metro.net/works Regional Connector Transit Corridor

Project Overview Fact Sheet

Long Beach

september 2010 Background Project Benefits The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation By linking several LRT systems through downtown Los Angeles, Authority (Metro) is studying alternatives to connect the 7th the Regional Connector increases regional mobility by St Metro Center Station and Union Station, linking the Metro providing access to new destinations for transit riders. The Gold, Blue, and future Expo Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines Regional Connector also: through downtown Los Angeles. The Regional Connector allows a seamless “one seat ride” through downtown via two > Enhances Metro Rail service by providing one continuous trip cross-regional lines in Los Angeles County: between the Metro Gold Line from Pasadena and Metro Blue Line, and between the Metro Gold Line from East LA and > A 50-mile North/South LRT line from Pasadena (and in the Metro Expo Line; future from Azusa) to Long Beach; and, > Saves time and money by reducing travel time and > A 25-mile East/West LRT line from East Los Angeles (and in eliminating transfers; the future from the vicinity of the 605 freeway) to Culver City and eventually Santa Monica. > Reduces station crowding, especially at peak hours;

By providing continuous through service between these lines, > Provides new access to downtown attractions as well the Regional Connector improves access to both local and as regional destinations. regional destinations – helping create a true transportation network for the region. The Regional Connector will enable all Los Angeles County rail and bus transit, as well as all intercity transit service, to The Regional Connector project area encompasses operate more e;ciently and attract higher ridership, thus approximately two square miles of downtown Los Angeles reducing congestion, improving air quality and lessening our and includes the communities of Little Tokyo, the Arts carbon footprint. District, the Historic Core, the Toy District, Bunker Hill, the Financial District, the Jewelry District, and the Civic Center.

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Transit Mall 1st St Metrolink & Amtrak LONG BEACH JUL 2010 Subject to change 11-0043 ©2010 LACMTA Project Alternatives The table below reflects the percentage of increased In 2007, Metro initiated an Alternatives Analysis (AA) study ridership on the following lines: which identified and analyzed 36 routes for the Regional Connector. After technical analysis and extensive community input, the study yielded two “build” alternatives which regional connector improves ridership utilize LRT technology as well as two required alternatives. In early 2009, these four alternatives were authorized by Gold Line (Pico/Aliso Station to Atlantic Station) 18.4% the Metro Board of Directors for further study in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (Draft EIS/EIR). Gold Line Eastside Extension Phase 2 11.6% During this environmental phase, the Metro Board added a fifth alternative in response to community input. Gold Line 10.0% The alternatives currently under analysis in the Draft (Chinatown Station to Sierra Madre Villa Station) EIS/EIR include: Blue Line (Pico Station to Long Beach) 10.9% > Fully Underground LRT Expo Line (Pico Station to Santa Monica) 4.7% > At-Grade Emphasis LRT

> Underground Emphasis LRT

> No Build

> Transportation System Management (TSM)

All these alternatives will receive in-depth technical analysis during the Draft EIS/EIR process.

Project Development Process

The project development process is well defined by federal and state environmental requirements. The Regional Connector is currently in the Draft EIS/EIR phase. The following flow diagram charts the major milestones in the process, including its status at present.

final eis/eir 1-2 years

we are here locally preferred alternative (lpa) alternatives draft eis/eir & recommended analysis conceptual final design construction start-up/revenue engineering operations 1-2 years 3-4 years completed & approved 1-2 years oct 2007 - jan 2009 lpa selected/project approval

preliminary engineering

ongoing public participation & communication 7-10 years Contact Us

Please use the following contact tools to access more project information, ask a question or provide comments:

e-mail [email protected] mail Ms. Dolores Roybal Saltarelli Project Manager Metro One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952 phone You can also leave your questions or comments on our project phone line by calling 213.922.7277. Phone messages are retrieved at least once every business day. web metro.net/regionalconnector Long Beach facebook Be sure to visit us on Facebook at “Metro Regional Connector.” © 2010 lacmta 11-0043cmc 11-0043cmc