Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Construction Update Community Meeting. November 15, 2018

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1 Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Construction Update Community Meeting November 15, 2018

2 Project Overview Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) Main Line & Stations Contractor Hensel Phelps Herzog (HPH) Southwestern Maintenance Yard Contractor 8.5-mile light-rail line 8 new stations: 3 underground 4 at-grade One aerial Project budget: $2.058 billion

3 Northern Segment Update Expo/Crenshaw Bl to 67th St Four new stations Three underground One at-grade Underground structures Dual parallel bored tunnels Cut and Cover tunnel One mile at-grade segment

Northern Segment Update Highlights Underground Station Construction Underground stations construction: Expo/Crenshaw Station MLK Jr Station Leimert Park Station Ongoing construction activities:

4 Northern Segment Update Highlights Underground Station Construction Underground stations construction: Expo/Crenshaw Station MLK Jr Station Leimert Park Station Ongoing construction activities: Concrete pours of station floors and walls Concourse level installation Installation of station facilities Removal of temporary support structures at the plaza entrance of the Exposition Station.

Northern Segment Update Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures WSCC implemented the closures in three progressive phases: Completed Restoration Closures Restoration Phase 1: Leimert Park Station Area

5 Northern Segment Update Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures WSCC implemented the closures in three progressive phases: Completed Restoration Closures Restoration Phase 1: Leimert Park Station Area Restoration Phase 2: MLK Jr Station Area Current Restoration Closure Restoration Phase 3: Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Installation of electrical conduit above the platform of the MLK Jr Station.

6 Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Underground Station Area Construction Phase Typical Station Area Location

7 Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Street Restoration Construction Phase Typical Station Area Location

8 Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Street Restoration Construction Phase 3 Storm Drain & Sewer Line Installation

9 Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Street Restoration Construction Phase 3 Installation of formwork for the storm and sewer lines during Expo Station Area restoration closure

Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Phase 3: Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Construction Activities: Backfilling and side structure construction New curb and gutter Sidewalk reconstruction

10 Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures Phase 3: Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Construction Activities: Backfilling and side structure construction New curb and gutter Sidewalk reconstruction Temporary pedestrian walkway Southbound traffic diverted at Jefferson Bl Local access maintained during closure Crushing operation during closure Backfill and compaction between Rodeo Rd and Rodeo Pl

11 Expo/Crenshaw Bl Station Phase 3: Expo/Crenshaw Station Area Traffic Detours Crenshaw Bl from Coliseum Av to Exposition Bl

Expo/Crenshaw Bl Station Phase 3: Pedestrian Detours During Phase 3 of Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures, pedestrian access will be safely routed around construction.

12 Expo/Crenshaw Bl Station Phase 3: Pedestrian Detours During Phase 3 of Crenshaw Bl Restoration Closures, pedestrian access will be safely routed around construction. Pedestrian access on the east side will be routed through Rodeo Rd, Bronson Av, and back to Crenshaw Bl. Pedestrian access on the west side will be routed through Rodeo Pl, Victoria Av, and back to Crenshaw Bl. Eastbound and westbound pedestrian access will be maintained across Coliseum St and Exposition Bl. Rodeo Rd will not have through access.

Northern Segment Update Additional Restoration Work Station areas to remain under traffic reconfiguration Ongoing street level or station plaza construction Sidewalk

13 Northern Segment Update Additional Restoration Work Station areas to remain under traffic reconfiguration Ongoing street level or station plaza construction Sidewalk reconstruction Utility work Streetscape and landscaping Final roadway re-surfacing Roof decking and falsework at the entrance side structure of the Liemert Park Station

14 Northern Segment Update Tunnel Section Final Segment Track Installation

surface/rehabilitation New Hyde Park Station New landscaped center medians Rail safety

15 North and Central Segments At Grade Segment - Park Mesa Heights 48th St to 59th St Scope of Work New sidewalks and driveways Updated/new street lights and traffic signals New roadway surface/rehabilitation New Hyde Park Station New landscaped center medians Rail safety enhancements Crenshaw Bl Streetscape Plan elements: New sidewalk trees New lighting New crosswalks

North and Central Segments: At Grade Segment - Park Mesa Heights 48th St to 59th St Remaining Construction Work Some outstanding sidewalk work Hyde Park Station and guideway construction on-going

16 North and Central Segments: At Grade Segment - Park Mesa Heights 48th St to 59th St Remaining Construction Work Some outstanding sidewalk work Hyde Park Station and guideway construction on-going Street resurfacing full depth construction Landscaping Impacts Long term traffic reconfiguration Frequent lane closures Pedestrian access occasionally restricted and rerouted Temporary bus stop/route relocations Civil work street reconstruction

17 Northern Segment Update Hyde Park Station Progress

18 Northern Segment Update Hyde Park Station Progress

construction and staging in the center of Crenshaw Bl Occasional lane closures

19 Northern Segment Update Hyde Park - 59th to 67th St. Tunnel/Cut and Cover Construction Current Construction: Ongoing tunnel construction and staging in the center of Crenshaw Bl Occasional lane closures Restoration/backfilling work Removal of struts at the south portal of underground tunnel Some extended street closures

20 Southern Segment Update 67th St to Green Line Station Four New Stations Three At-Grade One Aerial Five Aerial Structures One Underground Structure

21 Southern Segment Update Fairview Heights Station - Eastbound towards West Bl

22 Southern Segment Update Downtown Inglewood Station - Eastbound towards Centinela Av

23 Southern Segment Update Downtown Inglewood Station - Eastbound towards Centinela Av

24 Southern Segment Update Downtown Inglewood Station - Eastbound from platform

25 Southern Segment Update Traction Power Substation (TPSS)House - Inglewood

26 Southern Segment Update Fence Installation - Inglewood

27 Southern Segment Update Facing Westchester/Veterans Station - Southbound View

28 Southern Segment Update Aviation/Century Station June 2018: Escalator Installation.

29 Southern Segment Update Aviation/Century Station June 2018: Installation of elevators. Anticipated completion Nov Installation of Elevator Frames

30 Southern Segment Update Aviation/Century Station - Conceptual Rendering

31 Southern Segment Update Ongoing At-Grade Station Construction Location/Activity Downtown Inglewood Station: Foundation Slab - Pavilion & Fare Gate Westchester Veterans Station: Installation of Controls/Piping & Start up Westchester Veterans Station: Installation of Racks, Equipment, Pull/Term Cables Fairview Heights Station: Installation of Structural Steel Canopy

32 Southern Segment Update Inglewood/Westchester - Upcoming Lane Restrictions and Closures Location/Activity Hindry Av: Full depth paving Florence Av/Centinela Av: Full depth paving 32

33 Southwestern Maintenance Yard Project May 2018

34 Southwestern Maintenance Yard Project May 2018

35 Southwestern Maintenance Yard Project May 2018

36 Southwestern Maintenance Yard Project First train cars on site May 2018

37 Significant Milestones for SWY Project First train cars were delivered to the SWY for testing Over 90% of project complete Expected turnover to Metro anticipated for early

38 Southwestern Maintenance Yard Project Conceptual Rendering

39 AMC-Airport Metro Connector Project Located on Aviation Bl and Arbor Vitae St

40 AMC-Station Naming Preliminary outreach in form of briefings and presentation are being hosted with key stakeholder to inform and educate about the station naming process and timeline. Outreach began in May 2018 and ended September 14, Report being drafted and will ultimately be presented to Metro Board 40

41 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)

42 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 October 31, 2018: Number of business Contacts: 459 Number of business Intakes/Assessments: 350 Number of business referrals: 1127 Learn More:

Business Solution Center Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project BSC Areas of Focus: Long term business planning Increasing business access to technology Website development Assessment of IT infrastructure and

43 Business Solution Center Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project BSC Areas of Focus: Long term business planning Increasing business access to technology Website development Assessment of IT infrastructure and IT systems Workshops and Events Marketing & Social Media, Branding through Customer Service, Yelp 101, Build Your Business Plan in a Day, Get Your Business Online (Partnership with Google) Accounting Management Financial readiness Access to financial capital Learn More:

44 Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Financial assistance to small mom & pop businesses with 25 or fewer employees directly impacted by Metro Rail construction along three project areas Businesses must be located immediately adjacent to the rail corridor and meet other eligibility requirements Grant amount determined by loss of business revenue related to period of construction disruption Learn More:

45 Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project BIF Program Statistics Nov. 2, 2018: BIF applications submitted: 1009 BIF applications approved/awarded: 775 BIF applications pending financials: 140 BIF applications deemed not eligible: 92 BIF applications denied: 2 BIF Application Approval Rate: 84.70% BIF Grant Payments: $17,762, Crenshaw/LAX BIF Statistics: 440 grants awarded to C/LAX Total amount: $9,805, small businesses received a grant Learn More:

46 Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project BIF Project Updates and Areas of Focus: Continued outreach along Crenshaw Corridor areas of: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall Park Mesa Heights Hyde Park Inglewood/Southern Section Ongoing education of program requirements and application process through: information and application sessions and one-on-one client meetings Learn More:

47 Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project $9,805, Value of BIF Grants Awarded (as of 11/2/18) $4,594, $564, $1,847, $950, Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Purple Line Extension, Section 1 Purple Line Extension, Section 2 Regional Connector, Little Tokyo Area Regional Connector, 2nd/Broadway Segment Learn More:

48 Business Interruption Fund Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project 100% BIF Measures of Effectiveness (as of CY 2018 Q1) 96% 87% 92% 86% Businesses referred to support services Applications processed within 9 business days Clients satisfaction rating Businesses remaining open after 6 months of grant award Businesses remaining open after 1 year of grant award Learn More:

CLC Workgroup Meetings & Events CLC Special Project Workgroup Metro Art Tour:

of Historic Union Station sponsored by the Empowerment Congress West Area

Tour will cover Union Station art, Architecture and Historic Ticketing Hall.

49 CLC Workgroup Meetings & Events CLC Special Project Workgroup Metro Art Tour: Monday, December 10 from 10am-12:00pm Free - Metro Art and Architecture Tour of Historic Union Station sponsored by the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECWANDC). Tour will cover Union Station art, Architecture and Historic Ticketing Hall. The tour will depart from the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Office. Space is limited. RSVP required to crenshawclc@metro.net

CLC Workgroup Meetings & Events Save the Date- CLC Joint Holiday Mixer:

Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Macy s Bridge, 2nd Floor located at 3650 W.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, prizes, photo

50 CLC Workgroup Meetings & Events Save the Date- CLC Joint Holiday Mixer: Wednesday, December 19 from 5pm-7:00pm Joint Holiday Mixer at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Macy s Bridge, 2nd Floor located at 3650 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., LA. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, prizes, photo booth, holiday activities, prizes and a special visit from Santa Claus. Official invitation will be sent the end of November to RSVP

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Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Construction Update Community Meeting July 12 th, 2018

Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Construction Update Community Meeting July 12 th, 2018 1 Project Overview Walsh Shea Corridor Constructors (WSCC) Main Line & Stations Contractor Hensel Phelps Herzog (HPH)