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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MARCH 18, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: UNIVERSAL CITY/STUDIO CITY STATION ACTIVATION AND MOBILITY HUB CONCEPT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
a. INTRODUCING a station activation and mobility hub concept at Universal City/ Studio City B Line (Red) Station; and
b. AUTHORIZING staff to develop a strategic plan, including identifying necessary real estate, infrastructure and financing to support the station activation and increased mobility.
Issue
ISSUE
Staff is presenting a station activation and mobility hub concept at the Universal City/Studio City Station (Station) to form a long-term vision for the property which will improve the customer experience and enhance the quality of life in the surrounding communities.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Station was opened in 2000 as part of the B Line (Red) Segment 3 Project. Located just a mile south of the confluence of the 134, 101 and 170 freeways, the Station is in a prime real estate location providing the jobs and housing-rich San Fernando Valley with dramatically reduced travel times to Hollywood and downtown.
Metro owns two large parcels at the Station. The first parcel is the Station's main parking facility located on the north side of the 101-freeway with access from both Lankershim Boulevard and Campo de Cahuenga. The second parcel is directly across the street and currently serves as a bus plaza and layover facility with an entrance on Campo de Cahuenga. These two pieces of property provide ample real estate and opportunity to transform the Station.
Three parking facilities service the Station. Metro's main lot has a capacity of 550 parking spaces and serves as the main facility. Two additional park and ride facilities south of the 101-freeway owned by Caltrans (80 spaces) and LA County (202 spaces) also serve the Station totaling just over 800 spaces for the station.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
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