Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: VERMONT AND NORTH HOLLYWOOD TO PASADENA BUS RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDORS
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE this update on the status of the advanced technical studies for the Vermont and North Hollywood to Pasadena corridors in response to the July 24, 2014 and October 23, 2014 Board directives.
Issue
ISSUE
At the July 24, 2014 meeting, the Board directed staff to begin the advanced technical work on the Vermont and North Hollywood to Pasadena corridors as a result of recommendations from the Los Angeles County Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Street Design Improvement Study. Attachment A contains the Board directive. This was further supported through a subsequent motion approved by the Board at the October 23, 2014 meeting (Attachment B). This report updates the Board on the advanced technical work for the two corridors.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Background
In December 2013, staff completed the Los Angeles County BRT and Street Design Improvement Study. The purpose of the study was to develop recommendations for an effective countywide BRT system that includes dedicated peak period bus lanes and/or other general bus speed improvements. At the February 2014 Planning and Programming Committee, staff presented the study findings and identified nine potential BRT candidate corridors. Staff recommended moving forward with more detailed corridor level technical analysis of the nine corridor beginning with the Vermont and North Hollywood to Pasadena corridors.
Technical Studies
In July 2015, task orders were issued for consultant services to complete the Board directed advanced technical work for both the Vermont and North Hollywood to Pasadena corridors. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been established for each study consisting of representatives of affected jurisdictions along the corridor as well as other key stakeholders. The purpose of each TAC is to discuss project status, provide technical consultation, and receive feedback in order to identify any issues and/or challenges and potential resolutions. The first TAC meeting for each study was held on August 13, 2015. Both technical studies will be conducted concurrently and are expected to take up to 18 months to complete.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Staff will continue the technical studies for both the Vermont and North Hollywood to Pasadena corridors.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - July 24, 2014 Board Motion
Attachment B - October 23, 2014 Board Motion
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Michael Richmai, Transportation Planning Manager, (213) 922-2558
Martha Butler, Director, (213) 922-7651
Eugene Kim, Deputy Executive Officer, (213) 922-3080
Renee Berlin, Managing Executive Officer, (213) 922-3035
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Martha Welborne, FAIA, Chief Planning Officer, (213) 922-7267
