Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
APRIL 20, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: NORTH HOLLYWOOD TO PASADENA BUS RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project (a new, 19-mile long, at-grade bus rapid transit line with twenty-two (22) stations);
B. CERTIFYING, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR);
C. ADOPTING, in accordance with CEQA, the:
1. Findings of Fact, and
2. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
D. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State of California Clearinghouse.
Issue
ISSUE
The North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Project (Proposed Project) would build a high-quality BRT line connecting the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, traveling east-west between the North Hollywood Metro B/G Line (Red/Orange) Station, the Memorial Park L Line (Gold) Station, and Pasadena City College (PCC). The Proposed Project is funded through Measure M and SB-1 funds with an anticipated opening date of 2024. It aims to meet the priorities set out in Metro's Vision 2028 strategic plan to offer high-quality mobility options and outstanding trip experiences while enhancing the quality of life of the communities it serves.
Metro is the CEQA Lead Agency and has completed the steps required for the Final EIR to be considered for certification by the Board. The Executive Summary of the Final EIR is included as Attachment A. Certification of the Final EIR also includes approval of the Findings of Fact (Attachment B) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Attachment C).
Background
BACKGROUND
The Proposed Project is a 19-mile BRT corridor with 22 stations. The study area serves as ...
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