CITY OF INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE

Date: April 7, 2016

To: The Honorable City Council c/o City Clerk, Room 395 Attention: Honorable Mike Bonin, Chair, Transportation Committee

From: Seleta ReynoldsjuEeneral Manager Department of Transportation

Subject: AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITIAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE EXPRESS LANES NET TOLL REVENUE RE-INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM - CYCLE 2

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is requesting authority to submit grant applications to METRO to compete for the Express Lanes Net Toll Revenue Re-Investment (Express Lane) grant, for the projects identified in the attached document (Attachment A).

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor:

1. APPROVE the final list of projects (Attachment A) as the City's priorities for pursuing this grant; and

2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of LADOT to submit grant applications to METRO on behalf of the City for all recommended projects for possible funding through this grant; and

3. DIRECT the General Manager or Director of the respective lead City department to identify any additional resource needs, including staff and/or overtime funding, for the implementation of projects that are awarded funding in this grant opportunity, and to seek approval for any additional staffing from the City Council prior to accepting funds; and

4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager or Director of the lead City department to execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting this grant.

BACKGROUND

As specified in the State tolling legislation (AB194) and per direction of METRO Board of Directors, the 1-110 Freeway and 1-10 Freeway Express Lanes toll revenue is to be used for the administration, maintenance, operations, toll collection and enforcement of the Express Lanes. Any remaining revenue is to be granted on a competitive basis to local jurisdictions for qualified expenditures that are within a three mile radius of the freeway corridors where revenues are generated.

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The objective of the program is to increase mobility and person throughput by implementing a series of integrated strategies including active transportation and transit use. The City of Los Angeles was awarded $3,910,185 for five projects in the first cycle of this grant.

Opportunity

An estimated $20.7 million in new revenue is expected to be available for a second cycle of Express Lane grants. Approximately $16 million is available for the 1-110 corridor and $4.7 million for the 1-10 corridor. Within each pool, projects will be divided into three categories: System Connectivity/Active Transportation, Transit Uses, and Roadway Improvements. Forty percent of the total funding is available for System Connectivity/Active Transportation, forty percent is for Transit Use, and the remaining twenty percent is available for Roadway Improvements. METRO requires applications to be submitted by May 16, 2016.

City's Project Development and Recommended Projects

As soon as the Notice of Funding Availability was released by METRO in February 2016, LADOT sent out notices to all council offices, the Mayor's Office, the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL), the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), the Bureau of Street Services and the Department of City Planning requesting the nomination of projects to compete for this grant.

After receiving nominations and obtaining data necessary to evaluate projects, LADOT assembled an interdepartmental advisory committee to review and prioritize the projects. The advisory committee, comprised of technical staff from LADOT, BOE and BSL, met and evaluated and prioritized the City's projects in the attached document (Attachment A).

These recommendations reflect the consensus view of the advisory committee after conducting a thorough technical assessment of the candidate projects relative to the Express Lane Cycle 2 grant requirements. The advisory committee also considered the adopted City policies including Vision Zero and METRO'S evaluation criteria when reviewing candidate projects.

The City of Los Angeles is submitting its most competitive applications in order to secure the most funding possible, and has identified projects listed on the Attachment A as the best candidates for this grant opportunity.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the City's General Fund because there are no match requirements for this grant. The grant is on a reimbursement basis, therefore Propositions A and C funds should be made available to provide front funding for this grant. Future appropriations by the Mayor and City Council will be required to finalize approved grant memoranda of understanding and to deliver the projects (i.e. design, project management, construction, and inspection).

Attachment A ATTACHMENT A - PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR METRO EXPRESSLANES ROUND 2 NET TOLL REVENUE REINVESTMENT GRANT

Funding Request I-110 Express I-10 Express Lanes Lanes TOTAL Lead City Rank Project Title Project Description (Millions) (Millions) (Millions) Department CD Comments

Transit Use (funds available): $6.40 $1.90 $8.30

Roadway Improvements (funds available): $3.20 $0.90 $4.10

Active Transportation/System Connectivity (funds available): $6.40 $1.90 $8.30 ______Total (funds available) $16.00 $4.70 $20.70 Transit Use:

Project will involve purchase of 1 Commuter Express bus and 2 DASH buses, the addition of 1 AM and 2 PM trips on Commuter Express 448, the development of public/private park and Commuter Express and DASH Service Expansion ride opportunities along the route of Commuter Express 448, the rerouting of DASH 1 to Reduce Congestion on Harbor Freeway Vermont/Main to serve the on the Harbor Freeway and an increase in service frequency on that DASH route. These services will be operated for 3 years and then absorbed into local funding, if successful. 4,220,000 DOT 8,9,15

Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic (FAST) and LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) propose to create a transportation management organization (TMO) to better coordinate transit and shared use mobility services within Downtown Los Angeles. The TMO service set will provide a suite of mobility services to Downtown residents, employers, developers/commercial property Downtown LA On-Demand Mobility 2 owners, visitors and activity centers/venues. The intent is to increase coordination of Connectivity Center transit/transportation services and overall system connectivity to improve passenger and public transit use in Downtown. Additionally, the project has an innovation and demonstration component to showcase clean transportation and innovation in the transit and transportation sector specifically clean energy.

992,000 DOT 1,8,9,14 <- -Cut-Off Line Transit -> 5,212,000 0 5,212,000

Roadway Improvements:

New traffic signals, traffic signal modifications, scramble crosswalks and accessible ramp

modifications. DOT 1. Mohawk St & Sunset Blvd - New traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 13 2. 88th St. & Western Ave - New traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 8 3. 84th Pl/84th St & Figueroa - School related new traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 8 4. 98th St & Main St - School related new traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 8 5.112th St & Wilmington - School related new traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 15 6.168th & Figueroa - New traffic signal, Silverline route related, joined with Carson 330,000 8 Vision Zero I-110/I-10 Corridor Area T raffic 1 7. Altura St & Griffin Ave - New traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 1 Signal Improvements 8. 75th St & - New traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 9 Proposed traffic controls warranted based 9. 42nd Pl & Central Ave - New traffic signal, on HIN. 330,000 9 on safety matters. 10. Wilshire Blvd & Alvarado St - Traffic signal modifications, on HIN. 160,000 1 11. 62nd St & Western Ave - Traffic signal modifications, transit related, on HIN. 160,000 8 12. Florence & Hoover - Traffic signal modification for left turn phasing, on HIN. 160,000 8 13. 8th St & Soto St - Traffic signal modification for left turn phasing, on HIN. 160,000 14 14. Gage Ave & Main St - Traffic signal modification for left turn phasing, on HIN. 160,000 9 15. 6th St Alvarado St - Traffic signal modification for left turn phasing, on HIN. 160,000 1 16. 7th St Alvarado St - Traffic signal modification for left turn phasing, on HIN. 160,000 1

1 of 3 ATTACHMENT A - PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR METRO EXPRESSLANES ROUND 2 NET TOLL REVENUE REINVESTMENT GRANT

Funding Request I-110 Express I-10 Express Lanes Lanes TOTAL Lead City Rank Project Title Project Description (Millions) (Millions) (Millions) Department CD Comments <- -Cut-Off Line Roadway Improvements -> 3,110,000 980,000 4,090,000 17. 97th St & Alameda Blvd - New traffic signal. Traffic control was warranted based on 15 330,000 projected volumes. 18. Union Ave & Wilshire Blvd - traffic signal modifications. Traffic control was warranted based on 1 non-safety matters, but rather on 160,000 vehicular volumes and gap study._____ 19. Century Blvd & Wilmington Ave - New traffic signal. Traffic control was warranted based on 15 330,000 projected volumes. Active Transportation / System Connectivity The 10 Freeway Underpass and Pedestrian Walkway will enhance the safety and I-10 Freeway Washington Boulevard/Toberman connectivity of pedestrians and bicyclists within our Pico Union Neighborhood to nearby 1 Underpass Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety schools and businesses, on Washington Boulevard and Union Avenue and Toberman Enhancements Recreation Center. 540,000 BSL 1

The project will include construction of street renovation and intersection improvements including a roundabout, sidewalks, bike lanes, ADA ramps, pedestrian lighting, and necessary street improvements. Funding has been obtained for a portion of the project elements (sidewalks, bike lanes, ramps, and lighting). Funding will be requested for the construction of the roundabout and associated improvements including utility relocation and storm drainage Sixth Street Viaduct Mission/Myers improvements. Construction of the roundabout will provide accessible and efficient 2 Roundabout Project connections between residences, schools, parks, public transportation, offices, and retail destinations. The project will improve safety and desirability of active transportation. The project is located in the City of Los Angeles along Mission Street and Myers Street between the Sixth Street Viaduct and Seventh Street Viaduct. Complete Street elements include new sidewalks, Continental pedestrian crosswalks, a multi-use path, class 2 bike lanes, and connections to the new Sixth Street Viaduct pedestrian trails and bridge path.

1,775,000 BOE 14

The Broadway Streetscape Master Plan is one of L.A.'s first large-scale examples of a "Complete Streets" project. The plan will implement numerous pedestrian-oriented, traffic- calming tools for the historic Broadway corridor to provide greater pedestrian comfort and security along one of the city's busiest pedestrian streets, and make Broadway a more enjoyable place to walk, shop, and spend time. Phase One, known as the "Dress Rehearsal" is completed. This grant would fund phase 2, the final, permanent build-out of the streetscape 3 Broadway Streetscape Project - 7th St. to 8th St. along Broadway between 7th & 8th Streets. Aspects of the Broadway Streetscape Master Plan's full-scale build out include: • Widened sidewalks and curb extensions • Reduced crosswalk widths • Enhanced pedestrian crosswalk treatments • Reconfiguration of the street to three lanes of traffic • Curbside 24-hour parking • Loading and valet areas to support Broadway merchants • Transit stations • Enhanced lighting • Bike racks • Wayfinding signage • Trees and plantings • Storm water retention and recycling system

3,596,000 BOE 14

I-110 Freeway Washington Boulevard The 110 Freeway Underpass Lighting project will enhance the safety and connectivity of 4 Underpass Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety pedestrians and bicyclists within our Pico Union Neighborhood to Downtown LA's Metro Blue Enhancements Lie and regional employment centers. 553,000 BSL 1

I-110 Freeway - Grand Ave - Flower Ave as an active transportation corridor that connects I-110 Corridor Revitalization - Grand Ave / 5 residents with the Silver Line BRT and provides first mile/last mile benefits. Pedestrian and Flower Ave. cyclist improvements on Flower Ave from Manchester to Florence 1,375,000 BOE 8 <- -Cut-Off Line Active Transportation / System Connectivity -> 5,524,000 2,315,000 7,839,000

2 of 3 ATTACHMENT A - PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR METRO EXPRESSLANES ROUND 2 NET TOLL REVENUE REINVESTMENT GRANT

Funding Request 1-110 Express 1-10 Express Lanes Lanes TOTAL Lead City Rank Project Title Project Description (Millions) (Millions) (Millions) Department CD Comments

Project would include the installation of bicycle facilities between MLK and 95th, and Broadway - Martin Luther King Blvd to 95th additional pedestrian lighting, ADA accessible ramps, pedestrian activated signals, Smart 6 Project to be deferred for consideration Street. Bus Shelters, landscaping and sidewalk improvements between 45th to 53rd. under either ATP 3 or Metro Call for 5,052,250 9 Projects funding opportunity.

This project seeks to connect the cities Bicycle Enhanced Network as described in Mobility Plan. It will connect the major green spaces in Council District 9 including South Park & the Wetlands to the Northern Portion of Council District 9 through public transportation and greater ease of travel for pedestrians utilizing Metro Buses and connecting to the Blue Line at San Pedro. Additional lighting will increase public safety, increase pedestrian traffic to Avalon Boulevard - Jefferson to 95th St. / business in the evening by decreasing crime. 7 Martin Luther King Blvd to Slauson Blvd Project includes pedestrian activated signals, lane reduction, addition of bike lines, high visibility crosswalks, street furniture, bus stop lighting, pedestrian lighting, streetscaping including public art, wider tree wells with appropriate tree plantings, bulb-outs/curb extension and traffic other calming improvements sidewalk repair, replacement, updated Project to be deferred for consideration curb ramps under either ATP 3 or Metro Call for n/a 9 Projects funding opportunity.

Improvements would include high visibility sidewalks, pedestrian activated crossings, and drought tolerant planting where appropriate, fencing to prohibit dumping and ADA ramp improvements at following locations; 37th Street and 110 Freeway On Ramp, 39th Street and 110 Freeway ON & Off Ramp, Martin Luther King 110 Freeway North and South Bound On 8 On & Off Ramp Pedestrian Improvements and Off Ramps, Vernon & 110 Freeway South Bound Off Ramp, 51st Street & The 110 Project needs further assessment to be Freeway, Slauson (Flower) 110 Freeway Off Ramp, Florence and the 110 Freeway, and Gage considered. Staff will re-visit for future and the 110 Freeway. ATP 3 or Metro Call for Projects n/a 9 consideration Project would include sidewalk and ADA improvements, graffiti abatement, drought tolerant Project needs further assessment to be plantings, brighter lighting and security fencing, bike lockers and designated considered. Staff will re-visit for future 9 Park & Ride Improvements rideshare/vanpool parking at following locations; Slauson & 110 Freeway, Florence & 110 ATP 3 or Metro Call for Projects Freeway, and Manchester & 110 Freeway.______n/a 9 consideration Funding cap was exceeded. Possible 10 Marengo Project Pedestrian lighting and bus shelters on Marengo between Mission Rd. and the 10 Freeway candidate for Transit Capital category 625,000 14 under the Metro Call for Projects.

The Crenshaw Streetscape project will be for the Crenshaw/LAX LRT Hyde Park station at Crenshaw and Slauson. The Streetscape plan has already been developed by the Planning Department and community outreach has been conducted. Additional pedestrian 11 Crenshaw Streetscape enhancements for the intersection is also needed, BSL will be the lead on this project. New ornamental pedestrian lighting at the at grade station and along the T-intersection of 59th Metro has committed to pay for these Street. 677,000 8 improvements.

TOTAL 13,846,000 3,295,000 17,141,000

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