REVISED
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
SUBJECT: BURBANK-BOB HOPE AIRPORT/HOLLYWOOD WAY METROLINK STATION PROJECT
ACTION: ESTABLISH LIFE OF PROJECT BUDGET AND PROGRAM ADDITIONAL FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION
Title
A. PROGRAMMING $2,585,858 for the Burbank-Bob Hope Airport/Hollywood Way Metrolink Station Project (BHA Project) in Surface Transportation Uniform Relocation Assistant Assistance Act (STURAA) funds;
B. ESTABLISHING the Life of Project (LOP) Budget at $8,439,858;
C. PROGRAMMING $2,500,000 in Measure R 3% funds for the BHA Project;
D. AMENDING the FY 2015-16 Metro budget to include $1,000,000 in Measure R 3% funds for the construction of the BHA Project;
E. 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. Based on the final design cost estimate, the Life of Project budget is $ 8,439,858. An additional $2,500,000 is needed to cover the anticipated costs of construction arising from third party agency input during the design phase.
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).
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