Metro 17-1489bg ©2017 lacmta East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report FINAL Table of Contents 111.01.0.0.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................... ........ 111 1.1 STUDY BACKGROUND .............................................................................................. 1 1.1.1. Study Area .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2. Alternatives Considered .................................................................................................... 2 1.2 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS REPORT PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE ................................ 4 2.0 Purpose and Need ................................................................................................................................................................................... ........................................... 555 2.1. HISTORY AND BACKGROUND ................................................................................... 5 2.1.1. San Fernando Valley North-South Transit Corridor Regional Significant Transportation Investment Study (2003) ......................................................................... 5 2.1.2. LADOT San Fernando Valley North/South Transit Corridors Project (2008) ............... 5 2.1.3. East San Fernando Valley North-South Rapidway Project (2012) .................................. 6 2.2 PROJECT NEEDS ....................................................................................................... 6 2.2.1. Improve mobility in the eastern San Fernando Valley by introducing an improved north-south transit connection between key transit hubs/routes .................................. 6 2.2.2. Enhance transit accessibility/connectivity for residents within the study area to local and regional destinations ................................................................................................ 24 2.2.3. Provide more reliable transit services within the eastern San Fernando Valley ......... 32 2.3.4. Provide additional transit options in an area with a large transit dependent population and high transit ridership ............................................................................................... 41 2.3.5. Encourage modal shift to transit in the eastern San Fernando Valley, thereby improving air quality ....................................................................................................... 47 3.0 Preliminary Definition of Alternatives .......................................................................................................................... 494949 3.1 PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................. 49 3.1.1. No Build Alternative ........................................................................................................ 49 3.1.2. Transportation System Management Alternative.......................................................... 49 3.1.3. Build Alternatives ............................................................................................................ 50 3.2 POSSIBLE OPERATIONS .......................................................................................... 53 3.2.1. BRT ................................................................................................................................... 53 3.2.2. Streetcar............................................................................................................................ 53 3.2.3. LRT ................................................................................................................................... 53 3.3 MAINTENANCE FACILITIES ..................................................................................... 53 4.04.04.0 Screening of AlAlternativesternatives .................................................................................................................................................................................. .................. 565656 4.1 TIER I SCREENING PROCESS ................................................................................... 56 4.2 TIER II SCREEN PROCESS ....................................................................................... 57 4.3 EVALUATION CRITERIA .......................................................................................... 57 4.4 RIDERSHIP MODELING .......................................................................................... 59 4.5 TIER I EVALUATION ............................................................................................... 60 4.5.1. Stage I ............................................................................................................................... 61 4.5.2. Stage I Screening Results................................................................................................ 89 4.5.3. Stage II ............................................................................................................................. 90 4.5.4. Stage II Screening Results ............................................................................................ 106 4.6 TIER II EVALUATION ............................................................................................ 106 4.6.1. Alternatives Being Evaluated ........................................................................................ 106 4.6.2 Comparative Analysis of Alternatives ........................................................................... 109 5.05.05.0 Public Outreach SummarySummary................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................... .............. 120120120 5.1 PUBLIC OUTREACH – SUMMARY OF MEETINGS ................................................... 120 5.1.1. Community Meetings ................................................................................................... 120 East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Alternatives Analysis Report FINAL 5.1.2. Legislative Briefings ...................................................................................................... 121 5.1.3. Stakeholder Briefings .................................................................................................... 121 5.1.4. Public Outreach Materials ............................................................................................ 122 5.1.5. Digital Engagement ....................................................................................................... 122 5.1.6. Notifications ................................................................................................................... 122 5.1.7. Community Meeting Stations ...................................................................................... 123 5.1.8. Summary of Comments ................................................................................................ 124 6.06.06.0 Recommended Project Alternatives ................................................................................................................................ 127127127 List of Figures Figure 1-1 – Project Study Area .................................................................................................... 3 Figure 1-2 – Project Development ................................................................................................ 4 Figure 2-1 – Van Nuys Boulevard ................................................................................................. 8 Figure 2-2 – Sepulveda Boulevard ................................................................................................ 8 Figure 2-3 – Brand Boulevard ....................................................................................................... 9 Figure 2-4 – San Fernando Road .................................................................................................. 9 Figure 2-5 – Study Area Transit Map ......................................................................................... 12 Figure 2-6 – Existing 2012 Peak Hour LOS ............................................................................... 16 Figure 2-7 – Buildout 2035 Peak Hour LOS .............................................................................. 17 Figure 2-8 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds –Van Nuys Boulevard – Southbound ............ 19 Figure 2-9 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds – Van Nuys Boulevard – Northbound ........... 19 Figure 2-10 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds – Sepulveda/Brand Boulevards – Southbound .......................................................................................................... 21 Figure 2-11 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds – Sepulveda/Brand Boulevards – Northbound .......................................................................................................... 21 Figure 2-12 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds – San Fernando Road/Truman Street – Southbound .......................................................................................................... 23 Figure 2-13 – Scheduled Runtimes and Speeds – San Fernando Road/Truman Street – Northbound .........................................................................................................