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Community MeetingSpring 2019
Project Overview
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> Close 8-mile gap between Elysian Valley and Maywood
> Create 32-mile path from San Fernando Valley to Long Beach
> $365M in Measure M funding
Project Schedule
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Outreach Schedule
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Community Meetings
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Fall 2018
> Union Station
> Boyle Heights
> Maywood
Winter 2018-19
> Boyle Heights
> Cypress Park
> Arts District
Arts District
Cypress Park
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Community Outreach
> Events Over 3,600+ reached
> BriefingsElected officials, City of Vernon,City of LA
> RoundtablesOver 100 key stakeholders
> Surveys3,000+ received
> Youth Engagement
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Community Input
How do you currently use the river?
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Community Input
What would you like to see at the LA River Path?
How might you use the LA River Path?
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Mission Statement
Create a safe and world-class active transportation corridor along the LA River between Elysian Valley and Maywood for people of all ages and abilities that enhances recreation, livability, regional connectivity and provides:
• An outstanding user experience
• Access to opportunity
• Separation from vehicular traffic
Alignment Evaluation Process
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Preferred Access Points—North
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Preferred Access Points—Central
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Preferred Access Points—South
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Preferred Path Types
Top of bank / cantilevered
Elevated Incised
Bottom of channel
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Potential Alignments
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A B C D E
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Project Goals
Efficient & Sustainable Mobility
Equity
User Experience
Access
Safety
Health
Analysis of Potential Alignments
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Best Performing Alternatives
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Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C
Location note: each alternative transitions from bank to bank, (east to west), to accommodate access points
Alternative A
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Benefits
+ Equity: path links communities with connections between Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, and Arts District.
+ Health: potential for community gathering areas.
Path Type
Alignment
Alternative B
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Benefits
+ Access: direct connections to services and job centers in Downtown LA, Little Tokyo, and Vernon
+ User experience: minimal grade change and unique vistas from elevated and top of bank paths
Path Type
Alignment
Alternative C
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Benefits
+ Equity: path links communities with connections between Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, and Arts District.
+ Efficient and sustainable mobility: Likely to remain open during flood events
Path Type
Alignment
Project Schedule
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Lincoln Heights / ChinatownMonday, May 6, 2019 (6pm–8pm)Downey Recreation Center Gymnasium
Little Tokyo / Arts DistrictWednesday, May 8, 2019 (6pm–8pm)St. Francis Xavier Chapel, Maryknoll Auditorium
MaywoodThursday, May 9, 2019 (6pm–8pm)First Baptist Church of Maywood
Please Join Us
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Michael Cortez Community Relations ManagerMetroOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012
W: 213.418.3423 / C: 213.804.9935
lariverpath@metro.net
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