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Department of Transportation
Consideration of Potential City of Pasadena Position Related to SR710
Extension Alternatives Being Considered By MetroCity Council Presentation
December 10, 2012
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SR710 Extension Update
• The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is completing an Alternatives Analysis for the SR710 corridor
• Metro and Caltrans have initiated preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)
• Final EIR/EIS will identify Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the SR710 corridor>“Local” means the region, not Pasadena
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Purpose and Need (draft)
• Need for the project derives from: >Congestion on freeways, poor transit
operations, and cut-through regional traffic on local streets in the area generally bordered by State Route 2and Interstates 5, 10, 210 and 605 – Metro/Caltrans, Nov 2012
• Purpose of the project is to:>Improve efficiency of the regional freeway and
transit networks>Reduce regional traffic congestion on local
arterials>Minimize mobile sources environmental
impacts
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Study Area
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Metro/Caltrans Schedule
• December 2012 – Alternatives Analysis Report
• December 2012 – Initiate Draft EIR/EIS • February 2014 – Draft EIR/EIS comment
period• April 2015 – Final EIR/EIS certified• May 2015 – Record of DecisionAlter.
AnalysisDraft
EIR/EISDraft
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Alternatives Analysis Status
• Five alternatives selected for continued study>No Build>TSM/TDM>BRT>LRT>Freeway Tunnel
Source: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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No Build (2035 RTP)
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TSM/TDM Alternative
• Enhanced transit service>Approximately 25% increase in regional
service>New Rapid Bus on Rosemead Avenue corridor
• Active transportation (bike paths)• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
>To further improve traffic operations• Travel Demand Management (TDM)
strategies>Rideshare, commute alternatives
• Intersection/Local Street improvements
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Bus Service Enhancements
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Active Transportation (Bike)
Class II = On-street striped bicycle laneClass III = On-street signed bicycle route
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BRT Alternative (Incl. TSM/TDM)
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Options under study for Pasadena
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LRT Alternative (Incl. TSM/TDM)
• Underground station>Near Fillmore Gold
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sites>South Fair Oaks area>Alhambra
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Bus Feeder Concepts for LRTS
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Freeway Tunnel Alternative
• Options to be analyzed with and without trucks
>Freeway with/without TSM/TDM
>Freeway with/without TSM/TDM and tolls
>Freeway with/without TSM/TDM and BRT through the tunnel16
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BRT Concepts for FreewayS
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Air Quality Conformity
• SR710 Extension included in adopted 2012 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) >Important element for achieving conformity
with the State Implementation Plan for air quality
>Tolled tunnel used to maintain air quality over time
• Removing the SR710 Extension will make the RTP non-conforming unless replaced
• Penalty for not achieving conformity in RTPs>Federal transportation funds are withheld
except for a limited number of special project types
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Measure A Recap
• In 2001, Pasadena voters passed the Measure A initiative that declared:>"The policy of the City of Pasadena favors
completion of the 710 Freeway between the I-210 Freeway and the I-10 Freeway” (Measure A, §1)
• Measure A prohibits the City from taking a position against completion of the SR710 freeway that would connect the I-10 and I-210 Freeways
• Measure A does not limit City advocacy for or against other alternative freeways
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Measure A Options
• Comment on the aspects of the F-7 Tunnel project without formally opposing
• Submit to the voters the question of whether to oppose the F-7 Tunnel route
• Seek judicial determination as to whether Measure A constitutes a valid exercise of the people’s initiative power
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Recommendation
1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3);
2. Consider the potential impacts of SR710 alternatives, limitations imposed by Measure A, and whether the City should adopt a formal position in support of either of the following as the City’s preferred alternative:
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Recommendation (contd)
A. Bus Rapid Transit line connecting from Alhambra to Pasadena generally along Fair Oaks Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, Hill/Lake Avenue and California Boulevard, provided realignment that resolves issues identified in Attachment A.
B. Light Rail Transit (LRT) line connecting from Alhambra to Pasadena in an underground route generally along Fair Oaks Avenue with an underground terminus near Fillmore Street/Arroyo Parkway without the proposed maintenance yard on South Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena.
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Recommendation (contd)
3. Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Metro Board of Directors advising of the City's preferred alternative and concerns for adequate resolution of the issues listed in Attachment A;
4. Direct staff to > Represent Pasadena as a Participating Agency for
the SR710 EIS,> Continue to represent Pasadena on the Technical
Advisory Committee for the SR710 EIR, and > Return to City Council with further
recommendations as information becomes available
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Links to More Information
• Questions about Alternatives>http://
www.metro.net/projects_studies/sr_710/images/SR710_FAQs_About_Alts.pdf
• Questions about Trucks/Goods Movement>http://
www.metro.net/projects_studies/sr_710/images/sr_710_faqs_goods_movement.pdf
• SR-710 Study homepage>http://www.metro.net/projects/sr-710-conversa
tions/