SR-2 Freeway Terminus Improvement Project Welcome! Public Hearing, Mayberry Elementary June 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Agenda 6:30 PM 6:50 PM Registration and Open House 6:50 PM 7:00 PM Welcome and Introductions 7:00 PM 7:30 PM Project Presentation 7:30 PM 7:40 PM Break 7:40 PM 8:30 PM Public Comment
Project Team Metro, Project/Study lead Caltrans, Owner of the SR-2 Terminus City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Owner of local roads Consultant Team ICF Jones & Stokes Ml Melendrez AECOM Geotechnical Consultants Fehr & Peers Arellano Associates
Study History 1992 - Metro study of future traffic and transportation needs in the Glendale Freeway/Boulevard corridor. 1994 - Metro and LADOT completed the Glendale l Boulevard Corridor Preliminary Planning Study. 2002 - Metro and Caltrans completed the Project Study Report/Project Development Support process that addressed options for the reconstruction of the SR-2 Terminus.
Study History 2006 - Metro and Caltrans kick-off environmental process including scoping meetings, community design workshop and focus group meetings. 2007 - As a result of scoping and extensive community outreach and input, alternatives are identified for evaluation in the Initial Study/ Environmental lassessment (IS/EA). 2009 - Draft IS/EA is completed.
Project Goals Improve the environmental setting of the SR 2 terminus through design enhancements that better integrate it with the surrounding community and create the opportunity for development of additional open space in the vicinity of the SR 2 terminus. Better manage vehicular traffic flow at the terminus. Enhance accessibility and safety for pedestrians and motorists in the vicinity of the terminus.
Study Boundaries The study area boundaries are I-5 and Glendale Blvd/Beverly Blvd. The primary area of physical construction is the southern terminus of the SR-2/Glendale Freeway.
Project Development/Approval Process Identify project alternatives. Develop preliminary engineering and cost estimates for each alternative. Prepare Project Report. Carry out environmental analysis and related technical studies. Prepare Draft Environmental documents. Public review/public Hearing.
Purposes of the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment Explain why the project is being proposed. Describe the proposed alternatives. Describe the existing setting that could be affected. Identify and describe potential impacts and mitigation measures.
IS/EA Technical Studies Air Quality Report Community Impact Assessment Historic Property Survey Initial Site Assessment Natural Environmental Study Noise Study Report Preliminary Geologic Report Traffic Study Visual Impact Assessment Water Quality Report
Project Alternatives included in the IS/EA No Build A - Widen Existing Ramps B - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Part of Overpass C - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Overpass D - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overpass E - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overpass, Relocate Retaining Wall
No Build Current Status SR 2 SB exit ramp, 2 lanes. Flyover, 2 lanes. Crosswalk and sidewalk on east side of Glendale between Allesandro and NB on ramp. Two lanes on SR 2 NB on ramp.
Alternative A - Widen Existing Ramps Project Features SR 2 SB exit ramp and NB on ramp widened dfrom 2 to 3 lanes. Overpass and 2 lane flyover remain. Crosswalk and sidewalk on east side of Glendale between Allesandro and NB on ramp would be eliminated.
Alternative A - Widen Existing Ramps Issues and Constraints No additional open space or pedestrian accessibility improvements. Safety hazards due to flyover traffic merging with SB Glendale l would remain.
Alternative B - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Part of Overpass Project Features SB off ramp realigned to east. SR 2 freeway off ramp lanes reduced from 4 to 3 including non-exclusive right turn lane. Two lanes on SR 2 NB on ramp maintained. New traffic signal at Glendale l & SR 2 intersection. New crosswalks & paving at Duane and Waterloo. Portion of overpass retained. New open space created on portion of flyover and north & south of Glendale.
Alternative B - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Part of Overpass Improvements Contingent on Additional Funding Open space/park improvements. ADA accessible pedestrian ramp in place of flyover. Issues and Constraints Additional traffic delay due to new signal. Non standard median width on SR 2 at terminus (nonstandards require special approvals)
Alternative C - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Overpass Project Features SB off ramp realigned to east. SR 2 freeway off ramp lanes reduced from 4 to 3 including non-exclusive right turn lane. Two lanes on SR 2 NB on ramp maintained. New traffic signal at Glendale & SR 2 intersection. New crosswalks & paving at Duane and Waterloo. Overpass & flyover removed. New open space created north & south of Glendale. Landscaped median north & south of terminus.
Alternative C - Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Overpass Improvements Contingent on Additional Funding Open space/park improvements. Issues and Constraints Additional traffic delay due to new signal. Less open space created than Alts. B, D, and E due to removal of flyover and overpass.
Alternative D - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overcrossing Project Features SB off ramp realigned to east. SR 2 2freeway off ramp lanes reduced from 4 to 3 including non-exclusive right turn lane. Two lanes on SR 2 NB on ramp maintained. New traffic signal at Glendale & SR 2 intersection. New crosswalks & paving at Duane and Waterloo. Overpass and flyover retained and reused for new open space and connection across Glendale.
Alternative D - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overcrossing Improvements Contingent on Additional Funding Open space/park improvements. ADA accessible pedestrian ramp in place of flyover. Issues and Constraints Additional traffic delay due to new signal. Non-standard lanes, median, and shoulder widths on SR-2 at terminus (non-standards require special approvals)
Alternative E - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overcrossing, Relocate Retaining Wall Project Features SB off ramp realigned to east. SR 2 freeway off ramp lanes reduced from 4 to 3 including non-exclusive right turn lane. Two lanes on SR 2 2NB on ramp maintained. New traffic signal at Glendale & SR 2 intersection. New crosswalks & paving at Duane and Waterloo. Overpass and flyover retained and reused for new open space and connection across Glendale. Existing retaining wall along Allesandro relocated to east.
Alternative E - Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overcrossing, Relocate Retaining Wall Improvements Contingent on Additional Funding Open space/park improvements. ADA accessible ramp adjacent to flyover. Issues and Constraints Additional traffic delay due to new signal. Most costly of five alternatives due to relocation of retaining wall.
Range of Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Traffic Alts. B E: Additional delay on SB SR 2 in a.m. and NB SR 2 in p.m. due to new signalized intersection Air Quality All Build Alts. Temporary construction air quality impacts (dust, diesel particulates, t nitrogen oxides) Mitigation Dust control measures
Range of Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Noise All Build Alts. Minor increases (< 2 decibels) at nearby residences due to widened or relocated ramps Mitigation Soundwalls along SB and NB SR 2 Visual All Build Alts. Removal of trees and other vegetation; construction of new soundwalls Miti ti R l t l d i th ti t t t f Mitigation Replacement landscaping, aesthetic treatment of new structures
Project Funding $12 million Federal Grant for planning, design, and construction. Metro is seeking additional TEA funding.
Estimated Project Costs Alternative A Widen Existing Ramps $ 11.6 million Alternative B Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and dpart of foverpass $ 22.0 million Alternative C Realign Ramps East, Remove Flyover and Overpass $ 22.1 million Alternative D Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overpass $ 18.1 million Alternative E Realign Ramps East, Retain Flyover and Overpass, Relocate Retaining Wall $ 23.7 million *Estimated costs do not include costs of future open space/park improvements.
Next Steps July 2, 2009 End of Draft IS/EA 45 day Public Comment Period Summer 2009 Summer 2009 Fall 2009 Fall 2009* 2010* Final Design Project Development Team reviews project goals, costs, comments received and recommends preferred alternative Preparation of responses to comments and Final IS/EA Metro Board and Caltrans consider adoption of final environmental documents and approval of project Metro and Caltrans develop inter agency memorandum of understanding outlining recommendations for moving forward 2011 2013* Project Construction * Projected time frames are contingent upon approval of project and securing necessary funding.
How to Comment Comments received during the 45-day public review period are formally recorded and are responded to in the final environmental document. The IS/EA is available at the following facilities for review: Public Meetings Metro and Caltrans District 7 offices Edendale Library Atwater Village Library Echo Park Library
How to Comment Submit comments in the following formats: Written Comments Comments cards are available at the registration table at all public meetings. You can submit them to the project team before you leave or follow the mail, e mail, or faxing instructions. Verbal Comments Court reporters have been present at previous community workshops and will record all public comments received during this public hearing. All comments must be received by Metro on or before July 2nd.
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