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Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Safety and Access Project 

Aerial Overview

Doran StreetAt‐Grade Crossing

Broadway/Brazil At‐Grade Crossing

Project Introduction

• Background / Context– L.A. County At‐Grade Incident History– Doran History– Current Improvements

Year Accidents Fatalities Injuries

2009 24 5 4

2010 20 6 9

2011 21 5 11

2012 20 9 19

2013 32 12 35

Totals 117 37 78Source:  Federal Railroad Administration

Project Objectives

• Improve safety by separating vehicle and pedestrians from trains at railroad crossings

• Maintain easy access for emergency responders to business and residential areas

• Develop context sensitive solution that will enhance mobility and quality of life for the community

• Develop long range solution to minimize program costs and impacts to community

Approach to Alternatives Analysis

• Safety• Two points of access north of Colorado

• Focus on traffic objectives• Active Transportation 

– Pedestrians– Bicycle

• Consistency with L.A. River Revitalization Plan

Alternative 1:Doran Overpass

Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing remains open

Doran at‐grade crossing closed

Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan

Alternative 1: Doran Overpass

Alternative 2:Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass

Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing closed

Doran at‐grade crossing closed

Extension of Glendale River Walk Path

Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan

Alternative 2: Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass

Alternative 2: Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass

Alternative 3:Fairmont and Zoo Drive Connector

Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing remains open

Doran at‐grade crossing closed

Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan

Extension of Glendale River Walk Path

Alternative 3: 

Fairmont and Zoo Drive Connector

Alternative Comparison

Issue Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3

Permanently closes Doran crossing √ √ √

Permanently closes Broadway/Brazil crossing √

No future grade separation required √

Keeps traffic on arterials √ √

Both crossings open during construction √ √

Consistent with L.A. River Revitalization √

Consistent with funding sources √ √

Project Development Phases

Current Phase of Work

ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS

FALL 2013-WINTER 2014

PHASE 1

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES &

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING

WINTER 2014-FALL 2015

PHASE 2

FINAL DESIGN

FALL 2015-WINTER 2016

PHASE 3

CONSTRUCTION

START:WINTER 2016

PHASE 4

Project Funding

• Metro ‐Measure R

• Federal ‐ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act  (ARRA) through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

• State – California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)

Contact Information

• Mail: Don Sepulveda, Project ManagerMetroOne Gateway Plaza, 99‐18‐52Los Angeles, CA 90012

• E‐mail: [email protected]• Helpline: 888.937.4797• Website: metro.net/regionalrail• Social Media: facebook.com/doranstreet

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Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Safety and Access Project 

Doran Street Interim Improvements