Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternatives Analysis June 29, 2018 Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternatives Analysis Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternatives Analysis June 29, 2018 In Association with: The Robert Group Cityworks Design Epic Land Solutions KOA Corporation Page i Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternatives Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1-1 2. Purpose and Need ................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1. Project History .............................................................................................................. 2-3 2.2. Project Area Overview ................................................................................................... 2-4 2.2.1. Metro ROW Characteristics ............................................................................ 2-4 2.2.2. Project Area Freeways / Arterials .................................................................... 2-6 2.2.3. Project Area Transit Network .......................................................................... 2-6 2.3. Population and Employment ...................................................................................... 2-10 2.4. Land Uses and Activity Centers .................................................................................. 2-13 2.5. Travel Markets ............................................................................................................. 2-15 2.6. Transportation System Performance ......................................................................... 2-16 2.7. Project Need ................................................................................................................ 2-20 2.8. Project Purpose, Goals and Objectives...................................................................... 2-21 3. Definition of Alternatives ...................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1. Development of Alternatives ........................................................................................ 3-1 3.1.1. Alternatives Previously Considered................................................................. 3-1 3.1.2. Alternatives Analysis, 2008-2009 ..................................................................... 3-1 3.1.3. Environmental Analysis, 2010-2012 ................................................................ 3-4 3.1.4. SAA Alternatives Refinement, 2016-2017 ....................................................... 3-6 3.2. Alternatives .................................................................................................................... 3-7 3.2.1. No Build Alternative ........................................................................................ 3-9 3.2.2. Alternative 1: ROW Overcrossing ................................................................. 3-14 3.2.3. Alternative 2: ROW Undercrossing ............................................................... 3-24 3.2.4. Alternative 3: Hawthorne to 190th ................................................................ 3-29 3.2.5. Alternative 4: Hawthorne to Artesia .............................................................. 3-37 4. Evaluation of Alternatives ..................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1. Alternative Analysis Methodology ................................................................................ 4-1 4.1.1. Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.2. Rating System .................................................................................................. 4-3 4.2. Goal 1: Improve Mobility .............................................................................................. 4-4 4.2.1. Travel Time/Reliability ..................................................................................... 4-4 4.2.2. System Connectivity ........................................................................................ 4-5 4.2.3. Ridership .......................................................................................................... 4-7 4.2.4. Change in VMT ................................................................................................ 4-8 4.2.5. Accessibility ...................................................................................................... 4-9 4.3. Goal 2: Minimize Environmental Impacts ................................................................. 4-10 4.3.1. Air Quality ...................................................................................................... 4-12 4.3.2. Climate Change .............................................................................................. 4-13 4.3.3. Communities and Neighborhoods ............................................................... 4-14 4.3.4. Construction Effects ...................................................................................... 4-15 4.3.5. Cumulative Effects ......................................................................................... 4-16 Page ii Green Line Extension to Torrance Supplemental Alternatives Analysis 4.3.6. Displacement and Relocations ..................................................................... 4-17 4.3.7. Ecosystems and Biological Resources .......................................................... 4-19 4.3.8. Energy ............................................................................................................. 4-19 4.3.9. Geology, Soils, and Seismicity ...................................................................... 4-20 4.3.10. Growth-Inducing Considerations .................................................................. 4-20 4.3.11. Hazardous Waste and Materials ................................................................... 4-21 4.3.12. Historical, Archeological, and Paleontological Resources ........................... 4-21 4.3.13. Noise and Vibration ....................................................................................... 4-22 4.3.14. Parklands and Community Facilities ............................................................ 4-24 4.3.15. Safety and Security ......................................................................................... 4-26 4.3.16. Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) ......................................................................... 4-28 4.3.17. Transportation ............................................................................................... 4-28 4.3.18. Visual Resources and Aesthetics .................................................................. 4-30 4.3.19. Water Resources ............................................................................................ 4-31 4.3.20. Summary of Environmental Considerations ................................................ 4-33 4.4. Goal 3: Ensure Cost Effectiveness and Financial Feasibility ..................................... 4-34 4.4.1. Capital Costs .................................................................................................. 4-34 4.4.2. Operations & Maintenance Costs ................................................................ 4-35 4.4.3. Cost Per Rider ................................................................................................ 4-36 4.4.4. Financial Feasibility ....................................................................................... 4-37 4.5. Goal 4: Support Local and Regional Land Use Plans and Policies ........................... 4-39 4.5.1. Accessibility .................................................................................................... 4-39 4.5.2. Land Use Consistency ................................................................................... 4-39 4.5.3. Economic and Fiscal Effects .......................................................................... 4-39 4.6. Goal 5: Ensure Equity.................................................................................................. 4-41 4.7. Summary of Comparative Analysis ............................................................................ 4-43 5. Public and Agency Outreach ................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1. Early Engagement Activities ......................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.1. Stakeholder Database ...................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.2. Fact Sheet ......................................................................................................... 5-2 5.1.3. Project Information Telephone Line ............................................................... 5-2 5.1.4. Project E-mail Box ............................................................................................ 5-2 5.1.5. Project Web Page ............................................................................................. 5-3 5.2. Agency Consultation Meetings .................................................................................... 5-4 5.3. Stakeholder Meetings ..................................................................................................