Improve Mobility and Connectivity in the Transit-Dependent Project Area

Description

Application Purpose: The Purpose of This New Transit Service Is to Improve Mobility and Connectivity in the Transit-Dependent Project Area. The Project Will Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and Vehicle Miles Traveled Improve Safety and Traffic Congestion Support the Creation of Jobs and Increase Transit Ridership. These Improvements Will Greatly Benefit the Region Which Has the Worst Air Quality and Traffic Congestion in the Country and Comprises About Half of Californias Disadvantaged Community Population. Specifically the Project Aims to:* Improve Mobility in the Eastern San Fernando Valley by Introducing an Improved North-South Transit Connection Between Key Transit Hubs/Routes;* Provide a New and More Reliable Transit Option That Improves Passenger Mobility and Enhances Transit Accessibility/Connectivity for Residents to Local and Regional Destinations and Activity Centers;* Increase Transit Service Efficiency (E.g. Speeds and Passenger Throughput); and* Encourage a Modal Shift from Driving to Achieve Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions.; Activities Performed: The Scope of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project Comprises 6.7 Miles of 11 Stations 11 Traction Power Substations Overhead Contact System 34 Vehicles and a Maintenance and Storage Facility. IT Also Includes Row Acquisition Relocation Communications/Signaling Buildings Bike Parking and Pedestrian/Vehicle Access Are Included. The Light Rail Transit System Will Operate Along a Semi-Exclusive Right of Way in the Median of Van Nuys Boulevard Separated by a Barrier Except at Signalized Intersections. The Project Will Connect Key Destinations and Create Opportunities to Access the Growing San Fernando Valley Subregion and Other Areas of Los Angeles County. IT Will Also Improve Travel Between the San Fernando Valley Subregion and the Westside Cities Subregion of Los Angeles County After the Completion on Metros Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project. Meanwhile the Projects Stations Located Near Metro Local and Rapid East/West Bus Service Will Improve System Connectivity. A Detailed Description of the Project Is Provided in Attachment 1. Attachment 2 Includes Figures Showing the Projects Location in the Context of the Existing and Future Transportation System.; Expected Outcomes: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction by 1084556 Metric Tons Reduce Traffic Increase Access to the Community. East San Fernando Valley Will Then Have a Planned 6.7MILES of 11 Stations 11 Traction Power Substations Overhead Contact System 34 Vehicles and a Maintenance and Storage Facility.; Intended Beneficiaries: Populace of LACMTA Transit Service Area and Local Area Commuters; Subrecipient Activities: LACMTA Does Not Intend to Use Subrecipients.

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