Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Metro Westside Subway ExtensionyStation Information Meetings
October 22 – November 5, 2009
Build Alternatives
Wilshire Subway
Wilshire/WestWilshire/West Hollywood Subway
Alternatives Under Study in Draft EIS/EIR
Extensions of Purple Line from Wilshire/Western:• Alt. 1: Westwood/UCLA Extension
• Alt. 2: VA Hospital Extension
Minimum Operable Segments Fundable with Measure R
• MOS 1: Fairfax Extension
• MOS 2: Century City Extension
Beyond Measure R Funding:
• Alt. 3: Santa Monica Extension
• Alt. 4: Westwood/West Hollywood Extension
• Alt. 5: Santa Monica/West Hollywood Extension
Alt. 1: Westwood/UCLA Extension
Completed in 2036 Under Current Measure R Projected Funding
Alt. 2: Westwood/VA Hospital Extension
Completed in 2036 Under Current Measure R Projected Funding
MOS 1: Fairfax Extension
Completed in 2019 Under Current Measure R Projected Funding
MOS 2: Century City Extension
Completed in 2026 Under Current Measure R Projected Funding
Alt. 3: Santa Monica Extension
Beyond Measure R Funding Abilities
Alt. 4: Westwood/West Hollywood Extension
Beyond Measure R Funding Abilities
Alt. 5: Santa Monica/West Hollywood Extension
Beyond Measure R Funding Abilities
Where We Are In The Process
Months0 18 21 33Months Min. 6 Years to ?*
Draft EIS/EIR Final EIS/EIR/PE Final Design Construction*
/ Construction
• Metro Board Approved Alternatives
• Metro Board Selects LPA
• Federal R d fApproved Alternatives
Analysis Study(January 2009)
• Federal A l f
Record of Decision (Certification)
Approval for Preliminary Engineering (PE)
•Full Funding Grant Agreement
We Are Here
* Depends on Funding Availability
Where We’re Heading
• Selection of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)Alternative (LPA)– Project to seek final environmental clearance
– Project to be engineered for constructionProject to be engineered for construction
– Meets FTA’s cost-effectiveness target
– Fiscally constrained: Can be built & operated withinFiscally constrained: Can be built & operated within projected funding
– Phasing plan
Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting
• Set station box & entrance locations for further study in the Draft EIS/EIRstudy in the Draft EIS/EIR
• Overview:– The role of station & portal locationp– How the locations were selected
• Obtain feedback on station-related issuesId tif i t b dd d• Identify issues to be addressed:– By other agencies– Later in the processLater in the process
Work to Locate Station Boxes So Far
• Review of prior subway studies• Initial engineering of alignmentsg g g• Discussions with:
– City staffy– Other key institutions:
• LACMA, UCLA, VA, Cedars-Sinai
P i d f• Previous rounds of community input
• Soils drilling activity• Soils drilling activity
Connecting the System & the Community
Activity nodes:• Where people want to go • Where people want to meet• Where people want to meet• Gateways to the community
Vermont/Santa Monica
Hollywood Boulevard Wilshire/Vermont
Other Criteria for Locating Stations & Portals
• Engineering & technical for:– Construction– Construction– Operations
• Adjacent property for:– Portals– Construction staging
• Cost/Cost-effectiveness• Cost/Cost effectiveness• Public input • Other
Station Decisions for Continuing Analysis
During the Draft & Final EIS/EIR:• Station area access & circulation
– Connections & flow for pedestrians– Connections & flow for pedestrians, bicyclists, bus riders, cars
– Local jurisdiction partnership
During the Final EIS/EIR & beyond:• Station art & architecture
Outside the EIS/EIR ProcessDevelopment at & around stations• Development at & around stations– Approved separately by the local
jurisdiction
Station Types
• Standard station
T f t ti• Transfer station
• Over-under station
• Typically 60’ x 600’ box
• Longer where crossoverLonger where crossover tracks needed
• Typically 60’ below• Typically 60 below ground to rails
Standard Underground Station
Existing Civic Center Station
Transfer Station
Existing 7th/Metro Center Station
Potentially at Hollywood & Highland
Over-Under Station
Potentially at Beverly Center and Wilshire/La Cienega
Existing Wilshire/Vermont Station
Typical Station Components
Elevator/Escalators/StairsElevator/Escalators/Stairs
Typical Cross Section
Ticketing
Platform
“Unseen” Elements: Power, Ventilation, Communications, Emergency Exits, Maintenance, Other
Center Mezzanine
Entrance
BankRetail
OfficeRetailRetail
End Mezzanine
RetailRetail
Entrance
RetailEntrance
Office
EntranceEntrance
Can be single end or double end mezzaninedepending on ridership demand
Future Connections – Knock-Out Panels
Union Station
Future Connections – Knock-Out Panels
Union Station
Parking
• Dedicated Parking at Existing Subway– Free parking only at North Hollywood &
Uni ersal CitUniversal City – Paid parking at Union Station
• Westside Extension to provide parking:– Where it’s needed & possible
• EIS/EIR will evaluate:– Demand for new, dedicated stationDemand for new, dedicated station
parking– Availability of other area parking
Only Westwood/VA Hospital Station• Only Westwood/VA Hospital Station contemplated for new, dedicated parking
Other Station Entrance Issues
Space is required for:• Stairs/escalators/elevators• Stairs/escalators/elevators
• Circulation and queuing
• Mechanical equipment
• Bus interface
• Bicycle parking
• Drop-off/Pick-up
Provide for Good Bus Connections
Union StationWilshire/Western
Universal City Station North Hollywood Station
Station Portal Types
• Plaza with covered entry
• Integrated with development− Existing buildings
− Subsequent development
C t d l t− Concurrent development
Plaza with Covered Entry
Vermont/Santa Monica
Subsequent Development
Wilshire/Western Station
Concurrent Development
Hollywood/Highland StationHollywood/Highland Station
Existing Building
Figueroa Street Entrance
7th Street/Metro StationFlower Street Entrance
Stations Discussed at October 26, 2009 Meeting
• Wilshire/Crenshaw /(Optional)
• Wilshire/La Brea• Wilshire/La Brea
• Wilshire/Fairfax
These stations are within Measure R funding
Wilshire/Crenshaw Station (Optional)
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire Boulevard
– Adjacent to Metro-owned property on SW corner of Wilshire/Crenshaw
– East of Lorraine Blvd to avoid 81 inch storm drain under Lorrainestorm drain under Lorraine
• Portal on Metro-owned property
• Single end-loaded mezzanine
• Construction staging on Metro property
Wilshire/Crenshaw Station (Optional)
Wilshire/La Brea Station
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire Boulevard– Adjacent to Metro-owned property on theAdjacent to Metro owned property on the
NW corner of Wilshire/La Brea– West of intersection– Avoids utilities and impacts to La Brea
• Portal on Metro-owned property• Single end-loaded mezzanine• Construction staging on Metro property g g p p y• Development on southeast corner asked
to allow for future portal
Wilshire/La Brea Station
Wilshire/Fairfax Station
• 2 station box location options– Both under Wilshire Boulevard & located for better
soil conditionssoil conditions– 1 completely on the west side of Fairfax– 1 crosses Fairfax slightly
• End of MOS 1• End of MOS 1• Longer station box needed to accommodate
crossover tracks west of station• Single end-loaded mezzanine• Single end loaded mezzanine• Potential portal at LACMA• Potential shared parking with LACMA
Wilshire/Fairfax Station (West of Fairfax)
Wilshire/Fairfax Station (Spanning Fairfax)
Stations Discussed at November 4, 2009 Meeting
• Wilshire/La Cienega
• Wilshire/Beverly
These stations are within Measure R funding
Wilshire/La Cienega Station – 3 Options
A. Station east side of La Cienega– Could still allow connection to future West Hollywood line
B Station west of La Cienega with connection to futureB. Station west of La Cienega with connection to future West Hollywood Line, no transfer
C. Station west of La Cienega with connection to future West Hollywood Line, with transfer
Wilshire/La Cienega Station: Option A
• Station box located east of La Cienega to reduce impacts on La Cienega• Single end-loaded mezzanine• A separate “connection structure” could still be built further west to allow for a
j ti ith f t W t H ll d lijunction with a future West Hollywood line• West Hollywood passengers travel to Beverly/Rodeo station to transfer to head
east
Wilshire/La Cienega Station: Option B• Station box located west of La Cienega to reduce impacts on La Cienega • Mezzanine along north side of station• Over-under station configuration allows for future connection to West
Hollywood lineHollywood line• Connection structure appended to station box on the west• West Hollywood passengers travel to Beverly/Rodeo station to transfer to
head east
Wilshire/La Cienega Station: Option C
• Station box located west of La Cienega, between Le Doux & Willaman, reduces impacts on La Cienega
• Mezzanine along north side of stationd i fi i ll f f i• Over-under station configuration allows for future connection to West
Hollywood line• Connection structure appended to station box on the east• West Hollywood passengers transfer at this station to head easty p g
Wilshire/Beverly/Rodeo Station
• Station box location across Beverly Drive to Canon
• Double ended mezzanines• Double ended mezzanines
• William Morris Building developer conditioned by City to provide space for portalfor portal
Wilshire/Beverly Station
Stations Discussed at November 5, 2009 Meeting
• Century City
• Westwood/UCLA
• Westwood/VA Hospital/ p
These stations are within Measure R fundingThese stations are within Measure R funding
Century City Station: 2 Options
• Double end-loaded mezzanines
• End of MOS 2
• Longer station box needed to accommodate crossover tracks east of station
Century City Station: Option A
• Station box located in median of Santa Monica Boulevard at Avenue of the Stars• Potential portals on the south side of Santa Monica Boulevard
Century City Station: Option B
• Station box located at Constellation & Avenue of the Stars
• 4 potential portal locations
Westwood/UCLA Station: 2 Options
• Potential end station
• Both options allow b t t d t fsubway to extend west of
I-405 without going under Veterans Cemetery
• Longer station box would be needed to accommodate crossover tracks west of station
• Multiple portals opening dayday
Westwood/UCLA Station: Lot 36 Option• Station box located off-street under UCLA lot
– Improved pedestrian flow– Reduced construction impacts
• Double ended mezzanine or concourse• Potential UCLA development around station • Construction staging off-street on UCLA lot
Westwood/UCLA Station: Wilshire Option
• Station box located under Wilshire Boulevard west of Westwood Boulevard • Double ended mezzanine• Construction staging at UCLA lot still possible
Westwood/VA Hospital Station: 2 Options
• Both station boxes located west of I-405, off-street– South of Wilshire, under VA Hospital parking area– North of Wilshire, under area from Wadsworth
Theatre across Bonsall
• Construction staging off-street on VA property
• At grade entrance plaza potentially no• At-grade entrance plaza, potentially no mezzanine
• Potential end station– Double platform may allow for shorter end stationDouble platform may allow for shorter end station– Longer station box may be still be needed
• Parking:– Replacement of existing spaces displaced by station– Evaluating possibility of dedicated spaces for the subway – location to be determined
• Potential bus interface at station
Westwood/VA Hospital Station – South Option
Westwood/VA Hospital Station – North Option
Stations Discussed at November 3, 2009 Meeting
• Hollywood/Highlandy / g
• Santa Monica/La Brea
• Santa Monica/Fairfax• Santa Monica/Fairfax
• Santa Monica/San Vicente
l• Beverly Center Area
These stations are not within Measure R funding
Hollywood & Highland Station
• Station box located on Highland south of Hollywood Boulevard tosouth of Hollywood Boulevard to facilitate transfers to the Metro Red Line via its existing two mezzanines
• Double end-loaded mezzanine with connections to the Red Line station mezzanines and Highland Avenuemezzanines and Highland Avenue
• Wider station box to accommodate third track
Hollywood & Highland Station
Santa Monica Blvd/La Brea Station
• Station box located west of La Brea
• Reduces impacts to La Brea during constructionduring construction
• Single end-loaded mezzanine
Santa Monica Blvd/La Brea Station
Santa Monica Blvd/Fairfax Station
• Station box located east of F i fFairfax
• Reduces impact to Fairfax during constructionduring construction
• Single end-loaded mezzanine
Santa Monica Blvd/Fairfax Station
Santa Monica Blvd/San Vicente Station
• Station box located east of San Vicente
• As far west as possible and allow for turn south under San Vicentesouth under San Vicente
• Single end-loaded mezzanine
• Crossover tracks east of the station
P i l i i M• Potential construction staging on Metro Division 7 site
Santa Monica Blvd/San Vicente Station
Beverly Center Area Station
• Station box is an over-under station
• Need to stay on the west side of San Vicente ybecause of location of 22 foot storm drain under east side of San Vicente
M i l st sid f st ti• Mezzanine along east side of station
Beverly Center Area Station
Stations Discussed at Octorber 22, 2009 Meeting
• Wilshire/Bundy
• Wilshire/26th Street
• Wilshire/15th-16th Street/
• Wilshire/4th Street
These stations are not within Measure R funding
Wilshire/Bundy Station
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire– East side of Bundy Drive
• Single end-loaded mezzanine
Wilshire/Bundy Station
Wilshire/26th Street Station
• Located to provide reasonable station spacingstat o spac g
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire Boulevard
– From just east of 26th to just west of 25th Street
• Single end-loaded mezzanine• Single end-loaded mezzanine
Wilshire/26th Street Station
Wilshire/15th – 16th Street Station
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire Boulevard
– Between 15th and 16th
Streets to allo access fromStreets to allow access from either
• Single end-loaded• Single end-loaded mezzanine
Wilshire/15th – 16th Street Station
Wilshire/4th Street Station
• End station: longer box needed to accommodate crossover tracks
• Station box located:– Under Wilshire Boulevard
– Station between 4th & 5th StreetStation between 4 & 5 Street
• Allows for crossover tracks:– Extending west from the station
Without extending beyond Ocean Avenue– Without extending beyond Ocean Avenue
• Center mezzanine
• Bus stops: 4th Street is major transit street
bl k lk i• Four block walk to Expo LRT Station
Wilshire/4th Street Station
Where We Go From Here
• Next Update (Early 2010)– Refinement of station details– Performance of alternatives
• Spring 2010 Update– Results of further analysis
S 2010 P bli H i D ft• Summer 2010: Public Hearings on Draft EIS/EIR– Study recommendations and
d ti f L ll P f drecommendation of Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA)
• Fall 2010: Metro Board Action– Adopt LPA
– Authorize preparation of Final EIS/EIR and Preliminary Engineering
Meeting Dates & Stations Discussed
• Thursday, October 22: Santa Monica Public Library– Wilshire at Bundy, 26th, 16th & 4th Streets
• Monday, Oct 26: LACMA West– Wilshire at Crenshaw, La Brea & Fairfax
• Tuesday, Nov 3: Pacific Design Center– Hollywood/Highland, SM/La Brea, SM/Fairfax, SM/San Vicente
& Beverly Center Area y
• Wednesday, Nov 4: Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery– Wilshire at La Cienega & Beverly
• Thursday, Nov 5: VA Wadsworth Theater– Century City, Westwood/UCLA & Westwood/VA Hospital
Staying Involved & In Touch
Find more information at:www.metro.net/westsideOn Facebook: Metro Westside Subway ExtensionOn Facebook: Metro Westside Subway Extension
Send your questions/comments:Go to www metro net/westside and click on “Contact Us”Go to www.metro.net/westside and click on Contact UsE-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Metro Westside Subway ExtensionInformation line: 213.922.6934
Jody Litvak, Regional [email protected] – 213.922.1240
David Mieger, Project Directormiegerd@metro net – 213 922 [email protected] – 213.922.3040
Break Out Sessions
• Visit table(s) devoted to individual stations • Provide input on:p
– Locations of stations & entrances– Issues around the station for Draft EIS/EIR to
evaluate– Issues for local jurisdiction to address in station
planningplanning• Input to be summarized at each table• We will not reconvene• We will not reconvene
Spend as much time as you like at as many tables as you like!
Break Out Sessions