Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
JULY 14, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: EXPO/CRENSHAW STATION FIRST/LAST MILE PLAN
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
ADOPT the Expo/Crenshaw First/Last Mile Plan (Attachment A).
Issue
ISSUE
The Expo/Crenshaw First/Last Mile Plan (Plan, Attachment A) presents a menu of potential streetscape improvements for the Expo/Crenshaw Station on the E Line (Expo) and forthcoming Crenshaw/LAX Line. The Plan's recommendations address enhancing safety, comfort, and access in the area surrounding the station.?Metro staff conducted additional engagement during the month of May as directed by the Metro Board in March 2021. The plan includes a Supplement (Attachment C) incorporating this community feedback and detailing priority projects based on the level of community support.
Notwithstanding additional technical review and vetting of individual improvements that may be necessary, adopting the Plan would aid in future grant funding applications for implementation.
Background
BACKGROUND
First/Last Mile (FLM) planning is part of Metro efforts to improve safety and access to transit, deriving from the 2016 Board Motion 14.1 direction to integrate FLM planning into new transit projects. In 2019, staff identified an opportunity to conduct a focused FLM plan in collaboration with other Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) efforts in the area, including the joint development partnership with LA County adjacent to the station.??
The Plan differs slightly from previous Metro FLM plans, in that it focuses more closely on the area immediately proximate the station, utilizing 1/4-mile and 1-mile radii for walking and biking projects, respectively. The Plan also recognizes and builds upon the prior planning work conducted in the area in anticipation of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project.??
The planning process and outreach are detailed in the supporting documents to the Plan.?The atta...
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