Metro ExpressLanes April 5, 2011 Community Meeting re: Adams Blvd Improvements
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Metro ExpressLanes April 5, 2011 Community Meeting re: Adams Blvd Improvements
Jan Perry Councilwoman, District 9
Welcome Remarks
Arthur T. Leahy Chief Executive Officer, Metro
Metro ExpressLanes Overview Stephanie Wiggins, Metro
Program Overview
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Conversion of HOV lanes to
HOT lanes on I-10 and I-110
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Multi-modal Integrated
Corridor Emphasis
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1 of 6 Nationwide
Federal Demonstration Projects
for Congestion Pricing
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Tolling Begins Fall 2012
Project Goals
64 separate cars
>Move More People, Not More Vehicles>Increase Throughput of HOT Lanes
>Effectiveness (Mode Shift)
>Efficiency (Cost of Project Relative to Benefits)
>Equity (Address Impact on Low Income Commuters)
>Educate Community (Extensive Community Outreach)
>Execute as a 1-Year Demonstration Project
Concept of Operations
All electronic “open road”
tolling
Dynamic, segmented pricing assembled by trip
Dedicated Enforcement CHP Officers
Dedicated Incident Response Tow Trucks
Access Points Same as Current HOV access
Toll Credit for Low Income Commuters –
1st
in the State
ExpressLanes Demonstration Business Rule
I-110 Harbor TransitwayLanes Only
SOV PayHOV 2+ Free
I-10 El Monte Busway Lanes Only
SOV PayHOV-2 Pay: Peak Hours(5am–9am; 4pm–7pm)HOV-2 Free: Off-Peak HoursHOV 3+ Free All Hours
ExpressLanes Grant ($210 M)
Transit FacilityPark & Ride Lot Improvements,
Station Expansion, Maintenance Facility
Toll Technology & Infrastructure
Bottleneck Improvements, Additional HOT Lane Capacity
Express ParkParking Management
Transit OperationsNew Buses,
Dual Hub BRT, Vanpools
Project Schedule
Description 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Toll Policy
Low Income Commuter Assessment
Environmental Documents Approved
Preliminary Engineering
Privacy Policy
Award Design-Build-Operate-Maintain Contract
TO BE COMPLETED
Launch Marketing Campaign
Begin Construction
ExpressLanes Open to Traffic
Background of Adams Blvd Analysis Darren Henderson, PB
Adams Blvd Off Ramp
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The existing I-110 HOV lanes begin and end in the vicinity of Adams Blvd
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Adams Blvd is an important link for NB transit and HOV traffic destined for Adams area neighborhood (i.e. LA Trade Tech, Orthopaedic
Hospital) and downtown Los Angeles
Adams Blvd Off Ramp
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Location is a major traffic bottleneck
*Ranked #27 worst in the U.S. in 2010
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Creates delays to Harbor Transitway
Bus Service (Silver Line)
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Impacts quality of life in the South Los Angeles community
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USDOT grant provides funding to address the bottleneck
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5 Scenarios were analyzed by Metro
27 Los Angeles (2) Harbor Fwy/I-110 NB ADAMS BLVD Los Angeles CA
Base Scenario to Reduce Congestion
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Expo Light Rail
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Optimize existing traffic signals
Alternative 1 to Reduce Congestion
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Add dedicated right-turn lane at HOV off ramp
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Add second lane (Transit & HOV only) on Figueroa Way
Alternative 2 to Reduce Congestion
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Widen Adams Blvd to add right-turn lane
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Sidewalk re-located to create pedestrian plaza
Alternative 3 to Reduce Congestion
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Include specific Metro ExpressLanes tolling point at Adams Blvd to encourage some traffic to exit at 39th
Street
Alternative 4 to Reduce Congestion
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Direct ramp from NB HOV lane to Figueroa Way
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Considered as a long term strategy only
The Results of the Analysis
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Adding a right-turn lane on HOV off-ramp, a WB lane on Adams Blvd, & re-
striping Figueroa Way to add a second lane exclusive to transit & HOV substantially reduces congestion
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Travel times are reduced in half over existing conditions
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Queuing on ramp reduced to less than ¼
of existing
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Improves traffic flows along Adams Blvd
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Travel Tim
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NB I‐110 HOV/ExpressLane Travel Times (MLK Blvd to Adams Blvd)
2007 Base
2011 Base
2011 w/LRT
2011 Alt. 1
2011 Alt. 2
2011 Alt. 3
2015 Alt. 4
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7:00 AM to 8:00 AM 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Average
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NB I‐110 HOV/ExpressLane Queue Lengths (Adams Blvd Off‐Ramp)
2007 Base
2011 Base
2011 w/LRT
2011 Alt. 1
2011 Alt. 2
2011 Alt. 3
2015 Alt. 4
Metro ExpressLanes Contractor Felipe Olivar, Atkinson
Team Introduction
Design
Construction Schedule
Minimizing Impacts during Construction
Traffic Staging
Pedestrian Movement
Noise Mitigation
Dust Control
Adams Blvd. Improvements
Right Turn Lane along Adams Blvd.
Right Turn Lane from Off-Ramp
Figueroa Way Re-striping
Increased Public Transit Capacity
Enhanced Access to Hospital
Adams Blvd. Pedestrian Overcrossing
Separate Bridge because of Physical Constraints
Enhanced Pedestrian Flow
Enhanced Safety
Context Plan – Pedestrian Flow
To LA Trade Tech
Pedestrian Plaza Aesthetic Features
Park Like Environment --plaza area, benches, etc.
Consistent with Surrounding Environment
Safe and Decorative Fencing
Lighting--antique street lights
Landscape--pink trumpet trees
Wall Treatments--fractured rib texture
Site Plan
Pink Trumpet Tree(Tabebuia impetiginosa)
Integrally Colored Concrete -“Salmon” by Davis Colors
Natural Gray Concrete
Concrete Pedestrian Barrier
Standard Gray Concrete Bench, 16” height, 24” depth, Medium
Sandblast Finish
Landscapeforms “Mix” Metal Bench with Anti-Graffiti Coating
Antique Street Lamps
Metal Fence
Safety Railing by EXPO
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Benches & Paving
Pink Trumpet Tree – Tabebuia Impetiginosa
Pedestrian Light
Lighting Plan
Elevation – Powder Coated Post & Wire Mesh Panel
Concrete Walls
Pedestrian Plaza Aesthetic Features
Park Like Environment --plaza area, benches, etc.
Consistent with Surrounding Environment
Safe and Decorative Fencing
Lighting--antique street lights
Landscape--pink trumpet trees
Wall Treatments--fractured rib texture
Construction Community Relations Olga Lopez, Metro
Questions & Answers
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