Project Status Update Open House West End Corridor

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1 Project Status Update Open House West End Corridor The Exposition Construction Authority cordially invites you to a Project Status Update Open House for the Exposition Light Rail Line At this meeting we will cover the following topics: Phase 1 Project Overview Construction Status Update The update includes information on the construction of the Ballona Creek, La Brea and La Cienega bridges, Expo right-of-way excavation and traffic advisories. Thursday, November 20, 2008 Culver City Senior Center 4095 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA :30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Free parking is available across the street from the Senior Center. (On-site free parking is available) Las Autoridades de Construcción Exposition le invitan a una Exhibición Abierta al Público sobre la actualización del proyecto Línea de Tren Ligero Exposition En esta reunión trataremos los siguientes puntos: Visión General de la Primera Etapa del Proyecto Actualización sobre la Construcción Las actualizaciones incluirán información a cerca de la construcción de los puentes sobre Ballona Creek, La Brea y La Cienega, las excavaciones a lo largo del derechode-paso Exposition y avisos de tránsito. Jueves, 20 de noviembre de 2008 Culver City Senior Center 4095 Overland Ave. Culver City, CA :30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Estacionamiento gratuito disponible al cruzar la calle. (Estacionamiento gratuito disponible ) Lynn Branch FFP Representative Tel: For more information about the Expo Light Rail Line, please visit our website at BuildExpo.org or call EXPO(3976) Angela B. Winston Expo Representative Tel:

2 Exposition Light Rail Transit Project Project Status Update Meeting Culver City Senior Center Thursday, November 20, 2008

3 Phase 1 Project Description 8.6 mile corridor from downtown to Culver City in West Los Angeles 1.3 miles shared with existing Metro Blue Line 11 stations, 2 shared with Blue Line 1,500 spaces at 3 park and ride lots 27,000 Daily Riders in min travel time from Downtown to Culver City Project Completion 2010 Estimated Cost $862 million

4 Expo Line Alignment Map

5 Urban Design and Public Art Urban Design Committee An Urban Design Committee, comprised of 14 members representing communities and stakeholders along the entire Expo alignment, was appointed by the Expo Board of Directors. The Committee has met for two years to provide input into the design, landscaping and art for the Expo Light Rail project. Public Art Program Metro formed art advisory panels, held workshops and issued a Call for Artists to over 3800 artists and organizations to develop art concepts for the stations. Eight station artists were selected and 75% of the artist contracts are being awarded to minorities and women

6 Phase 1 Project Status Design Baseline Design is approximately 95% complete Venice/Robertson design is approximately 40% complete Construction Construction is approximately 20% complete Peak construction is expected in January 2009 Current construction activities along the corridor Utility relocations and street improvements on the east side of Flower Street Excavation of trench structure at Exposition/Figueroa Utility improvements and installation of light rail elements in Segment B Construction of the bridge and aerial station at La Brea Utility relocations at La Cienega Reconstruction of the National South Bridge

7 Venice/Robertson Station Permanent Aerial Station Light Rail Line AT-GRADE ALIGNMENT STATION AREA AERIAL STRUCTURE

8 Venice/Robertson Station Site Plan

9 Typical Aerial Station & Structure

10 West End / Segment C Construction Overview The following work will take place from November 2008 through February 2009 within the Expo Right-of-Way from La Brea to Venice / Robertson. Work activities will include: Completion of reconstruction of National Bridge Construction of bridges and aerial stations at La Brea and La Cienega Excavation of the ROW for construction of light rail elements and track subgrade Pouring of west end abutment of South National Blvd Bridge Placement of girders for the east side of the South National Blvd Bridge

11 West End / Segment C La Brea and La Cienega Station Construction The following work is being done in preparation for the construction of the La Brea and La Cienega aerial stations: Install subsurface electrical vaults and associated conduit system Grading Area Build columns Begin falsework for aerial bridge Drilling of one of the piers for the La Brea aerial station

12 West End / Segment C Construction Timetable and Hours When: November 2008 through February 2009 Work Hours on EXPO ROW: Intermittent weekends as required: Where: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. La Brea Avenue to Venice / Robertson Boulevards Backfilling and compacting bridge abutment for the west side portion of the South National Bridge.

13 Traffic Advisories for Jefferson/National Blvd A temporary traffic detour and lane closure at Jefferson/National Blvd will take place between November 19 and December 17, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., for the installation of LADWP electrical vaults and conduits.

14 Construction Activities Impact Mitigation Types of Mitigation Measures Thru traffic lanes are maintained during peak traffic hours Watering trucks are used regularly throughout the alignment If noise produced by construction activity exceeds allowable limits, sound blankets and other appropriate measures are implemented Advanced notification of traffic detours and delays will be provided Street sweepers are used regularly to clear debris from paved streets in the construction zone Water truck near La Brea Ave. Spraying of soil binder at Jefferson Blvd.

15 Construction Safety Education EXPO CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM The purpose is to increase public awareness and promote safe practices around light rail construction sites. The program reaches out to students, parents and staff at schools along the alignment. Program includes the following: School-Based Presentations Participation at Community Events Distribution of Safety-Oriented Collateral Materials Construction crew (Flagger) at Exposition and Figueroa

16 Community Outreach A 24-hour hotline phone number has been set up for all construction inquiries and emergencies: (213) 922-EXPO (3976) Team will respond to all construction inquiries as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours. All emergencies will be addressed immediately. Construction notices are distributed throughout adjacent communities prior to the start of new construction activities. Community art mural project at Expo construction field office Regular project status meetings, elected briefings and stakeholder updates will continue to be held throughout construction and startup of the line.

17 Contact Information For more information regarding this project, please contact: Gaby Gonzalez Expo Community Relations Manager or Adrienne Sasser-Gardner FFP Community Relations Manager or