Purple Line Extension
Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council
October 14, 2015
Purple Line Extension
Project Alignment
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Section 2 and 3
Status
Under Construction
Section 1
Forecasted Schedule
Section 2
Section 3
Length
3.9 Miles
2.55 Miles
2.48 Miles
New Stations
Wilshire/La Brea
Wilshire/Fairfax
Wilshire/La Cienega
Wilshire/Rodeo
Century City/
Constellation
Westwood/UCLA
Westwood/VA
Hospital
Pre-Construction Activities Current - 2016
2015 - 2018
2025 - 2027
Construction
2015 - 2023
2019 - 2026
2027 - 2035
Operations
2024
2026
2035
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PLE Section 1
Alignment
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La Brea Station
Rendering shows length of the La Brea underground station box
on Wilshire Blvd from Orange Dr to Detroit St
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Purple Line Extension
Project Schedule
Year
Quarter Q1 Q2
2014
Q3
2015
2016
2017
2018
*As of October 2015. Subject to Change
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
AUR
Advance Utility Relocation
Piling
Piling
Install
Remove
Decking
Excavation/Shoring
Station Excavation/Shoring
Tunneling
Tunneling
Station
Station
Testing
Testing
Revenue Service
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La Brea Station
Pile Installation
November 2015 through Summer 2016*
• First major construction activity of subway at La Brea.
• Length of pile installation will be on Wilshire from Orange Dr.
to Detroit St.
• Pile installation includes:
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Rig to construct 95ft (L) deep hole on 7 center to center spacing
Crane lifting 95Ft (L) , 24 Inch H-piles into holes
1-2 piles per day, 390 piles total
Drilling, pile installation and backfilled concrete completed same
day
All work occurs behind a k-rail.
Operation anticipated to take approximately 4-6 months on
each side of the street.
Typical works hours 7am-11pm.
Wilshire will be reduced to two lanes each way during
construction.
*dates subject to change
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La Brea Station
Pile Installation
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Wilshire Reconfiguration, Cloverdale to Mansfield
• 2 lane westbound Wilshire, 2 lanes eastbound Wilshire
• No medians, no parking on Wilshire
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La Brea Station
Pile Installation
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La Brea Station
Pile Drilling Signage
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La Brea Station
Decking Layout
• Purple: Hard closure at La
Brea and Detroit
• 3 weekends, Detroit to
La Brea
• 3 weekends, La Brea
intersection
In addition to,
• Green: Hard closures at
Highland and La Brea
• 7 full weeks
OR
• 16 weekends
*Dates subject to change
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La Brea Station
Decking Options
Decking
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Construction of a concrete deck, curb to curb on Wilshire, between
Orange Dr and Detroit St.
After concrete panels are installed, traffic can travel over the
surface while the station is constructed underground.
Will follow pile operations; anticipated spring 2016
Option 1*
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7 week full closure of Wilshire, from Highland and La Brea
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7 days a week, 7am-11pm above deck, 11pm-7am below deck
15 Nights of work
6 weekend closures La Brea to Detroit
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9pm Friday thru 6am Monday, work continuous
Option 2*
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Approximately 22 weekend closures
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9pm Friday thru 6am Monday, work continuous
66 Nights of work
*Dates subject to change
Have a preferred option? Send comments to
[email protected], Subject: Decking Options
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La Brea Station Decking
Early detours: South on Crenshaw, west on Olympic, north on La Brea
Detour at hard closure: South on Highland, west on Olympic, north on La Brea
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La Brea Station
Decking Traffic Management
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Metro, STS, and DOT will coordinate the following
• Traffic Control Officers: Major intersections and 6th/8th streets to prevent cut thru
• Video Detection: Will be in place
• Signal Timing: Adjust signals as needed
• Dedicated Left Turn: westbound Wilshire to southbound Highland
• Sidewalks: Open at all times
• Emergency Responder Access: Maintained at all times
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La Brea Station Decking
• Work Area: Wilshire Blvd from Orange Dr to Detroit St
Driveway Access Maintained to Businesses and Residents
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La Brea Station Decking
Decking Photos from Eastside Gold Line
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La Brea Station Decking
Decking Photos from Red Line, Hollywood/Highland Station
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La Brea Station Decking
Community Outreach
• Marketing Campaign
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter
• Advertising: Newspapers, radio
• Media Coverage: Press Release, event
• Business and resident outreach
• Meetings with local groups, leaders
• Elected Official Briefings
• Safety Presentations
• School Presentations
• Community Partnerships
I-405 Freeway Closure “Carmageddon”
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La Brea Station Decking
Process of Determination
August/September: Outreach started directly to businesses and residents,
La Brea to Highland
• September 17-November 11: Outreach continues to businesses and
residents
• November 12: Next Construction Community Meeting
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Will make determination by this meeting
If approved, November - March 2016: Contractor and Metro work to get
approvals from
City Council Member Ryu, CD4
– LA Department of Transportation
– LA Bureau of Engineering
– Board of Public Works
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Have a preferred option? Send comments to [email protected], Subject: Decking Options
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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire
Lunch Meet-up at Hill Bar & Grill
• On September 1, we held our 2nd #espWilshire Lunch Meet-up at The
Hill Bar & Grill, a locally-owned restaurant located diagonally across the
street from the future La Cienega Station. 45 diners attended to show
their support for EAT, SHOP, PLAY Wilshire.
– Address: 8442 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211
– For more info visit: www.thehillbarandgrill.net
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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire
Vendor Day
Dysonna City Art Gallery
Vendor Day, Thursday, July 10th (Union Station)
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Dysonna City Art Gallery presents new and experienced artist
from across the United States. All types of art are featured every
month from abstract to figurative fine art to photography. The
Gallery also has special events, painting classes and so much
more.
Address: 5373 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036
More Info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purpleline/dysonna-city-art-gallery/
Zimmer Children’s Museum
Vendor Day, Thursday, August 20th (Gateway Lobby)
The Zimmer is designed for children 8 & under, this museum boasts hands-on
exhibits and frequent family programs.
6505 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles, 90048
More info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/zimmerchildrens-museum/
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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire
Candela Taco Bar and Grill
Candela Taco Bar & Lounge serves over 15 types of tacos, entrees and delicious
drinks. They also have Tango Night Tuesdays starting at 7 p.m. and $1 taco night
every Wednesday. There’s also a private event space for up to 600 guests.
Mention “Metro” or “Purple Line Extension” and receive 20% off an appetizer.
– Address: 831 South La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036
– For more info visit: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-
line/candela-taco-bar-lounge/
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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire
ESP Spotlight LACMA
GO METRO: and receive $2.00 discount on general admission
Info: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-line/lacma/
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Eat, Shop, Play Wilshire
Speedy Computer Center
• Speedy Computer Center is a neighborhood computer center that
provides on-site services, usually within 2 hours of your call or a
technician can be sent to your home, office and or business. Rates in
store and on-site are reasonable and most repairs are same day service,
some even while you wait.
– Address: 5217 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
– For more info visit: http://www.metro.net/service/discounts/esp-purple-
line/speedy-computer-center/
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Future Community Meetings
• Next Section 1 Community Meeting: November 12, 2015 at
John Burroughs Middle School Auditorium, 600 S.
McCadden Pl.
• Special Guest speaker, Council member David Ryu, Council
District 4
• Community Meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of every other month
(except November, which is the 2nd Thursday of the month due to Thanksgiving)
– Community Meeting location will rotate along the alignment
– Section 1 Advisory Group will meet as needed to discuss station
specific issues. Meetings will be open to the public.
• Sign up for the newsletter to receive project updates!
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Stay in Touch
www.metro.net/purplelineext
twitter.com/purplelineext
facebook.com/purplelineext
213.922.6934
[email protected]
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