LongRangeTransportationPlanUpdateKick-off

PolicyAdvisoryCouncil,July11,2017

BACKGROUND1. AboutMetro2. AboutLongRangeTransportationPlans3. Metro’sExisting2009LRTP

ANEWLRTP1. ApproachtotheNewLRTP2. OverallProcess3. ThePolicyAdvisoryCouncil’sRole4. Questions&Discussion

Overview

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Metro’sTransportationResponsibilities

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RegionalPlanner

RegionalBuilder

RegionalOperator

RegionalFundingPartner

RegionalDesigner

…forLosAngelesCounty

• AplanforLosAngelesCountytofund,build,manageandoperatemajortransit,highwayandactivetransportationprojects

• Forecastslongrangeneedsandfundingavailability,andplansaccordingly

• Minimum20-yearhorizon,buttheMeasureMexpenditureplanhorizonyearis2057

• Performance-based

• Theimplementedplanisbasedonexpectedrevenue(fiscally-constrained)

WhatisaLongRangeTransportationPlan(LRTP)?

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• Transportationplanningisacooperative,performance-drivenprocessbywhichlongandshort-rangetransportationimprovementprioritiesaredetermined (FHWAandFTA,2015)

• Planandprogramtransportationinvestmentscomprehensivelyandthoughtfullyusingaparticipatoryprocess

• Complywithfederalandstatelawrequirements

• DifferentthanSCAG’sRegionalTransportationPlanbutfeedsintoit,givingMetroflexibility

• Understandtheavailabilityofresourcestoaddresstrends,needsandwantsandmakedecisionstoprioritizeaccordinglyandstrategizetoachievegoals

WhyPrepareanLRTP?

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• 30-yearplanninghorizon

• Atoolforplanningandfundingcapitalprojects,includingMeasureR

• Performancecriteriaemphasizedranking,selectingandprioritizingtransportationprojects

• Sustainabilitywasakeyguidingtheme

• Focuswaslimitedtomulti-modalimprovementswithinfundingconstraints

• DoesnotincluderecentStateofGoodRepairrequirements

Overviewofthe2009LRTP,AsAmended

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• MeasureMsetsthestageforanew,innovativeLRTPbecauseofitstransformativescopeand40-yearhorizon

• MeasureMestablishedanewbaselinefromwhichtoplanandprogram

• Adapttoongoingpopulation,demographic,employment,economicandfiscalchanges

• Addressevolvingpriorities

• NowisthetimeforMetrotobecomprehensiveandinnovative

WhyDoestheLRTPNeedanUpdate?

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• Modularapproach—flexibleanddifferentiatedinrecognitionthatagencystaff,externalpartnersandcommunitieshavevaryinglevelsofinterestsandresponsibilities

• Comprehensiveapproach—willintegrateandstrengthenconnectionsbetweenexistingplansandprogramsintotheLRTPcomprehensivelyandaddnewfeaturestofillingapsorprovidefornewwants

• Dynamicapproach—willdeliberatelycreateareasofoverlapbetweenstandalonemodulestoreinforcecontinuousintegrationandcomprehensiveness,whileallowingfortheplantoaddressacontinuumoftimingmilestones

ApproachestotheUpdate

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• Defineandsupportatransportationvisionfortheregion

• Workwithourdiversepartnercommunitiestodoso

• Setcriticalinvestmentprioritieswithfundsthatarestillchallengedwhencomparedtoneed

• Conducttheprocesswithanalyticdisciplineandtransparency

• Askthekeyquestions;discovertheanswersthroughamethodicalandparticipatoryupdateprocess

KeyLRTPUpdateObjectives

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Module1– VisionModule2– IntroductionModule3– UnderstandingNeeds,WantsandConditionsof:

‒ OurCommunities‒ OurPartners‒ OurMetroBaseline

Module4– ValuesFramework‒ GoalsandPolicies‒ PerformanceMeasures

LRTPFoundationalModules

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Module5– TransportationNetworkandManagementPlan‒ APlanforMobilityandAccess‒ APlantoManageandOperate

Module6– ImplementingthePlan‒ APlantoBuild‒ APlantoFund

Module7– Evaluation‒ CommitmenttoImplementation‒ LinkedtoMeasureMAssessmentRequirements‒ EnsuresaContinuouslyReinforcingPlan

LRTPServeandManageModules

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• PublicEngagementandAnalyticalRigor• Equity,EnvironmentandHealth• ResourceandEconomicDevelopmentConsiderations• InnovationsandResiliency

GuidingThemes

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AModularContinuum

• InnovationsandResiliency

• ResourceandEconomicConsiderations

• Equity,EnvironmentandHealth

• PublicEngagementandAnalyticalRigor

Understanding ValuesFramework

TransportationNetwork&

ManagementPlan

Implementing&EvaluatingthePlan

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AndMore:ANewStrategicPlan

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MetroStrategicPlan

PerformanceMetrics

LongRangeTransportation

PlanPerformanceMetrics

VisionGoalsPoliciesPriorities

• Finalizeworkplan• Determineprojectscope• Assignresources

• Study,listenandlearn:understanding• Demonstrateunderstanding:valuesframework• Createandevaluatealternatives

• Prioritizeandstrategize• Selectpreferredplan• FinalizeLRTPanditsimplementationprogram

OverallProcessFY2018– FY2020

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PolicyAdvisoryCouncilSTAKEHOLDERADVISORS

ThereseMcMillanPROJECTDIRECTOR

ManjeetRanuPRINCIPAL-IN-

CHARGE

KaliehHonishPROJECTMANAGER

ModuleWorkingGroupsMETRO&AGENCYTECHNICALWORK

LiaisonsWorkingGroup

SENIORLEADERSHIPTEAMLIAISONS

ConsultantsSPECIALIZEDEXPERTISE

&STAFFSUPPORT

MarkYamarone

DEPUTYPROJECTMANAGER

RenaLumDEPUTYPROJECT

MANAGER

SubjectMatterExpertsTOPICADVISORS

LRTPUpdateLeadershipTeam

• AdvisorygroupaccountabletotheBoardofDirectors• HelpguidetheLRTPUpdateprocessby:

‒ Identifying,focusingandclarifyingtopics‒ Providinginputonoptions‒ Suggestingpriorities

• Promotepublic/stakeholderengagement• PACandstaffrolesaredifferent

PAC’sRoleintheLRTPUpdate

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Discussion&Questions

BacktothePAC

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