance
The Cities of Glendale and Los Angeles will own and maintain the improvements being proposed as part of the Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Grade Separation Project, including active transportation elements.
Salem/Sperry Overpass
Northerly Point of Access (P-Hook)
City of Los Angeles
City of Glendale
Questions?