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Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Safety and Access Project
Aerial Overview
Doran StreetAt‐Grade Crossing
Broadway/Brazil At‐Grade Crossing
Project Introduction
• Background / Context– L.A. County At‐Grade Incident History– Doran History– Current Improvements
Year Accidents Fatalities Injuries
2009 24 5 4
2010 20 6 9
2011 21 5 11
2012 20 9 19
2013 32 12 35
Totals 117 37 78Source: Federal Railroad Administration
Project Objectives
• Improve safety by separating vehicle and pedestrians from trains at railroad crossings
• Maintain easy access for emergency responders to business and residential areas
• Develop context sensitive solution that will enhance mobility and quality of life for the community
• Develop long range solution to minimize program costs and impacts to community
Approach to Alternatives Analysis
• Safety• Two points of access north of Colorado
• Focus on traffic objectives• Active Transportation
– Pedestrians– Bicycle
• Consistency with L.A. River Revitalization Plan
Alternative 1:Doran Overpass
Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing remains open
Doran at‐grade crossing closed
Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan
Alternative 1: Doran Overpass
Alternative 2:Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass
Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing closed
Doran at‐grade crossing closed
Extension of Glendale River Walk Path
Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan
Alternative 2: Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass
Alternative 2: Fairmont and Salem/Sperry Overpass
Alternative 3:Fairmont and Zoo Drive Connector
Broadway/Brazil at‐grade crossing remains open
Doran at‐grade crossing closed
Approximate Limit of L.A. River Revitalization Plan
Extension of Glendale River Walk Path
Alternative 3:
Fairmont and Zoo Drive Connector
Alternative Comparison
Issue Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3
Permanently closes Doran crossing √ √ √
Permanently closes Broadway/Brazil crossing √
No future grade separation required √
Keeps traffic on arterials √ √
Both crossings open during construction √ √
Consistent with L.A. River Revitalization √
Consistent with funding sources √ √
Project Development Phases
Current Phase of Work
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
FALL 2013-WINTER 2014
PHASE 1
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES &
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
WINTER 2014-FALL 2015
PHASE 2
FINAL DESIGN
FALL 2015-WINTER 2016
PHASE 3
CONSTRUCTION
START:WINTER 2016
PHASE 4
Project Funding
• Metro ‐Measure R
• Federal ‐ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• State – California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
Contact Information
• Mail: Don Sepulveda, Project ManagerMetroOne Gateway Plaza, 99‐18‐52Los Angeles, CA 90012
• E‐mail: [email protected]• Helpline: 888.937.4797• Website: metro.net/regionalrail• Social Media: facebook.com/doranstreet
@DoranStreet
Doran Street and Broadway/Brazil Safety and Access Project
Doran Street Interim Improvements