Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program
Workshop
September 10, 2019
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Agenda
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1. Background• Funding• Policy Pillars
2. Program Overview• Administration• Cycle 1
3. Deep Dive and Discussion Topics• FLM Priority Network Category• Active Transportation Corridors Category• Partnership Roles Discussion• Timely Use of Funds Discussion
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Background
Active Transportation Funding
Measure M established a 2% Active Transportation Fund
Metro Active Transport (MAT) Program
• $1.68 billion Measure M funding (adjusted for inflation)
• Multi-year, competitive program
• Regular cashflow ($75M through FY25)
• Subject to establishment of Administrative Procedures
• Guided by PAC
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Specified/Allocated:• MAT Program Approx. $1.6B*• LA River Path Approx. $58M**
UnallocatedApprox. $524M
* Year of Expenditure $** Current estimate Measure M 2% funding
Policy Pillars
Board has established prioritization and investment framework
FLM Board Directive(Motion 14.1)
Equity Platform
Active Transportation Strategic Plan
• Acknowledges regional inequities, targets need• Focus and deliver
• Framework for strategic AT investments • Two core components:
1. FLM Priority Network2. Active Transportation Corridors
• Deliver FLM as part of future Transit Corridors• Defines priority network for investment
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Vision 2028 Strategic Plan
• High-quality mobility options; user experience; enhance communities; leadership & collaboration
ATSP Vision
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• 661 Stations• Dedicated On-street: 1,390 miles• Shared On-street: 55 miles• Off-street: 510 miles• Total: 1,955 miles
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MAT Program Overview
MAT Program Overview
In this section…
Administration
• Active Transportation Corridors Category
• FLM Priority Network Category
Cycle 1
• Funding
• Roles
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Program Overview: Administration
• Administrative Procedures create permanent program structure
• Program will be administered in cycles• 2 to 5 year cycles with cashflow
commitment
• Cycle priorities may vary
• Eligible Activities
1. Active Transportation Corridors
2. FLM Priority Network
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Program Overview:Active Transportation Corridors Category
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Objectives
• Move ATSP vision into action
• Create multi-jurisdictional corridors
• Establish lasting partnerships
• Build upon recent experience
• Create pipeline for strategic investment
Benefits
• Supports regional network
• Targets high need areas
• Moves complex projects forward
• Creates partnerships
Program Overview: First/Last Mile Priority Network Category
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Objectives
• Move ATSP vision into action• Address existing stations and stops
identified by Board Motion• Deploy efficiently in a concentrated
radius (1-2 blocks)• Test FLM Toolkit• Pilot streamlined delivery
Benefits• Highly visible• Target high need areas• Lower cost (more locations)• Creates partnerships
Program Overview:Cycle 1 Strategy
Structure
• 5 years
• $75M
• Focus on:
1) AT Corridors
2) FLM Priority Networks
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Goals
• Advance key policies (ATSP, Equity)
• Implement FLM and Corridor projects
• Visible results / build momentum
• Develop and/or test project delivery and partnerships
• Target areas of highest need
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS
Program Overview:Cycle 1 Funding
Active Transportation Corridors
• Up to 5 projects
• $7-8m each
• Conceptual development through environmental (possibly a portion of final design, construction depending on costs)
FLM Priority Network
• Up to 10 projects
• $500k-5m each
• Conceptual development through construction
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FLM Network
AT Corridors
Program Overview:Cycle 1 Project Selection Process
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1Inventoried
Range of Eligible Projects
• FLM Priority Network (273 stations/stops) Improvements
• Active Transportation Corridors in ATSP (120 corridors)
2Prioritized per
Established Criteria
• Equity
• Safety
• Mobility & Connectivity
3Solicit
Interest, Evaluate
Submissions
• Letter of Interest
• Limited Evaluation
4 Select, Initiate
Projects
• Board Action on Final Selection
• Programming of Initial Phases
CURRENT STAGE
Program Overview:Cycle 1 Anticipated Timeline
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Project Solicitation
Metro Board Meeting
Potential Recipient
Workshop
Notice of Cycle Initiation
Aug 26, 2019
Sept 10, 2019
Dec 5, 2019 (anticipated)
Board Action + 30 days / Jan 6,
2020*
Program Agreements /
Project Initiation
Metro Board Meeting
Project Selection
Letters of Interest Due
Board Action + 90 days / Mar 4,
2020*
Board Action + 120 days / Apr 3,
2020*
Board Action + 180 days / May
28, 2020*
Board Action + 240 Days / Aug
3, 2020*
*Dates may change
Program Overview:Cycle 1 - Metro’s Role
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Active Transportation Corridors
• Anticipate leading through environmental phase
• $37.5m portfolio
• Up to 5 projects in Cycle 1
FLM
• Lead/staffing role to vary case-by-case
• Can be Metro led thru scope development
• $37.5m portfolio
• Up to 10 projects in Cycle 1
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Deep Dive and Discussion
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Deep Dive and Discussions
In this section…
• Active Transportation Corridors Category
• FLM Priority Network Category
• Partnership Roles
• Timely Use of Funds
Participation Requested
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• Prioritized corridors identified in ATSP
• Identified Top 15 corridors
• Fund corridors that are 3+ miles, cross multiple jurisdictions (2+)
• More complex & challenging to implement
• Funding early phases (environmental, early design)
• Compete for ATP and other funding for later phases (final design, construction)
Deep Dive: Active Transportation Corridor Category
Deep Dive: Active Transportation Corridor Category- Top 15
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What’s your take on…
• Interest in implementing corridors identified?
• Issues with corridors?
• Issues with any jurisdictions participating?
• Impediments?
• Other?
Deep Dive: Active Transportation Corridor Category – Reactions?
Deep Dive: FLM Priority Network Category
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Concept
• Create visible, functional “transit zone” around station
• All toolkit components (crosswalks, lighting, seating, more)
• Focused, smaller scale intervention (1-2 blocks)
• Streamlined delivery
• Prior planning not required
• Very limited application process
Deep Dive: FLM Priority Network Category - El Monte Station
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Ramona Boulevard
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Deep Dive: FLM Priority Network Category - El Monte Station
Street trees
Protected bike lane
Pedestrian lighting
First/last mile ideasExisting conditions
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Deep Dive: FLM Priority Network Category - El Monte Station
Existing conditions First/last mile ideas
Enhanced bus stop
Improved crossings
Bicycle-friendly intersection
Santa Anita Boulevard
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What’s your take on…
• Interest?
• Reasonable timelines?
• Impediments?
• Prior planning?
• Other?
Deep Dive: FLM Priority Network Category – Reactions?
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• Metro coordinates through environmental phase
• Project sponsors commit:
In-kind staff support to Metro/consultant project team
Facilitate review and permitting
• Project sponsors lead final design/construction
Deep Dive: Partnership Roles – Active Transportation Corridors
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• TBD, flexible case by case
• Suggested model
Metro to lead initial work (scope development)
Handoff to jurisdiction for remaining work
> Design, environmental (if needed)
> Construction
• Variations
Metro to lead project delivery with assurances/caveats
Metro to lead some components (e.g. improvements on Metro property)
Deep Dive: Partnership Roles – First/Last Mile Priority Network
Deep Dive:Partnership Roles – Reactions?
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What’s your take on…
• Metro leading through environmental phase for corridors?
• Metro leading scope development for FLM?
• In-kind commitment, staff liaison?
• Streamlined review, permitting?
• Contracting approach?
• Follow up consultations (pre-solicitation)?
• Other thoughts?
Deep Dive:Timely Use of Funds
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• Funds programmed on phase-by-phase basis
• For project sponsors leading the phase:
12 months to begin expenditures
36 months to complete contracted phases
1 time extension per phase
Metro reserves ability to rescind/reprogram
• For project sponsors supporting a Metro-led phase:
60 days to execute Cooperative Agreement or MOU
Maintain staff liaison throughout
Deep Dive:Timely Use of Funds – Reactions?
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What’s your take on…
• Reasonableness of provisions?
• Suggestions for other approaches?
• Foreseeable impediments to timely performance?
Next Steps
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Project Solicitation
Metro Board Meeting
Dec 5, 2019 (anticipated)
Board Action + 30 days / Jan 6,
2020*
Program Agreements / Project Initiation
Metro Board Meeting
Project Selection
Letters of Interest Due
Board Action + 90 days / Mar 4,
2020*
Board Action + 120 days / Apr 3,
2020*
Board Action + 180 days / May
28, 2020*
Board Action + 240 Days / Aug
3, 2020*
*Dates may change
• Workshop feedback incorporated into solicitation
• AT Corridors: Conference calls with involved jurisdictions
• Metro staff available for consultation on projects