Virtual Construction Update Meeting March 30, 2021 | 6 PM Using Zoom & Submitting Questions

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10 min Project Overview Annette Cortez, Community Relations Manager

10 min North Segment Ron Macias, Principal Community Relations Officer

10 min South Segment Saroya Sandiford, Principal Community Relations Officer

15 min On The Move Riders Program Brittany Mullins, Principal Community Relations Officer Sidney Urmancheev, Transportation Associate 10 min Business Support Programs Kyle Wagner, (Interim) Business Interruption Fund Manager

5 min Eat Shop Play Program Jesus Galeno, Transportation Associate Robyn Lopez, Community Relations Officer 30 min Moderation / Q&A Isai Rosa, Principal Community Relations Officer

3 COVID-19 Compliance

4 Project Overview

Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) Main Line & Stations Contractor

Hensel Phelps Herzog (HPH) Southwestern Maintenance Yard Contractor, Completed March 2019 • 8.5-mile light-rail servicing the Cities of Los Angeles, Inglewood and El Segundo • 8 new stations: • 3 underground • 4 at-grade • 1 aerial

• Life of Project Budget: $2.148 Billion • Project has reached 98% completion

5 Northern Segment Overview Crenshaw Bl between Metro E Line (Expo) and 67th St

Structural Elements of Stations • Three underground • One at-grade

Civil Elements of Tunnels and Trackwork • Dual parallel bored tunnels • Hyde Park “Cut and Cover” tunnel

Street Restoration Segments • Underground station areas • Hyde Park underground tunnel Underground Station Construction

Underground Station Construction • Expo/Crenshaw Station • Martin Luther King Jr. Station • Leimert Park Station

Ongoing Construction Activities • On-going underground station box construction • Electrical and communications systems work • Station plaza features installation

Expo/Crenshaw Station underground platform level with LED message boards,7 artwork, and escalators Underground Station Area Construction

Outstanding Street-level Restoration Work • MLK Jr. Station area remains under current traffic reconfiguration • Ongoing street level and station plaza construction • Sidewalk construction • Utility work • Streetscape and landscaping • Upcoming Crenshaw Bl roadway resurfacing at MLK Jr Station

Emergency exit onto plaza level of 8 Expo/Crenshaw Station Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl Recent Street Restoration Work

• Final roadway paving and resurfacing

• Final configuration of traffic lanes, crosswalks and roadway conditions

• Traffic signal improvements

• Minor roadway repair work between Exposition Bl to 29th St

Northbound view of street restoration of Crenshaw Bl 9 at Expo/Crenshaw station plaza Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl

Road grinding for restoration of Crenshaw Bl Final restoration stage of Crenshaw Bl Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl

Crenshaw Bl fully repaved pre striping Crenshaw Bl fully repaved and striped Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Road Restoration Crenshaw Bl between Rodeo Pl and Exposition Bl

Crenshaw Bl fully repaved pre striping Crenshaw Bl fully repaved and striped Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl at Exposition Bl

New median constructed on Crenshaw Bl south of Metro’s E Line (Expo) railroad crossing

13 Martin Luther King Jr Station Plaza Construction Crenshaw Bl at Martin Luther King Jr. Bl

Placement of concrete for new curb and gutter Saw cutting in preparation for support slab and brick paver installation installation along the access road

14 Martin Luther King Jr Station Plaza Construction Crenshaw Bl at Martin Luther King Jr. Bl

Placement of bedding sand and installation of brick pavers15 Leimert Park Station Area Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl at Vernon Av

Cladding installation at the main entrance

Crews working on Auxiliary power

16 Communications Systems

Systems Integration Testing • Installation of equipment for fiber optic and SCADA, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, a key safety feature that allows Metro’s Rail Operations Center (ROC) to monitor the alignment • Testing that systems integrate during an emergency, ensuring systems function individually and together • Train testing at all intersections ensuring that speeds are transmitted to the power sources Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) • Radio testing of fire, police, operations, and maintenance channels • Emergency control panel installation and testing at seven key locations

17 Communications Systems

Emergency Management Panels (EMP)

18 Ventilation Systems

Underground Ventilation Systems • Testing of underground specialized systems like booster fans (jet fans) for air circulation • Emergency ventilation fans

Installation of fans

19 Park Mesa Heights At-Grade Segment Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St Remaining Construction Work • Street restoration • Outstanding sidewalk and driveway work • Hyde Park Station construction • Ongoing utility work • Guideway irrigation and landscaping work

Upcoming Impacts • Ongoing lane closures • Pedestrian access occasionally restricted and rerouted • Temporary bus stop and route relocations

20 Park Mesa Heights Street Restoration Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St Upcoming Street Restoration Work • Roadway resurfacing of mid-block areas • Full depth roadway construction • Utility work • On-street public parking impacts • Temporary bus stop and route relocations

Paved roadway and new crosswalks at Crenshaw Bl and 48th St

21 Park Mesa Heights At-Grade Segment Crenshaw Bl between 48th St and 59th St

22 Placement of top-soil and cobble stones along the median between 54th St to 48th St Hyde Park Segment Tunnel / Cut and Cover Crenshaw Bl between 59th St to 67th St Construction Status • Final street restoration was completed • Outstanding ADA ramp construction at some intersections • Additional minor utility work • Tree Planting

Crews inspecting tracks in the underground tunnel transition in Hyde Park

23 Hyde Park Segment Tunnel / Cut and Cover Crenshaw Bl between 59th St to 67th St

Tree planting along the new road. South of 67th St, between Crenshaw Bl and Victoria Av.

24 Train Testing

Train Testing • Installation, testing, and commissioning of train systems • Train testing through intersection signalization • Train controls to assure safe separation of trains • Crenshaw/LAX has over 8,000 individual points to be monitored and controlled by Metro’s Rail Operations Center

Train testing along Crenshaw Bl at Slauson Av

25 Train testing along Crenshaw Bl near 57th St Northern Segment

Upcoming Construction Activities • Final street restoration of MLK Jr Station area • Final street restoration of Park Mesa Heights • Paving and installation of features and landscaping at station plazas Installation of guardrails at the Hyde Park tunnel portal • Streetscape improvements • On-going train testing • Underground ventilation systems • Communications systems

26 Inspecting tracks and plinths in the north tunnel section Southern Segment Update Crenshaw Bl at 67th St through C Line (Green) Four New Stations • Three At-Grade • One Aerial

Five Aerial Structures • 111th St • Century Bl • Manchester Av • I-405 FWY • La Brea Av

One Underground Structure • Adjacent to LAX tarmacs at Aviation Bl and 111th St

27 Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl

28 Ticketing vending machine canopy structure Newly planted trees along Redondo Bl Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl

29 Steel bollards at pedestrian crosswalk and bike lockers Fairview Heights Station West Bl at Redondo Bl

30 West Bl fence installation Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl

31 Downtown Inglewood station platform Railroad crossing signage on station platform Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl

32 Ticket vending machine canopy & bike parking Ticket vending machine canopy structure Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl

33 Landscaping, permanent fencing, & light fixtures on station plaza Steel bollards with bike lockers Downtown Inglewood Station Florence Av between La Brea Av to Hillcrest Bl

ADA truncated dome along bus port Downtown Inglewood Station Plaza34 sidewalk entrance Westchester/Veterans Station Florence Av at Hindry Av

Northbound view of station platform 35 Westchester/Veterans Station Florence Av at Hindry Av

36 Handrail installation on Southbound and Northbound platform Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl

Station platform and canopies, Ticket Vending

Machines, landscaping, pedestrian benches, steel 37 bollards, and fare gate equipment Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl

38 Installation of ADA tactile pavers along plaza area Metro bicycle lockers on plaza level Aviation/Century Station Aviation Bl at Century Bl

39 Installation of art fence on station platform level Installation of porcelain enamel artwork on plaza level Imperial Hwy Road Restoration Imperial Hwy between Aviation Bl to Hornet Wy

40 Eastbound Imperial Hwy under I-105 Imperial Hwy North crosswalk Imperial Hwy under CLAX structure Southern Segment Updates

Upcoming Construction Activities

• Install porcelain enamel artwork and station signage at remaining stations

• Install ticket vending machines and fares gates at Downtown Inglewood Station plaza area Southbound tracks on C Line (Green) Junction • Slot paving at Century Bl/Aviation Bl

• Construct sidewalks, ADA ramps, & median island at Century Bl/Aviation Bl

• Curb & gutter, ADA ramps, and sidewalk at 104th St

• Plant street trees at La Brea Ave to Locust St

41 Metro C Line (Green) Service Interruptions

Metro will perform track maintenance and system improvements to connect the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project to a section of Metro C Line (Green) on Saturday, April 10, 2021, beginning at 5:00 am through the end of service.

This work will require interruption of rail service between Crenshaw Station and Redondo Beach Station. Train service will continue to run from Norwalk Station through Crenshaw Station.

Due to this work, free bus shuttles will take passengers between the following stations: • Crenshaw • Hawthorne/Lennox • Aviation/LAX • Mariposa • El Segundo • Douglas • Redondo Beach

42 LA Metro, Community Education South Bay Region

On the Move Riders Program LA Metro, Community Education

1 Meet the Team/Introduction to OTMRP

Today's 2 Community Outreach Pre COVID-19 Agenda 3 Community Outreach Post Covid-19

4 How folks can join us! LA Metro, Community Education

Meet the Team

Lilly Ortiz, Community Relations Manager Carlos Hernandez Brittany Mullins Yesica Calvillo, MPA Gateway Cities San Gabriel Valley/Westside Central South Bay San Fernando Valley Community Education Community Education Community Education Community Education LA Metro, Community Education Introduction to OTMRP LA Metro, Community Education

On The Move Riders Program

On the Move Riders Program (OTMRP) strives to enhance and improve senior mobility throughout LA County LA Metro, Community Education

Community Outreach Pre Covid-19

• Educational Presentations • Transit-Oriented Resources • Community Events • Informational Transit Tours • Travel Training- On the Move Riders Club LA Metro, Community Education

Community Outreach Post Covid-19

• Programming went Digital

⚬ Senior Resources ⚬ Virtual Tours • Los Angeles Historical Monument • Cyber-Seniors • LA County Department of Mental Health • LA County Department of Sanitation • Metro Art Tours and more ⚬ Travel Buddy Bi-weekly Mtgs ⚬ South Bay Monthly Regional Mtgs LA Metro, Community Education

OTMRP Upcoming Virtual Events

o South Bay Regional Mtg:

th o 4 Wednesday of every month o Older Adult Transportation Expo: Wednesday May 26, 2021 10 am-12 pm o South Bay Older Adult Transportation Pop-up: February (Annual) LA Metro, Community Education

On the Move Riders Club LA Metro,Metro Community Education

Thank you Metro Small Business Pilot Programs

Help small “mom and pop” businesses continue to thrive throughout construction and post construction

Metro Business Solution Center (BSC) Metro Business Interruption Fund (BIF) Business Solution Center Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project

BSC Business Resources: • Hands-on business development • Expert business advice and coaching • Technical assistance • Referrals to expert professionals

BSC Program Statistics as of February 28, 2021: • Number of business Contacts: 479 • Number of business Intakes/Assessments: 363 • Number of business referrals: 1145

Learn More: www.metrobsc.net 54 Business Solution Center COVID-19 Resources

Visit www.metrobsc.net for more information 55 Metro’s BIF during COVID-19 Pandemic

Metro’s Pilot Business Interruption Fund does not cover revenue loss nor fixed operating expenses related to COVID-19 impacts. • Is Metro’s BIF still active? Yes.

• Have the eligibility requirements changed? No.

• Who can small business owners contact for questions? Please contact BIF Fund Administrator Pacific Coast Regional at 213.739.2999 or Metro at [email protected].

Learn More: www.metro.net/bif 56 Metro’s BIF during COVID-19 Pandemic

Value of BIF Grants Awarded: $30,706,895.13*

$18,618,198.89 (as of 3/19/2021)

$6,283,716.08

$2,733,280.25 $2,121,535.88 $950,164.03

Crenshaw/LAX Transit Purple Line Purple Line Regional Connector, Regional Connector, Project Extension Extension Little Tokyo Area 2nd/Broadway Section 1 Section 2 Segment

*BIF Grants do not cover COVID-19 related impacts. Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project

BIF Program Statistics as of March 19, 2021: • BIF applications submitted: 1481

• BIF applications approved: 1235 Crenshaw/LAX - BIF Statistics: • BIF applications pending financials: 119 • 747 grants awarded to Crenshaw/LAX

• BIF applications deemed not eligible: 125 • 230 small businesses received a grant

• BIF applications denied: 2 • Total amount: $18,618,198.89 • BIF Grants Awarded: 1219

• BIF Grant Payments: $30,706,895.13

*BIF Grants do not cover COVID-19 related impacts. BIF Then and Now

BIF Launch Event April 9, 2015 First Choice Driving School 2019

Learn More: www.metro.net/bif 59 Crenshaw/LAX Neighborhood Student Art Contest

Celebrate the communities along the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project. Metro is producing commemorative pins inspired by the artworks of high school student artists. Each pin will represent one of eight new Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project stations. For more info and full contest rules, visit metro.net/claxartcontest

March 22, 2021 - May 24, 2021. In-person entries must be received by 3pm Monday–Friday. Online entries can be submitted 24/7. Eat Shop Play Crenshaw & Inglewood

Eat Shop Play has been highlighting local mom and pop businesses in Crenshaw and Inglewood, especially eateries and specialty businesses operating pick-up and delivery during the past months.

The Eat Shop Play Crenshaw and Inglewood programs continue supporting local businesses as construction progresses by promoting them through regular social media posts and newsletters to over 14,000 community members.

61 Social Media Posts

62 March 2021 Facebook Spotlight March 2021 Twitter Spotlight Newsletters

63 2021 Crenshaw/LAX February Newsletter Eat Shop Play

ESP Business Spotlights: • Metro Crenshaw/LAX Social Media Spotlights • Regular Crenshaw/LAX Eat Shop Play email spotlights • Referrals to Business Solution Center and Business Interruption Fund

ESP Program Statistics: July 2020 - February 31, 2020: • Number of Crenshaw/LAX Eat Shop Play businesses: 80 • Eat Shop Play Social Posts: 57 • Eblasts & Newsletters 29 • Total Individual Business features: 130

Map of Crenshaw Eat Shop Play Businesses Featured Eat Shop Play Businesses

Earle's on Crenshaw

• Opened first restaurant on Crenshaw in 1992, over 28 years in the community.

• Began with a hot dog cart, now one of the most famous restaurants on Crenshaw.

• Specialize in hot dogs, including vegan and vegetarian options.

• Launched Earle's Cares to provide meals to community members who need them.

• https://www.earlesrestaurant.com/ Enroll Your Business

metro.net/eatshopplay | [email protected] 66 Questions & Comments

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