Freeway Beautification Project - Metro...50 locations as of April 19, 2012 Completed initial...
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Freeway Beautification
Project (AKA Metro Freeway Crew)
April 19, 2012
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Project Definition
MTA initiated a pilot project with Caltrans to improve graffiti abatement, debris removal and landscape improvements along two corridors I-110 from College St to
Exposition Blvd I-710 from SR-60 to I-405
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Landscape Maintenance
Secured Caltrans authorization to plant deterrent vegetation at a specific location – on 110 S at College St Bridge
Prepared soil for planting, upgraded the irrigation and planted five bougainvillea and four California hopseed plants
Before:
After:
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Work Has Begun
Mural Replica
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Graffiti Removal
Graffiti removal on the I-110 and I-710 corridor has begun 50 locations as of April 19, 2012
Completed initial clean-up of Railroad and Utility crossings along I-710
Secured additional Caltrans support along both corridors – guardrail repairs, ramp crack sealing, additional debris removal, weed herbicide spraying
Conducted a meeting with Caltrans, railroads and utilities to improve vandalism deterrence along I-710
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I-110 Graffiti Removal
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I-110 Graffiti Removal
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I-710 Graffiti Removal
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I-710 Graffiti Removal
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Railroad Deterrence
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Railroad Deterrence
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Next Steps
Continue with the smaller contracts to bridge the gap until the large contracts are awarded
Award large maintenance contract to include graffiti/debris removal
Award large landscaping contract to include plant maintenance and new plantings
Continue discussions with Caltrans, railroads and utilities for graffiti deterrence
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