Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Subject
SUBJECT: FIRST/LAST MILE PLAN FOR THE EASTSIDE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PHASE 2 PROJECT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the First/Last Mile Plan for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project (Attachment A).
Issue
ISSUE
The First/Last Mile (FLM) Plan (Plan) for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project (Project) was prepared following established Metro Board policies, including the FLM Guidelines. The Plan includes a prioritized project list of FLM improvements for all of the seven stations of the full nine-mile Project: Atlantic, Atlantic/Whittier, Commerce/Citadel, Greenwood, Rosemead, Norwalk, and Lambert. These stations serve the cities of Commerce, Montebello, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier, and the unincorporated communities of East Los Angeles and West Whittier-Los Nietos. The Board's adoption of the Plan furthers Metro's goals, as the implementation of the Plan will provide pathways to transit for people of all ages and abilities, improve the safety of public streets and sidewalks for active transportation users, promote a healthy and active lifestyle, and reduce dependency on vehicle trips. Additionally, the Plan better positions FLM improvements for funding and implementation.
Background
BACKGROUND
As part of the Existing Conditions Analysis, the project team coordinated with local jurisdictions to review plans, policies, and projects that overlap the seven proposed stations and the three-mile wheel zone, equating to a 15-minute roll to/from the station using devices such as bicycles, wheelchairs, scooters, etc. There are several active transportation investments near the project area, including Measure M-funded projects in Pico Rivera, Commerce, and East Los Angeles.
The Plan includes a list of projects that improve safety, comfort, and access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other wheeled users to the s...
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