Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project
Construction Update Meeting February 20, 2014
Project Overview
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Project Overview
• Advanced Utility Work - MetroBuilders
• Design-Build Contract - Walsh SheaCorridor Constructors
• 8.5 miles of light rail• 8.5 miles of light rail
• 8 new stations
• Southwestern Yard MaintenanceFacility – Separate Contract
• $2.058 billion budget
• Planned opening: 2019
• 24,400 daily project trips (2035)
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Metro OverviewAdvanced Utility Relocation
Construction activities at:
Crenshaw /48th St, 50th St, 54th St, & Slauson Av: Water line relocations
Crenshaw/60th St: Sewer relocation activity
Crenshaw/67th St: Sewer relocation activity
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Crenshaw/67 St: Sewer relocation activity
Crenshaw at Expo and MLK: DWP power and water line relocation work
Crenshaw/48th St, 54th St, Slauson: Time Warner telecom line relocation
Crenshaw/60th St: Tesoro gas line relocation
Metro Overview cont.LADWP Water Line Work
• On-going late night full closure of Crenshaw Blvd. at Rodeo Rd.
• Upcoming 24 hour closure of intersection of Crenshaw Blvd.at Rodeo Rd. in mid March
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at Rodeo Rd. in mid March
Closure will occur Friday night to Saturday night Traffic signage and detours will be implemented
• Closures are required to complete water line connection at theRodeo Rd. intersection
Metro Overview cont.Tesoro Line Relocation
• Tesoro gas line relocation at 60th St/59th Pl
• Anticipated to begin in July 2014
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• Anticipated five month construction duration
• Outreach being conducted to residents in theimmediate area
Metro Overview cont.Tesoro Utility Relocation
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Metro Overview cont. - Early Prep Work Activities
Northern Alignment (Exposition Bl to 67th St)
• Expo construction site preparation:- Demolition of properties at Expo Station Area site- Sound wall to be installed around construction yard
• Potholing along Crenshaw:- Identification of utilities along Crenshaw and side streets
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- Identification of utilities along Crenshaw and side streets
• Geotechnical Work
• Removal of old railroad track near Crenshaw and 67th St.
• Tree removal for underground station construction
Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal
• Tree removal is necessary in order to accommodateconstruction of the rail line
• Tree pruning and removal will currently be conducted at fourproject area locations – Phase One
Exposition Station Area
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Exposition Station Area MLK Station Area Vernon (Leimert Park) Station Area Crenshaw & 48th St
• Trees are currently in conflict with the following upcomingconstruction operations:
Pile installation to support underground station construction Construction yard staging for station construction operations Rail alignment construction
Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal
• Tree pruning and removal at all four project locations isanticipated to resume in the near future
• Anticipated work duration: Tree pruning approximately one week
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Tree pruning approximately one week Tree removal approximately two weeks
• Tree pruning and removal will require intermittent laneclosures on Crenshaw during day time hours
Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal
• Metro Construction Relations Team will continue toconduct outreach to community groups andbusinesses
• Additional tree removal to be conducted at a later
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• Additional tree removal to be conducted at a laterdate, additional phases of tree removal
• Tree replacement to occur around the completion ofconstruction
Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal – Crenshaw Bl near Expo Station
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Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal – MLK Station Area
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Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal – Leimert Park Station Area
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Metro Overview cont.Tree Pruning and Removal – Crenshaw/48th St
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Metro Overview cont. - Early Prep Work Activities
Southern Alignment (67th St to Aviation Bl)
• Potholing:- Identification of utilities along old railroad tracks in MetroRight-of-Way
• Geotechnical Work
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• Removal of old railroad track along old railroad tracksin Metro Right-of-Way
• Tree removal along old railroad tracks in MetroRight-of-Way
Walsh-Shea Overview cont.Current Activities
Activity Projected Dates
Pre-Construction Survey of existing conditions Ongoing until end of May 2014
Pot-Holing Activities Ongoing until the of April 2014
Building Demolition at the Exposition Yard Complete by the end of February 2014
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Survey Ongoing activity until the end of February 2014
Drill Soil Borings February 2014 to early March 2014
Install Geotechnical Instruments Early March 2014 to early April 2014
Design, Coordination, and Approval of Stage A ofWork Site Traffic Control Plan-Expo/MLK, Supportof Excavation (SOE)
Ongoing activity until the end of April 2014
Activity Projected Dates
Implementation of Stage A Traffic Control at ExpoStation
April 2014 (Weekend work)
Implementation of Stage A Traffic Control at MLKStation
April 2014 (Weekend work)
Walsh-Shea Overview cont.90 Day Look Ahead Schedule
Walsh-Shea
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Installation Support of Excavation (SOE) (DrillingOperation) at Expo Station
Mid-April 2014 to June 2014
Installation Support of Excavation (SOE) (DrillingOperation) at MLK Station
May 2014 to June 2014
Utility Relocation/Instrumentation Mid-April 2014 to June 2014
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Walsh-Shea Overview cont.Expo Station Traffic Control Stage A
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Walsh-Shea Overview cont.MLK Station Traffic Control Stage A
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Walsh Shea Overview cont.Station Box Construction
• Work occurs behind K-rail (concrete barriers) andseparated from the public
• Vehicular and pedestrian traffic maintained
• Business access maintained
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• Business access maintained
• Piles installed around the perimeter of the station box
• Maintains station integrity
Walsh-Shea Overview cont.Support of Excavation Installation
Open Roadway
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Protective ConcreteTraffic Barrier
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Walsh-Shea Overview cont.Support of Excavation Installation Cont.
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Walsh-Shea Overview cont.Station Box Construction
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Box Construction
Systemwide Station Design
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Systemwide Station Design
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Durable Materials
Durable Materials
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Design Principles
• Contemporary architectural design
• Elegant, streamlined palette of materials
• Systemwide identity
• Legibility
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• Legibility
• Functionality and adaptability
• Improved signage and wayfinding
• Highly durable materials
• Variability through art program
Typical Station
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Metro Art Program
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Metro Art Program
Overview
• 0.5% of construction costs• 25 years• 2nd largest transit art collection in country
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• 2nd largest transit art collection in country• 100+ stations and many more under design• 300+ artists commissioned• Permanent and temporary programs• 50+ awards
Federal Requirements
• Procurement requirements
• Station integration requirements
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System Station Design & Art Program
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Typical Artwork Opportunities
• Platforms• Intermediate Landings and Concourses
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• Intermediate Landings and Concourses• Pavilions• Plazas• Construction Phase Projects
Platforms
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Platforms
MARGARET LAZZARIOwensmouth/Canoga ParkSherman Way Station, Metro, LA
MICHAEL MASSENBURGAll in a DayFarmdale Station, Metro, LA
ROY LICHTENSTEINTimes Square MuralTimes Square/42nd St. Station. NYC MTA
FRANZ AKERMANThe Great JourneyGeorg Brauchle Ring Station, U-bahn, DE
Intermediate Landings
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Intermediate Landings& Concourses
NOBUHO NAGASAWALandingsSoto Station, Metro, LA
RICHARD WYATTPeople Coming People GoingWilshire/Western Station, Metro LA
STEPHEN JOHNSONUniversal DelightsUniversal City/Studio City, Metro, LA
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Entry Pavilions
LARRY KIRKLANDAmerican Chestnut, 2009Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
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OLAFUR ELIASSONPanoramic Awareness PavilionDes Moines Art Center, IA
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CORINNE ULMANNCroton-HarmanCroton-Harman Station, MTA NYC
Plazas
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Plazas
WILLIE MIDDLEBROOKPortrait of My People #619Avalon Station, Metro, LA
PAUL BOTELLOSyncretic ManifestationsIndiana Station, Metro, LA
BEATRICE CORONThe Melody853 Macy Place, The Bronx, NYC
Engaging the Community
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Engaging the Community
MAN ONEConstruction FencesSoto Station Site, Metro, LA
LA COMMONSLight pole banners
NOE MONTES AND LYNELL GEORGECommunity Portraits
TODD GRAYPortraits of Artists
MOBOLAJI OLAMBIWONNUCrenshaw Community Films Series
VINCENT RAMOSArtwork exhibition, Rio Hondo College
Artist Engagement
• Database of nearly 5,000 artists
• Established and emerging artists
• Ongoing artist outreach
• Notifications via artist listservs, website, e-blasts, social
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• Notifications via artist listservs, website, e-blasts, socialmedia, art journals, community newspapers,community art centers, etc.
• Free artist workshops
• User friendly application process
• Artists can join mailing list: metro.net/art
Community
• Encourage artists to apply
• Provide input on cultural context to share withartists for their proposal development
• Representation on artist selection panel
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• Representation on artist selection panel
• Advise art program staff on artist talk locations,exhibit/update venues, etc.
• Connections to local cultural organizations
Artist Selection Panel
• Local arts professionals, artists and communityrepresentatives
• Advance review of materials + 2-3 full day on-sitemeetings
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meetings
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary visual art
• Previous experience serving on artist selection panels
• No conflict of interest (relation or business)
Artist Workshops
Multiple art program opportunities; identical content at each workshop:
February 10: 1019 West- Artist Studios (Inglewood)
February 24: Rio Hondo College (San Gabriel Valley)
February 26: Japanese American National Museum (Little Tokyo)
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February 26: Japanese American National Museum (Little Tokyo)
March 7: Vincent Price Art Museum (East LA)
March 10: Broad Art Foundation (Santa Monica)
March 17: Museum of African American Art (South LA)
March 24: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Miracle Mile)
For More Information
• Program Information
Visit metro.net/art
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• Program Information
• Tours
• Artist Workshops
• Artist Opportunities
• Events
Parking Study Update
Park Mesa Heights Parking
• Background
• Parking Strategy
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• Parking Strategy
• Parking Study
• Next Steps
Parking Study Update
Background
• EIR identified the loss of 308 on-streetparking spaces
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• EIR concluded the remaining totalsupply was adequate
• Community concerns remained about localparking impacts
Parking Study Update
Parking Strategy
• Maintain at least one row of parking oneach side of Crenshaw Blvd.
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• Prioritize on-street parking for customersand visitors (2-hour limit)
• Utilize off-street parking for employeesand residents (more than 2 hours)
Parking Study Update
Parking Study
• Comprehensive study of existing demandto support final strategy
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• Study area: 46th to 60th Streets, Victoriato 11th Avenues (on- & off-street)
• Study days: Thu, Fri, and Sat (Nov 13-16,2013) from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parking Study Update
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Parking Study Update
Parking Study
• Report is currently being prepared
• Initial results show parking strategy is
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• Initial results show parking strategy isfeasible
• Additional off-street parking (about 125spaces) is being identified
Parking Study Update
Next Steps
• Finalize parking study report and findings
• Contractor to identify additional lots and
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• Contractor to identify additional lots andparking impact during construction
• Future meeting to present and discussparking management strategy
Project Labor Agreement/ConstructionCareers Policy
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Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project
Contact Us:
> Telephone: 213-922-2736
> Email: [email protected]
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> Email: [email protected]
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