Expo Line Community Meeting Quarterly Phase 2 Construction Update Santa Monica September 2014
Meeting Agenda Phase 2 Construction Update Meeting Santa Monica Meeting Purpose and Format Construction Update Maintenance Facility Update Expo Bikeway Update Next Steps Open House Session
Meeting Purpose and Format Meeting Purpose and Format The purpose of tonight s meeting is to: Provide an update on construction activity in the City of Santa Monica Share information on the Maintenance Facility and Expo Bikeway Receive input and feedback from the community The format will include a short presentation followed by an interactive Open House session to facilitate dialogue and community input. Please be sure to visit all the stations and: Collect information Ask questions Share your ideas
Expo Line Project Description Phase 2 Expo Line from Culver City to Santa Monica: 6.6 mile corridor 7 new Stations 64,000 Daily Riders by 2030 Estimated Travel Time (Downtown LA to Santa Monica): 46 minutes Estimated Cost: $1.5 billion Final design in now complete Project is 70% complete Major construction started in 2012
26 th Street/Bergamot Station Street view from looking east
17 th Street/SMC Station Street view looking east
Downtown Santa Monica Station Street view from Colorado Avenue looking east
Construction Progress Expo Phase 2 Construction Progress at a Glance 2014 Construction Highlights: Station construction is more than 63% complete All 7 bridges have been completed Track installation to be completed this Fall Roadway widening work and final paving continues
Construction Update Expo Right-of-Way (ROW) Construction Progress Rail Installation at 19 th Street Maintenance Facility Building Progress Downtown Santa Monica Station Concrete Pour TPSS Installation at Olympic and Cloverfield
Ongoing Construction Activities thru December 2014 Centinela Ave to 4th Street Continue with track installation Traffic signal, street light installation and train control installation Final street improvements Sidewalk installation between Stewart and Cloverfield 6th Street is the remaining track track crossing tentatively scheduled for Oct 27-Nov 5 Irrigation and permanent fence installation Installation of OCS Poles and Catenary Wires Construction Progress Olympic Bridge Rail Installation Progress
Construction Progress Station Progress thru December 2014 26 th Street/ Bergamot 17 th Street/ SMC Downtown Santa Monica Foundation work nearing completion On-going electrical and systems installation Canopy and archway installation Platform paver installation has been completed Track installation was completed in June 26 th Street /Bergamot Station Paver Installation
Construction Progress Station Progress thru December 2014 26th Street/ Bergamot 17 th Street/ SMC Downtown Santa Monica On-going electrical and systems installation Canopy and archway installation Paver installation has been completed Foundation work is complete Track installation was completed in July 17 th Street /SMC Station Tactile Warning Paver Installation
Construction Progress Station Progress thru December 2014 26th Street/ Bergamot 17th Street/ SMC Downtown Santa Monica Foundation work on-going Utility work on-going Electrical Systems Installation Platform paver installation to start in November Track installation to be completed in October Downtown Santa Monica Station Concrete Pour
Bikeway and Maintenance Facility Expo Bikeway Design/Construction Soil removal and grading Irrigation, drainage systems, and curb and gutter Electrical and lighting conduits Maintenance Facility On-going installation of building pre-cast panels Typical Bike Path Design Installation of Main building interior utilities and walls On-site rail installation to start in mid-october Foundation construction for secondary and third buildings continues Maintenance Facility Building Foundation Progress
Construction Timeline Construction Progress and Timeline Construction Timeline 2011 Pre-Construction Activities 2012 Bridge Construction, Utility Relocation and Guideway Excavation, and Soundwalls 2013 2014 2015 Bridge and Station Construction, Utility Relocation, Soundwalls, Track Installation and Street/Roadway Improvements Continue Street/Roadway Improvements, Track Installation, Utility Relocation Station Finishes, Electrical System, Train Control, and Landscaping Installation Continue Street/Roadway Improvements and Landscaping Installation, Systems Testing and Pre-Revenue Operations
Next Steps Next Steps Provide regular updates to stakeholder groups throughout construction Next Quarterly Project Construction Update Meeting: 2015 Santa Monica Community Update Meeting
Format for Open House Session The room is divided into informational tables where you can: View final renderings of the Phase 2 stations Open House Session Meet with project staff that can address your questions/concerns on issues such as station design, noise impacts, traffic and circulation, and safety Provide your feedback Table #1 Table #2 Table #3 General Project Information and Expo Bikeway Construction Design
Contacts How to Reach Us Project Website: www.buildexpo.org Sign-up on our homepage to be added to the project database and receive notices via email. Project Hotline: 213-922-EXPO (3976) Email: info@buildexpo.org Community Relations Contacts: Torri Hill SRJV Community Relations Manager 310-500-1485 or torri.hill@skanska.com Heather Rozman SRJV Community Relations Coordinator 310-500-1487 or heather.rozman@skanska.com Social Media: www.facebook.com/expoline www.twitter.com/expoline