Downtown
& Mid-Corridor
Join Us!
Project Status
Update Open House
The Exposition Construction Authority cordially invites you to a
Project Status Update Open House
for the
Exposition Light Rail Line
At this meeting we will
cover the following topics:
Phase 1 Project Overview
Construction Status Update
The update includes information on
the construction of the trench, track
bed and the La Brea bridge, as well as
Expo right-of-way excavation and
traffic advisories.
Thursday,
April 23, 2009
Holman United
Methodist Church
White Hall Room
3320 W. Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(On-site free parking is available)
For more information contact:
Lynn Branch, FFP, 323-601-1069
Greg Starosky, Expo, 213-243-5534
or visit: BuildExpo.org
Downtown
& Mid-Corridor
!Acompañenos!!
Exhibición sobre la
actualización del proyecto
Las Autoridades de Construcción Exposition le invitan a una
Exhibición Abierta al Público
sobre la actualización del proyecto
Línea de Tren Ligero Exposition
En esta reunión, trataremos
los siguientes puntos:
Visión General de la Primera
Etapa del Proyecto
Actualización sobre la Construcción
La actualización incluirá información
acerca de la construcción de la zanja, de
los cimientos y del puente sobre La Brea,
tanto como sobre las excavaciones a lo
largo del derecho-de-paso Exposition y
los avisos de tránsito.
Jueves,
23 de abril de 2009
Holman United
Methodist Church
White Hall Room
3320 W. Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018
6:30 p.m a 8:00 p.m
(Estacionamiento gratuito disponible)
Para mas imformación llame a:
Lynn Branch, FFP, 323-601-1069
Greg Starosky, Expo, 213-243-5534
o visite: BuildExpo.org
Expo Line Transit Project
Exposition Light Rail Transit Project
Downtown & Mid-Corridor
Project Status Update Meeting
Holman United Methodist Church
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Expo Line Transit Project
ƒ 8.6 mile corridor from Downtown Los
Angeles to Culver City
ƒ 1.3 miles shared with existing Metro
Blue Line
ƒ 11 stations, 2 shared with Blue Line
ƒ 1,500 spaces at 3 park and ride lots
ƒ 27,000 Daily Riders in 2020
ƒ 30 min travel time from Downtown Los
Angeles to Culver City
ƒ Project Completion – 2010
ƒ Estimated Cost – $862 million
Phase 1 Project Description
Expo Line Transit Project
Expo Line Alignment Map
Expo Line Transit Project
Planning and Design Principles
Project Planning and Design Principles
•
Establish a multi-modal transit corridor that accommodates light rail
transit, a regional bikeway, sidewalks, parkway landscaping and
automobiles
•
Develop a Transit Parkway that encourages links, buffers, and paths
into communities
•
Provide design continuity along the alignment through Art,
Architecture, and Landscaping
Landscaping Palette and
Vertical Elements
Expo Line Transit Project
Golden Medallion
Pink Trumpet
Guinea Gold Vine
Bougainvillea
Expo Line Transit Project
Station Renderings
Expo Line Transit Project
Phase 1 Project Status
Design
ƒ Baseline Design is approximately 96% complete
ƒ Venice/Robertson design is 92% complete
Construction
ƒ Construction is approximately 35% complete
Current construction activities along the corridor
ƒ Utility relocations and improvements on the east side of Flower Street
ƒ Reconstruction of bridges, southbound on-ramp, intersection and walls at
110 Freeway and Adams Boulevard along Flower Street
ƒ Construction of trench walls, roof slabs and foundations at Exposition
Boulevard/Figueroa Street
ƒ Utility improvements, sewer realignments and street upgrades continue
along Segment B
ƒ Construction of aerial stations at La Brea and La Cienega continue with
the pouring of the concrete columns and the installation of false work for
the bridges
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment A
Expo Park/USC Station
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment A
Expo Park/USC Station
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment A
Construction Overview
Construction on the Exposition Light Rail Line commenced in October 2006.
The first phase of construction consisted of utility relocation work and street
improvements on Flower Street between 18th and 23rd in Downtown Los
Angeles. Construction of the trench from Flower Street to Exposition
Boulevard began in July 2007.
Utility relocation and installation work in Segment A is scheduled for completion by
July 2009
Trench construction will be completed
by August 2009
Exposition Boulevard street reconstruction
from Flower Street to Vermont Avenue will
continue until September 2009
Temporary traffic signals and street lights
will remain through October 2009
Sidewalk and street reconstruction along
the east side of Flower Street will be completed
by January 2010
Pouring of invert slab of the trench
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment A
Ongoing Construction Activities
Pouring of the invert slab inside of the trench
Work near the Adams Street Bridge over the I-110
Inside of
the trench
Conduit installation at the Expo Park/USC Station
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment A
Traffic Advisories
CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS
Days: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Nights: 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
– EXPOSITION BOULEVARD (westbound - Flower Street to Vermont Avenue):
Intermittent nighttime lane closure, Monday night through Saturday morning. One
westbound lane on Exposition Boulevard between Flower Street to Vermont
Avenue is available for through traffic while both eastbound lanes on Exposition
Boulevard will continue to be open.
– FIGUEROA STREET (northbound and southbound - Jefferson Boulevard to MLK
Boulevard): Intermittent nighttime lane closures, Monday night through Saturday
morning, for both the northbound and southbound lanes.
– 37th STREET (eastbound - Figueroa Street to Flower Street): Intermittent nighttime
lane closure
Expo Line Transit Project
Traffic Advisories
Temporary street closures and detours on 23rd Street and
Flower Street
What:
Temporary Stree Closures and Detours
When:
May 1, 2009 through June 8, 2009
Hours:
Daytime work hours:
Nighttime work hours:
Weekend Hours:
Where:
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Monday -Thursday)
11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Friday only)
11:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Friday - Saturday)
Closure #1 (DAY): 23rd Street between Grand Avenue and Flower Street
Closure #2 (NIGHT): 23rd Street between Figueroa Street and Flower Street
Closure #3 (NIGHT): Flower Street between Washington Boulevard and 23rd Street
• Please note that Closures #1, #2 or #3 will not be implemented concurrently.
• Local access will be maintained for all local businesses and residents.
• Directional signage, flaggers or electronic message boards will be used to safely direct drivers
and pedestrians around the construction zones in order to minimize the disruption to traffic.
Expo Line Transit Project
Segment B
Station Renderings
Expo Line Transit Project
Mid-Corridor / Segment B
Construction Overview
Work behind the K-Rail through September 2009
ƒ
Track drain and cable ductbank installation
ƒ
Overhead Catenary System (OCS)
foundation, pole and cable installation
ƒ
Sound wall construction
ƒ
Station foundation construction
ƒ
Installation of track foundation
ƒ
Track (concrete ties and rail) installation
ƒ
Curb and gutter installation
Traffic Impacts
Pouring of ballast curb near 11th Avenue and
Exposition Boulevard
•
No long-term vehicular traffic impacts
•
Occasional interruptions to traffic as trucks enter/exit the ROW
Mid-Corridor / Segment B
ROW Timetable and Hours
Expo Line Transit Project
Work behind the K-Rail (within the ROW)
When:
June 2008 – October 2009
Work Hours:
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Intermittent
Saturdays:
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Vermont Ave to La Brea Ave
Pictures to the right
show construction
of the Western Station
Expo Line Transit Project
La Brea Station Construction
The following work is being done in preparation for the
construction of the La Brea aerial station:
• Completion of the concrete columns
• Installation of false work for the bridge
• Grading of the area
Falsework at La Brea Aerial Station
Expo Line Transit Project
Mid-Corridor / Segment B
Construction Overview
Upcoming utility and street improvement work
at the intersections
ƒ Western Ave/Exposition Blvd
• Intermittent lane closures as necessary
ƒ Crenshaw Blvd/Exposition Blvd
ƒ Installation of track crossing
• Intermittent lane closures as necessary
• Day and night work
Examples of traffic
control signs
ƒ The community will continue to be notified of work activity, timeline
and traffic advisories by way of construction notices.
Expo Line Transit Project
Traffic Advisories
Temporary lane closures at La Brea and Exposition Boulevard
What:
Temporary Lane Closures
When:
April 25, 2009 through June 20, 2009
Where:
Intersection of La Brea Avenue and Exposition Boulevard
Traffic Impacts:
K-rail (concrete barriers) will be installed to enforce the following lane closures:
Northbound La Brea Avenue will be narrowed to two (2) lanes from Exposition
Boulevard to just north of Jefferson Boulevard.
Southbound La Brea Avenue traffic will be restricted from making a left turn onto
Exposition Boulevard.
Westbound Jefferson Boulevard will be narrowed to one (1) thru lane from W. View
Street to La Brea Avenue.
Expo Line Transit Project
Construction Activities
Impact Mitigation
Types of Mitigation Measures
• Thru traffic lanes are maintained during peak traffic hours
• Watering trucks are used regularly throughout the alignment
• Noise produced by construction activity is monitored to ensure compliance
• Advanced notification of traffic detours and delays will be provided
• Street sweepers are used regularly to clear debris from paved streets in
the construction zone
Street sweeper at Farmdale
Watering truck near Virginia/Exposition
Expo Line Transit Project
Construction Safety Education
EXPO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM
The purpose is to increase public awareness and promote safe practices around light
rail construction sites.
The program reaches out to students, parents and staff at schools along the alignment.
Program includes the following:
• School-Based Presentations
• Participation at Community
Events
• Distribution of Safety-Oriented
Collateral Materials
Construction crew (Flagger) at
Exposition and Buckingham
Expo Line Transit Project
Community Outreach
ƒ A 24-hour hotline phone number has
been set up for all construction inquiries
and emergencies:
(213) 922-EXPO (3976)
ƒ Team will respond to all construction
inquiries as soon as possible and no
later than 48 hours. All emergencies will
be addressed immediately.
ƒ Construction notices are distributed
throughout adjacent communities prior
to the start of new construction activities.
Community art mural project at the
Expo construction field office
ƒ Regular project status meetings, elected
briefings and stakeholder updates will
continue to be held throughout
construction and startup of the line.
Expo Line Transit Project
Contact Information
For more information regarding this project, please
contact:
Gabriela G. Collins
Expo Community Relations Manager
213-243-5535 or [email protected]
Adrienne Sasser-Gardner
FFP Community Relations Manager
213-243-5500 or [email protected]