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PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: BURBANK-BOB HOPE AIRPORT/HOLLYWOOD WAY METROLINK STATION PROJECT
ACTION: PROGRAM ADDITIONAL FUNDS
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RECOMMENDATION
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WITHDRAWN: CONSIDER:
A. PROGRAMMING $2,585,858 for the Burbank-Bob Hope Airport/Hollywood Way Metrolink Station Project (BHA Project) in Surface Transportation Uniform Relocation Assistant Act (STURAA) funds;
B. PROGRAMMING $1,500,000 in Measure R 3% funds for the BHA Project;
C. AMENDING the FY 2015-16 Metro budget to include $1,000,000 in Measure R3% funds for the construction of the BHA Project;
D. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer, or his designee, to negotiate and execute all agreements necessary for this action.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro has been working with the Airport and Metrolink staff to design and develop the Bob Hope Airport/Hollywood Way Metrolink Station (Project) on the Antelope Valley Line. Final design has been completed and the cost estimate is $7,734,858. An additional $1,500,000 is needed to cover the anticipated costs of construction.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Project will provide a station connection at the airport to north Los Angeles County passengers using the Metrolink service on the Antelope Valley Line. This station will provide a "plane to train" connection for passengers using this Metrolink line, especially those riders in northern Los Angeles County. In addition to the platform, canopies, and station amenities, the design includes "kiss and ride" turnouts on San Fernando Boulevard. In addition, turnouts are provided for shuttle service from the Airport. This station will be an important part of the ground transportation network at the Airport that includes the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC).
Due to design revisions required by the City of Burbank and Metrolink, modifications were made to the Project that affected the construction cost....
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