november 15, 2016 - link union station community meeting ......summer 2016 to winter 2016 stage iii...
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Community MeetingNovember 15, 2016
Welcome!
Overview Agenda:
> 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Welcome, Sign-In, Open House
> 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Link US Presentation
> 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Open House
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Welcome!The purpose of this Community Meeting is to discuss the Link US project alternatives and
share the latest updates.
Project Overview
> New expanded passenger concourse with retail and passenger amenities
> Reconfiguration of the “throat” (station entry tracks), elevation of the rail yard, run-through tracks and loop track
> Accommodation of California High-Speed Rail
> New environmental process (DEIS/DEIR)
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Project History
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Project NeedWhy Do We Need Link US?
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> LA Union Station (LAUS) is approaching operational capacity
> Ridership to grow from 110,000 to 200,000 passenger trips by 2040
> Current “stub-end” (dead end) tracks limit efficiency and station capacity
> Critical transportation needs due to increase in forecasted ridership
Project NeedWhy Do We Need Link US?
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Project LocationWhere Is Link US?
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Project BenefitsWhat Will Link US Provide?
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Project BenefitsWhat Will Link US Provide?
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Project Site Constraints
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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 1
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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 2
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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 3
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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 4
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Environmental Process (Alternatives Analysis)How Did We Get Here?
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Initial Screening Evaluation CriteriaMinimum Rail Operations Capacity
• Minimum number of Regional Rail tracks• Accommodation of HSR
Engineering Geometric Screening• Optimal track geometry - layout and grades• Vertical clearances over US-101 and roads• Platform lengths for Regional Rail and HSR
Environmental Screening• Consideration of historic properties• Conflicts with existing and proposed transportation facilities
Architectural Screening• Accommodation of a new passenger concourse beneath the
station
Environmental Process (Alternatives Analysis)How Did We Get Here?
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Secondary Screening Evaluation Criteria (In Progress)Structural Considerations
• Building structure in least obstructive manner• Flexibility for future expansion
Constructability Considerations• Maintain operations at LAUS during construction
Utility Impacts
Local Traffic Circulation• Parking• Consideration of other projects
Property Impacts
Additional Environmental Considerations• Environmental justice (including air quality and noise/vibration)
Project Cost
World Class Transit Station
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Preliminary Canopy Concepts (Sample Images)
DRAFT IMAGES
World Class Transit StationSize Comparison: Dodger Stadium vs. LA Union Station
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Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities
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Conceptual Images of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse
Conceptual Images
New Passenger Concourse Opportunities
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Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Concourse
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CURRENT PASSAGEWAY
NEW PASSENGER CONCOURSE
1 PASSENGER CONCOURSE & WAITING AREA
2 SIGNAGE/WAYFINDING
3 STAIRS/VERTICAL CIRCULATION
4 BAGGAGE HANDLING
5 RESTROOMS
6 SECURITY
DRAFT: Subject to Change
Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities
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Wayfinding
Vertical Circulation
Baggage Handling
Restrooms
Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse
Sample Images
Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities
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Public Art
Security
Retail and Food Services
Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse
Sample Images
Commercial Street CorridorExisting Conditions
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View on Commercial Street facing west
View on Commercial Street facing east
Top-down view of Commercial Street
Commercial Street CorridorPreliminary Concepts
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Center Street facing north
View from Emergency Security Operations Center (ESOC) facing north
Conceptual Images
Commercial Street facing east
Commercial Street Corridor
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Potential Urban Design Opportunities
Underpass Park, Toronto, Canada
Sample Images
Commercial Street Corridor
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Potential Urban Design Opportunities
DRAFT - Conceptual DiagramCombination of options are being discussed with the City
Commercial Street CorridorPotential Urban Design Opportunities
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Berlin, GermanyBerlin, Germany
Planned Circulation & Active Transportation Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing
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> Connect US Plan
> LA River Revitalization Plan
> 2010 Bicycle Plan
> East Side Access Improvement Plan
> Civic Center Master Plan
River AccessPotential Active Transportation Opportunities
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Rose Quarter East Bank Esplanade, Portland, OR
Bicycle Overpass, Gainesville, FL
Agency CoordinationWho Is Involved?
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Lead Agency:> Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Lead Agency: > Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Agency Partners (partial list):> Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) – Metrolink> California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)> City of Los Angeles> California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)> Amtrak> Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN)
LOSSAN
Project Cost & Funding
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1. Preliminary Total Project Cost: Up to $2.75 Billion
2. Status of Funding:> Environmental and Preliminary Engineering – Funded > Design and Construction – TBD
3. Potential Sources of Funding:> State and Federal Grants – TBD> High-Speed Rail – TBD> Measure M – TBD> Public-Private Partnership (P3) Opportunities – TBD
Project TimelineWhat Is Next?
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Public Involvement
Stage I
Notice of Intent/ Notice of Preparation Comment Period and
Scoping Meeting
Summer 2016
Stage II
Alternatives Analysis
Summer 2016 to Winter 2016
Stage III
Draft EIS/EIR Comment Period
Summer 2017
Stage IV
Final EIS/EIR and Record of Decision
Winter 2017
We Are Here
Tentative – Subject to Change
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Link US Community OutreachOutreach Efforts To Date
> Public Scoping Meeting: June 2, 2016
• 1 Community Meeting
> Community Organizations: May – November 2016
• 36 Community Briefings
> Next Steps
• Stakeholder Briefings: Spring/Summer 2017
• DEIS/DEIR Public Meeting: Summer 2017
Thank You!
Link US Contact Information:
Jeanet Owens, Metro Senior Executive Officer – Project Management, Regional Rail
Danielle Valentino, Metro Community Relations Manager
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213.922.2524
metro.net/linkus
facebook.com/regionalrail
Please Stay Involved!