Community MeetingNovember 15, 2016

Welcome!

Overview Agenda:

> 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Welcome, Sign-In, Open House

> 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Link US Presentation

> 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Open House

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Welcome!The purpose of this Community Meeting is to discuss the Link US project alternatives and

share the latest updates.

Project Overview

> New expanded passenger concourse with retail and passenger amenities

> Reconfiguration of the “throat” (station entry tracks), elevation of the rail yard, run-through tracks and loop track

> Accommodation of California High-Speed Rail

> New environmental process (DEIS/DEIR)

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Project History

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Project NeedWhy Do We Need Link US?

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> LA Union Station (LAUS) is approaching operational capacity

> Ridership to grow from 110,000 to 200,000 passenger trips by 2040

> Current “stub-end” (dead end) tracks limit efficiency and station capacity

> Critical transportation needs due to increase in forecasted ridership

Project NeedWhy Do We Need Link US?

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Project LocationWhere Is Link US?

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Project BenefitsWhat Will Link US Provide?

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Project BenefitsWhat Will Link US Provide?

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Project Site Constraints

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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 1

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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 2

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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 3

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Concept for Further Consideration Alternative 4

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Environmental Process (Alternatives Analysis)How Did We Get Here?

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Initial Screening Evaluation CriteriaMinimum Rail Operations Capacity

• Minimum number of Regional Rail tracks• Accommodation of HSR

Engineering Geometric Screening• Optimal track geometry - layout and grades• Vertical clearances over US-101 and roads• Platform lengths for Regional Rail and HSR

Environmental Screening• Consideration of historic properties• Conflicts with existing and proposed transportation facilities

Architectural Screening• Accommodation of a new passenger concourse beneath the

station

Environmental Process (Alternatives Analysis)How Did We Get Here?

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Secondary Screening Evaluation Criteria (In Progress)Structural Considerations

• Building structure in least obstructive manner• Flexibility for future expansion

Constructability Considerations• Maintain operations at LAUS during construction

Utility Impacts

Local Traffic Circulation• Parking• Consideration of other projects

Property Impacts

Additional Environmental Considerations• Environmental justice (including air quality and noise/vibration)

Project Cost

World Class Transit Station

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Preliminary Canopy Concepts (Sample Images)

DRAFT IMAGES

World Class Transit StationSize Comparison: Dodger Stadium vs. LA Union Station

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Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities

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Conceptual Images of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse

Conceptual Images

New Passenger Concourse Opportunities

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Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Concourse

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CURRENT PASSAGEWAY

NEW PASSENGER CONCOURSE

1 PASSENGER CONCOURSE & WAITING AREA

2 SIGNAGE/WAYFINDING

3 STAIRS/VERTICAL CIRCULATION

4 BAGGAGE HANDLING

5 RESTROOMS

6 SECURITY

DRAFT: Subject to Change

Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities

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Wayfinding

Vertical Circulation

Baggage Handling

Restrooms

Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse

Sample Images

Potential World Class Transit Station Opportunities

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Public Art

Security

Retail and Food Services

Conceptual Key Features of New and Expanded Passenger Concourse

Sample Images

Commercial Street CorridorExisting Conditions

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View on Commercial Street facing west

View on Commercial Street facing east

Top-down view of Commercial Street

Commercial Street CorridorPreliminary Concepts

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Center Street facing north

View from Emergency Security Operations Center (ESOC) facing north

Conceptual Images

Commercial Street facing east

Commercial Street Corridor

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Potential Urban Design Opportunities

Underpass Park, Toronto, Canada

Sample Images

Commercial Street Corridor

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Potential Urban Design Opportunities

DRAFT - Conceptual DiagramCombination of options are being discussed with the City

Commercial Street CorridorPotential Urban Design Opportunities

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Berlin, GermanyBerlin, Germany

Planned Circulation & Active Transportation Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing

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> Connect US Plan

> LA River Revitalization Plan

> 2010 Bicycle Plan

> East Side Access Improvement Plan

> Civic Center Master Plan

River AccessPotential Active Transportation Opportunities

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Rose Quarter East Bank Esplanade, Portland, OR

Bicycle Overpass, Gainesville, FL

Agency CoordinationWho Is Involved?

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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Lead Agency:> Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Lead Agency: > Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Agency Partners (partial list):> Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) – Metrolink> California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)> City of Los Angeles> California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)> Amtrak> Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN)

LOSSAN

Project Cost & Funding

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1. Preliminary Total Project Cost: Up to $2.75 Billion

2. Status of Funding:> Environmental and Preliminary Engineering – Funded > Design and Construction – TBD

3. Potential Sources of Funding:> State and Federal Grants – TBD> High-Speed Rail – TBD> Measure M – TBD> Public-Private Partnership (P3) Opportunities – TBD

Project TimelineWhat Is Next?

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Public Involvement

Stage I

Notice of Intent/ Notice of Preparation Comment Period and

Scoping Meeting

Summer 2016

Stage II

Alternatives Analysis

Summer 2016 to Winter 2016

Stage III

Draft EIS/EIR Comment Period

Summer 2017

Stage IV

Final EIS/EIR and Record of Decision

Winter 2017

We Are Here

Tentative – Subject to Change

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Link US Community OutreachOutreach Efforts To Date

> Public Scoping Meeting: June 2, 2016

• 1 Community Meeting

> Community Organizations: May – November 2016

• 36 Community Briefings

> Next Steps

• Stakeholder Briefings: Spring/Summer 2017

• DEIS/DEIR Public Meeting: Summer 2017

Thank You!

Link US Contact Information:

Jeanet Owens, Metro Senior Executive Officer – Project Management, Regional Rail

Danielle Valentino, Metro Community Relations Manager

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213.922.2524

LinkUnionStation@metro.net

metro.net/linkus

facebook.com/regionalrail

Please Stay Involved!