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8/14/2019 Scott Avenue Transit Plaza CCP Feb 09 2010 (2)
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Scott Avenue Transit Plaza
Christopher C. Poehler, Senior V.P.
Engineering & New Systems Development
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Grand Avenue Viaduct Present
Narrow, non-ADA-compliant sidewalks
Six undivided
traffic lanes
Bus stops in
traffic lane No shelter forMetro
customers
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Metro-related bridge improvements
Bus pullouts added currently busesstop in the traffic lanes.
Wider, more pedestrian-friendly
sidewalks installed.
Elevator towers moved north to a better
location. Attractive, spacious wind and rain
shelters for Metro customers .
Metro-Related Bridge Improvements
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A preliminary shelter design that would
provide bus stop rain protection all the
way to the roadside.
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Wind and rain shelter for the
customers using the stairsdown to MetroLink.
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Grand MetroLink Station Present
Scott Avenue
Elevator Tower
Bus Shelters
Platform Access
on east end
On-street
parking
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$7.3 m project: Change patron access
from east to west end
of platform. Move elevator towers
for better visibility.
New stairs & elevators.
Add parking lot.
New plaza waiting area for Metro customers.
Scott Transit Plaza Project
Current crossing with on-street
parking in the background.
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Create unobstructed view
and improve line of sight onthe platform by moving the
elevator towers.
New Crossing Area on
west end of platform
Grand Avenue bridge
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On-street parking willbe replaced.
Removal of a portion of
the freight track nolonger needed east of
MetroLink platform.
New lot with 50-70 carcapacity.
A New Park-Ride Lot
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New Transit Plaza Area
Old piers will beremoved.
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New Transit Plaza Area
Provide a comfortable, well-lit and attractivewaiting and service area for customers.
Provide new upgraded shelters, seating,
landscaping, and both decorative andfunctional fences.
Provision for public/operator restrooms.
Artist involvement with design for visuallystriking plaza with lighted sculpture artwork.
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Elevator
Tower and
Stairs
DecorativeFencing
Seating
Wall
New Parking Lot
MetroLink platform
Relocated AccessVending Area
Restroom
area
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Design includes
translucent bluestones lit from
beneath by LED lights
Colored paving, decorative
fence, and landscaping create
organic and welcoming space
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Detail showing
decorative iron fence
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Project Benefits
Improve on-bridge facilities: upgradedsidewalks, bus pullouts, shelter for patrons.
Improve platform visibility & comfort: Remove
elevator towers & change platform access. Provide new bus plaza with seating, shelters,
and service amenities.
Create a well-lit, pleasant, comfortableexperience for Metro customers.
Add park and ride lot for 50-70 cars.