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Pasadena Transportation Advisory Commission Presentation September 27, 2018

What Is BRT?

Examples of BRT Stations Safe, well Safe, well lit, and with rail-like amenities lit, and with rail-like amenities

Examples of BRT Running Ways Center Running Center Running Curb Running Curb Running

Project Background • Measure M Project – Projected opening date between FY 2022 and 2024 – $267 million available from Measure M & SB1 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) • Metro Board has committed to operate a 100% zero ‐ emission bus fleet by 2030 – The NoHo to Pasadena BRT will open with zero ‐ emissions buses

BRT Can Offer Solutions • Pasadena is a major employment destination – Large number of people commuting into the city results in additional auto traffic and delays – Causes unpredictable travel times – Reduces air quality • A premium rail-like BRT service could help: – Provide an appealing alternative to driving – Encourage more people to choose transit – Improve air quality and create a healthier city – Provide quick and convenient access to local and regional activity/employment centers – Augment the Metro Gold Line and Pasadena’s investments in first/last mile and other transportation improvements

Study Area

BRT Concept 1 – Street Running • Approximately 18 miles of BRT connecting Metro Gold Line to Metro Red/Orange Line via Colorado, Broadway, Brand, Glenoaks, Olive, and Lankershim • Alternative street concepts include: Central (Glendale) – Magnolia (Burbank) – – Alameda (Burbank)/Flower (Glendale) – Green/Union Couplet ( Pasadena ) – Chandler (Burbank)

Pasadena Street Concepts • Primary street concept: Colorado Boulevard • Alternative street concept: Green/Union couplet

BRT Concept 2 – Freeway Running • Approximately 17 miles of BRT connecting Metro Gold Line to Metro Red/Orange Line via SR-134 (Similar to Metro Line 501) • Alternative freeway concepts via SR-134/I-5 to Hollywood Burbank Airport

Pasadena Freeway Concept • SR-134/Fair Oaks/ Del Mar Station • Alternative freeway concepts: – Exit on Colorado – City staff recommended route continue to PCC

Summary of Street and Freeway Concepts • Preliminary daily ridership estimates from 2017 technical study 10,000 to 18,000 – Numbers to be refined once more defined project identified

Project Schedule Environmental Alternatives Study (EIR) & Engineering Construction Operation Analysis Conceptual Engineering Summer 2018 - FY 2022 - 2024 Spring 2019 Continued Public Participation

Next Steps • Community meeting in Pasadena October 3, 2018, 6 – 8 PM, Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena • Spring 2019 – Return to Metro Board with completed Alternatives Analysis – Conduct public scoping meetings – Begin Draft EIR • Continue to work with City of Pasadena throughout process