Author: CDM Smith

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Published: 2017

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The purpose of this Technical Study is to address issues identified in the November 2014 Board Motion, which the Metro Board of Directors passed subsequent to the release for public review on August 22, 2014 of the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIS/EIR). The Draft EIS/EIR studied two Build Alternatives to extend the Metro Gold Line east of its current terminus at Atlantic Boulevard in East Los Angeles: the State Route (SR) 60 Light Rail Transit (LRT) Alternative and the Washington Boulevard LRT Alternative. Based on the volume and scope of comments received on the Draft EIS/EIR, the Board deferred the selection of a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) and determined that additional technical investigation would be needed to address major areas of concern raised by Cooperating Agencies, corridor cities and stakeholders. In addition, the Board directed staff to identify a new north-south connection for the Washington Boulevard LRT Alternative and explore the feasibility of operating both the SR 60 LRT and Washington Boulevard LRT Alternatives. This report describes the results of the technical analysis and associated refinements to the project alternatives. In addition, it summarizes feedback received at community meetings, implications on the project scope and presents additional considerations for project implementation, including funding and environmental next steps. The final section presents recommendations for an updated Project Definition for Metro Board consideration.