Link Union Station (LINK US) Presentation for LAUS Master Commercial Developer Industry Forum October 13 th 2017 Jeanet Owens, PE Senior Executive Officer Program Management / Regional Rail
Project Overview 1. A new expanded passenger concourse with passenger amenities, retail and potential mixed use development 2. Reconfiguration of the throat (station entry tracks), elevation of the rail yard, new run-through tracks and new loop track 3. Accommodation of California HSR and Metro s West Santa Ana Branch LRT 4. New environmental process (DEIS/DEIR)
Project Need - Why Do We Need Link US? 1. LA Union Station (LAUS) is approaching operational capacity 2. Ridership to grow from 110,000 to 200,000 daily passenger trips by 2040 3. Current stub-end (dead end) tracks limit efficiency and station capacity 4. Critical transportation needs due to increase in forecasted ridership
Project Benefits What Will Link US Provide?
Board Approved Alternative 2: 6 RR + 2 HSR Integrated Design, HSR & WSAB Phased Accommodation ALTERNATIVE 2 OVERVIEW 6 Regional Rail Run-Through Tracks 2 HSR Run-Through Tracks (Integrated Design and Phased Construction) 7 Platforms (1 Gold Line, 1 WSAB Line, 1 HSR, 4 Regional Rail) Other Alternatives with 6+4 and 6+0 are being studied in the CEQA and NEPA environmental processes.
New Expanded Passenger Concourse At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
World Class Transit Station At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Elevator Escalator Restroom Way Finding Sample Images
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Baggage Handing Waiting Area Security Sample Images
Link US- Potential Development At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept View from Alameda Street
Link US- Potential Development View from West Plaza At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
Link US- Potential Development View from West Plaza At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Metro Life at Union Station Sample Images
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Retail Districts Circulation Diagram At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Passenger Waiting/Arrival Areas Sample Images At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Chef s Corner Sample Images At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Grab-n-Go Sample Images At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
Link US- Potential Development At Grade Passenger Concourse Concept View from Patsaouras Bus Plaza
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Above Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Above Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
New Expanded Passenger Concourse Above Grade Passenger Concourse Concept
Commercial Street Corridor
Commercial Street Corridor Potential Urban Design Opportunities
Commercial Street Corridor Potential Active Transportation Opportunities
Commercial Street Corridor Potential Urban Design Opportunities Sample Images
Commercial Street Corridor Potential Urban Design Opportunities Sample Images
Planned Circulation & Active Transportation Sample Images
Potential River Access Sample Images
Project Phasing
Project Schedule We Are Here Stage I Stage II Stage III Stage IV Notice of Intent/ Notice of Preparation Comment Period and Scoping Meeting Summer 2016 Alternatives Analysis Summer 2016 to Winter 2017 Draft EIR Comment Period Spring 2018 Draft EIS Comment Period Summer 2018 Final EIR Winter 2018 Final EIS and Record of Decision Spring 2019 Public Involvement Tentative Subject to Change
Project Cost and Funding Sources Preliminary Estimate Project Cost range from $1.7 to $2.5 Billion 1. Refining alternatives that reduce project costs including Integrated Design or Phased Construction and Above or Below Grade New Expanded Passenger Concourse. 2. Estimated Project Cost does not include potential mixed use development on the east portal and west plaza. Status of Funding 1. Environmental and Preliminary Engineering Funded 2. Design and Construction Actively Pursuing Funding
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