Metrolink Station Relocation Study Presentation

Station Location Feasibility Study
San Gabriel Valley

San Gabriel Valley Service Council Meeting
May 8, 2017
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Presentation Purpose
Introduce and present the Metrolink

Station Location Feasibility Studies
and get your feedback

Background

Four Independent Studies
Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing El
El Monte Monte Metrolink Station closer to the El Monte Bus
Station
Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

Montebello/
Montebello/Commerce Metrolink Station closer to
Commerce
the Citadel Outlets
Analyze the feasibility of creating a new Metrolink

Rio Hondo station at the base of Rio Hondo College

Northridge Northridge Metrolink Station to Reseda Boulevard

Study Objectives
1. Identify potential relocation options for the three existing
stations and location options for a potential new Rio Hondo
station; and related benefits and challenges
2. Identify opportunities to:
Maximize rail to bus connectivity
Improve active transportation connections to existing and
planned developments
Improve transportation connectivity
Improve First Last Mile amenities
Develop Transit Oriented Development and other land use
improvements

Initial Evaluation
Potential station locations were identified and screened

down to one potential location for further analysis
The initial analysis evaluated the station options on a
qualitative level using 10 evaluation criteria
The evaluation criteria are weighted and were rated as:
High (most favorable)
Medium
Low

Evaluation Criteria
Community &
Transit
Physical Impacts Stakeholder Operations Costs
Accessibility
Preference
Regional Right-of-way and Comments and Impacts to rail and Conceptual cost
connectivity property impacts concerns from the bus operations estimates
Americans with Environmental community and
Disabilities Act and impacts stakeholders
First Last Mile Utility impacts
Parking
considerations
Land use
considerations

Station

Montebello/
Commerce
the Citadel Outlets



El Monte
Why Study the Relocation of the Station?
The El Monte Metrolink Station and the El Monte Bus Station are
located about -mile apart. The Citys growing Downtown District and
the Gateway transit oriented community provide an opportunity to
consolidate transit services to enhance mobility in the community.

El Monte
Analyze the feasibility of relocating

the existing El Monte Metrolink
Alternative 1 Station closer to the El Monte Bus
Station
Improve existing transit services

Alternative 2 between the existing El Monte
Metrolink Station and the El Monte
Bus Station
Alternative 1 El Monte
Relocation
Feasibility of Relocating Station

Relocation
Five Initial Station Locations

Relocation
Potential Location
Location 3:
Not selected due to impacts
to existing utilities and
passenger rail operations
Location 2:
Not selected due
to impacts to
passenger rail
operations
Location 4:
Selected for
further analysis
Location 5:
Location 1: Not selected due to
Not selected due to physical constraints
access constraints of new developments

Relocation
Benefits & Challenges
Benefits Challenges
1. Location option is less than 1/3-mile 1. Aerial platform could be the first in the
from the El Monte Bus Station Metrolink system
2. Station parking nearby 2. Extended second track could have
significant environmental and
3. Consolidates transit hubs and Rio construction impacts
Hondo Bike Path access providing a
multi-modal hub 3. Private property acquisition may be
required
4. Extended double track offers increased
rail operational flexibility 4. Would require pedestrian safety
improvements for transfers
5. Potential Transit Oriented Community
opportunities and synergies with
Gateway Development

Relocation
Potential Location

Alternative 2
Existing Station
El Monte
Station Ticketing
Station Platform
Two Electric Car Charging Stations

Existing Station
First/Last Mile Improvements
Sidewalk and Crossing

Class II Bike Lanes Improvements
Improved Wayfinding NexTrip Bus Arrivals

Bus-Rail Interface
Existing Station
Active Transportation Improvements
Metro Bike Hub
Extending the east end of the station platform

to allow direct access from Tyler Avenue and
provide safety crossing improvements
Bike Share Stations (at the Bus

Station and Metrolink Station and
throughout Downtown El Monte)
Station

Montebello/
Commerce
the Citadel Outlets



Montebello/Commerce
Why Study the Relocation of the Station?
The Citadel and the Commerce Resort are expanding, and are expected
to draw 40% more visitors each year. This increase cannot be
accommodated by private automobile travel alone, hence the need to
study opportunities for a multi-modal hub near these developments.

Montebello/Commerce
Analyze the feasibility of relocating the

Alternative 1 existing Montebello/ Commerce Metrolink
Station closer to The Citadel and the
Commerce Casino
Improve existing transit services and

Alternative 2 connections around The Citadel, the
existing Montebello/ Commerce Metrolink
Station and the Commerce Casino

Alternative 1 Montebello/Commerce
Relocation
Feasibility of Relocating Station
411 Average Weekday

Boardings at the existing
Montebello/Commerce
12 Weekday Trains Metrolink Station
Union Pacific-owned
Riverside Line

Relocation
Benefits Challenges
1. Location option is a 5-minute walk 1. Station relocation subject to
from the nearest entrance to The agreement with Union Pacific
Citadel Outlets Railroad
2. Opportunity for a multimodal 2. Limited vacant land available for
transit hub synergies with: station development and parking
The Citadel
Commerce Casino 3. Bus operations and traffic
Washington Gold Line constraints in an area heavily
Alignment (Light Rail Transit) impacted by seasonal traffic
3. Frees up existing station for 4. Existing Montebello/ Commerce

Transit Oriented Development station was recently improved and
opportunity has an established ridership base

Relocation Potential Station Location

Alternative 2
Existing Station
Montebello/Commerce
Station Plaza
Platform
Bus Transit Center

Existing Station
Potential First/Last Mile Improvements
Secure bicycle
Improving the pedestrian landscape parking
outside of the Station along Flotilla Street
Bike Share Opportunities

Existing Station
Potential First/Last Mile Improvements
NexTrip Bus Arrivals

Bus-Rail Interface
Sidewalk and Crossing

Class II Bike Lanes Improved Wayfinding Improvements
Station

Montebello/
Commerce
the Citadel Outlets



Rio Hondo
Why Study the Feasibility of a New Multi-Modal Hub?
With a growing population in the Greater Whittier Narrows area, there

is an opportunity to streamline multiple transit related projects and
services by establishing a multi-modal transit hub in this area.

Rio Hondo
Analyze the feasibility of

creating a multi-modal hub at
the base of Rio Hondo College
Improve transit connectivity to

Rio Hondo College area
utilizing existing transit services

Alternative 1 Rio Hondo
New Station
Feasibility of Creating a New Station
12 Weekday Trains
Union Pacific Owned-
Riverside Line

Alternative 1
New Station
Rio Hondo
Three Station Location Options

Alternative 1
New Station
Rio Hondo
Three Station Location Options

Alternative 1 Rio Hondo
New Station
Feasibility of Creating a New Station

Improve connections to planned developments
Rio Plaza
Metrolink Intermodal
Downtown Burbank Station Transportation Center
Metro Long Beach Transit Mall

Alternative 1
New Station
Rio Hondo
Benefits Challenges
1. Opportunity to create multi- 1. New station would be subject to
modal hub, with active approval from Union Pacific
transportation amenities and Railroad
bus/shuttle connections
2. Private property acquisition may
2. Potential station platform is be required for additional
approximately 1/4-mile from the parking capacity
base of Rio Hondo College
3. Existing equestrian trail must be
3. Station within 2 miles of major modified and maintained
businesses and destinations

Alternative 1
New Station
Rio Hondo
Potential Station Location

Alternative 2
Transit Rio Hondo
Improvements

Alternative 2
Transit Rio Hondo
Improvements Nearby Active Transportation Connections

Alternative 2
Transit Rio Hondo
Improvements Transit Connections
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N7
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Next Steps

Contact Information
Mail: Kate Amissah Mail: Lilian De Loza-Gutierrez

Metro Metro
One Gateway Plaza MS: 99-13-1
Los Angeles, CA 90012 One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
E-mail: amissahk@metro.net
E-mail: delozagutierrezl@metro.net
Phone: 213.922.1203
Phone: 213.922.7479

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Station Location Feasibility Study

San Gabriel Valley

San Gabriel Valley Service Council Meeting May 8, 2017 1

Introduce and present the Metrolink

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Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

Analyze the feasibility of creating a new Metrolink

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

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Potential station locations were identified and screened

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Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

Analyze the feasibility of creating a new Metrolink

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

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Analyze the feasibility of relocating

Improve existing transit services

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Two Electric Car Charging Stations

Sidewalk and Crossing

Improved Wayfinding NexTrip Bus Arrivals

Metro Bike Hub

Extending the east end of the station platform

Bike Share Stations (at the Bus

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

Analyze the feasibility of creating a new Metrolink

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

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Analyze the feasibility of relocating the

Improve existing transit services and

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411 Average Weekday

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3. Frees up existing station for 4. Existing Montebello/ Commerce

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Bus Transit Center

Bike Share Opportunities

NexTrip Bus Arrivals

Sidewalk and Crossing

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

Analyze the feasibility of creating a new Metrolink

Analyze the feasibility of relocating the existing

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With a growing population in the Greater Whittier Narrows area, there

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Analyze the feasibility of

Improve transit connectivity to

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