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Public Outreach – August 2011 Collateral Materials
Fact Sheet
Contact card
Comment Sheet
Welcome Sheets
LAX User Questionnaire
Presentation Boards
Pre-Scoping Comments
Name/Nombre: Organization/Organización: Address/Dirección: Tel:
Email/Correo electrónico
Meeting Venue/Lugar de reunión: Union Station Flight Path Museum Veteran’s Memorial Complex __________________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return comment sheets to the comment box; any staff member; or by mail to Roderick Diaz, Project Director and Cory Zelmer, Project Manager; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; One Gateway Plaza, 99-22-3; Los Angeles, CA 90012. You can also submit a comment via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Comments are requested by October 1, 2011.
LAX User Questionnaire
Metro would like to know more about your travel needs to LAX. We appreciate your input and thank you for your time.
1. About how often do you travel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?
Several times a week Once a week Once a month A few times a year Once a year or rarely Never
Thinking about your most recent trip to LAX…
2. Why did you travel to LAX? (Please select only ONE option).
Personal/leisure air travel – in USA (domestic)
Personal/leisure air travel – outside USA (international)
Business air travel – in USA (domestic)
Business air travel – outside USA (international)
Job at airport Job near airport Pick up friend or family member Business event near airport Leisure event near airport Other—specify:______________
3. Did you travel with friends, family, or
business colleagues? Yes No
4. How did you travel to LAX?
Drove, parked in short-term parking Drove, parked in long-term parking Dropped off by car Van service (e.g., SuperShuttle) Taxi, limousine, or town car Public transit (bus or train) Rental car shuttle Hotel shuttle Metro Rail then transfer to shuttle Bike or walk Other – specify: _____________
5. If you took public transit, which service did you use?
LAX FlyAway shuttle Metro bus Long distance bus (e.g. Santa
Barbara Airbus) Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Other – specify:______________ N/A – did not travel by public
transit
6. Why did you choose to travel the way you did? (Please select TWO options).
Save money Save time Avoid traffic It was convenient Help the environment Relax/reduce stress Save on cost of parking I don’t have a car / I don’t drive I had lots of luggage Decided by my employer Other—specify: ______________
7. On your last trip, how long did you give
yourself to get to LAX: ____ hours, and ____ minutes.
8. Not including airfare, about how much did you spend to get to and from LAX (including parking costs)? $__ __ __. __ __
9. Did your employer pay for part or all of your last trip to LAX?
Yes No
LAX User Questionnaire – Page 2
The following questions are about improving your travel experience to LAX:
10. What are the best ways to improve your travel experience to and from LAX? (Select all that apply)
Shorter and more reliable door-to-terminal travel times
Provide more long-term parking near the airport
Less traffic congestion in terminal area
Less traffic congestion on the way to the airport
Improve transit service to the airport Other—specify: ______________
11. What ONE thing would have made your last
trip to or from LAX better? Cheaper parking or fare to/from
airport Shorter travel time to terminal Shorter wait time (for shuttle, transit,
taxi, etc.) Easier to travel with luggage Shorter walk to the terminal Less traffic on way to airport Less traffic at airport curbs Improved transit access More short-term parking More long-term parking Other—specify: ______________
12. If transit service to LAX were improved,
which of the following would be most important to you: A. (Choose One)
Short walks to terminals Fewer stops along the way
B. (Choose One)
More frequent service Fewer or no transfers
13. If you have used public transit at other airports what did you like most about it?
Easy to use Short travel time Frequent service Short walks to terminals Luggage accommodations Few or no transfers Cost/value Other—specify: ______________ N/A
14. What is your home ZIP code?
__ __ __ __ __ Do you have any comments? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for participating in our questionnaire! Please return this form to the person who gave it to you or return it by mail to Cory Zelmer, Project Manager; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; One Gateway Plaza, 99-22-3; Los Angeles, CA 90012. Questionnaires are requested by October 17, 2011. Please visit www.metro.net/greenlinetolax or call (310) 499-0553 for more information about Metro’s plans for improving transit to LAX. Additional information (optional): Name: _ Address: ______ _ Email Address: ______
Please place me on the mailing list to be updated on plans for improved transit to LA
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1988: Coastal Corridor Rail Transit Project
1991: LAX/Metro Green Line Interagency Task Force
1994: Metro Green Line Northern Extension Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report
2002 – 2004: LAX Master Plan
2004 – Present: LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS)
2007– Present: Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project
2008: LAX/Metro Green Line Interagency Taskforce
Previous Studies
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Who is Traveling to LAX?
Where do LAX Employees Live?Where do Passenger Trips Begin?
How do Passengers Travel to LAX?Who is Using LAX?
Sources: LAWA Air Passenger Survey, 2006; LAWA Employee Data, 2011
56%
44% Los Angeles Area Residents
Visitors to Los Angeles
Daily TripsSouth Bay: 10,300
Central/East LA: 9,900
West Side: 8,500
Orange County: 7,900
Gateway Cities: 5,100
San Fernando Valley: 4,400
San Gabriel Valley: 3,400
Other: 4,200
55%
11% 10% 9%5% 3% 3% 2% 1%
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40%
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Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS)
Sponsor: LAWA
Program-level environmental review focused on airport-wide improvements
Focus: support modernization of LAX to accommodate nearly 79 million annual passengers
Address concerns about certain LAX Master Plan projects
Projects under study:
–Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or Automated People Mover (APM)
–Terminal, runway, and taxiway improvements
Completion of DEIR expected early 2012; FEIR expected early 2013
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Sponsor: Metro
Project-level environmental study of transit connections to LAX
Focus: connect regional transit networks to LAX terminals
Measure R funded project: $200M (2008$)
Modes being considered:
– Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
– Light Rail Transit (LRT)
– Automated People Mover (APM)
Completion of DEIS/DEIRexpected early 2013; FEIS/FEIRexpected 2014
Common Goal: Connect regional travelers to LAX
Comparison of SPAS to Metro Green Line to LAX
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Project Development Process
5 Stages of Project Development
Future Phases
Prepare Final EIS/EIR
Metro Board Certifies Environmental
Document
Record of Decision (ROD)/Notice of
Determination (NOD)
Initial Public Meetings(Where We Are Now)
Analyze, Screen & Define Alternatives for Draft EIS/EIR
(Preliminary Engineering
/ Final Design)
Scoping Meetings
Preparation of Draft EIS/EIR
Circulation of Draft EIS/EIR & Public Hearings
Selection of LocallyPreferred Alternative
(LPA)
Initial Public Meetings(Where We Are Now)
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Purpose and Need
1. Provide a high-quality experience for passengers traveling between airport terminals and the regional transit system
2. Satisfy travel demand associated with a modern, world-class international airport
3. Increase the share of transit trips to and from LAX and reduce regional traffic congestion with minimal impact on airport facilities and surrounding communities
4. Integrate with existing and future transit connections and airport facilities
5. Design an airport connector project that best leverages all potential funding sources
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Screening Criteria
1. Enhance the passenger experience
2. Facilitate ease of connectivity from Central Terminal Area (CTA) to off-CTA airport-related functions and regional transit network
3. Promote ridership
4. Avoid conflicts with FAA safety areas, utilities, and passenger-restricted zones
5. Yield high project benefits in relation to costs
6. Maximize institutional and funding support
7. Reduce traffic impacts on the regional transportation network
8. Demonstrate compatibility with long-term regional plans
9. Accommodate high-volume passenger loads in a line-haul configuration
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Growing Transit Network with Measure R
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Project Study Area
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Alignments Under Consideration
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Central Terminal Area (CTA) Alignments Under Consideration
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Airport Connections Around the Country
Sacramento (SMF) - 2017
San Francisco (SFO) - 2003
San Jose (SJC) - 1987
Los Angeles (LAX) - 1995 Phoenix (PHX) - 2013
Salt Lake City (SLC) - 2015
Portland (PDX) - 2001
Note: Years shown correspond to the opening year or planned opening year of the system
Denver (DEN) - 2015
Albuquerque (ABQ) - 2007
Dallas (DFW) - 2000
Miami (MIA) - 2012
San Diego (SAN) - 1981
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 2000
Atlanta (ATL) - 1988
Saint Louis (STL) - 1993
Chicago Midway (MDW) - 1993
Chicago O’Hare (ORD) - 1970
Cleveland (CLE) - 1968
Wash. Dulles (IAD) - 1984
Wash. National (DCA) - 1977
Baltimore (BWI) - 1980
Philadelphia (PHL) - 1985
Newark (EWR) - 1996
New York (JFK) - 2003
Providence (PVD) - 2010
Boston (BOS) - 2004
Milwaukee (MKE) - 2005
Minneapolis (MSP) - 2004
Shown as (fixed guideway) or (bus)
Shown as on map below
Direct Regional Rail
Airport Circulator
Hybrid
Shown as (rail) on map below
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Seattle (SEA) - 2009
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Source: Google Maps
Source: Hatch Mott MacDonald
Direct Regional Rail
• 15.6-mile LRT service connecting the airport to downtown Seattle
• Trains operate every 7 to 15 minutes
• The SeaTac/Airport Station, opened in 2009, allows passengers to travel between the airport and downtown Seattle in 36 minutes
• Station is connected to the airport terminal by an approximately 975-foot-long pedestrian walkway
• Number of airport passengers using rail service is not yet known
Example: Portland, OR (PDX) Example: Seattle, WA (SEA)
Connects a regional rail system to an airport, commonly with a single station, but sometimes with multiple stations when there are multiple terminals
Often used in airports with compact terminal areas
Requires longer walking distances for passengers at airports with multiple terminals
• 52.4-mile, 4-line LRT system connecting the airport, Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro and Clackamas County
• Trains operate every 15 minutes
• The Airport Extension, opened in 2001, allows passengers to travel between the airport and downtown Portland in 38 minutes
• Station is located 200 to 700 feet from airport entrance
• 6% of airport passengers get to the airport using LRT
TriMet Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) System Map
Portland International Airport Ave Station Aerial Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal
Route from Terminal to the SeaTac / Airport Link Light Rail Station
View of SeaTac / Airport Link Light Rail Station from East
Central Link Light Rail System Map
Source: TriMet
Source: Port of Portland Source: King Count DOT
Source: Port of Seattle
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Airport Circulator
8.5-mile APM connecting the airport to MTA New York City Transit subways and buses and the Long Island Rail Road
Trains operate every 5 minutes
The ten-station system, opened in 2003, allows passengers to travel between the airport and midtown Manhattan via Jamaica Station in approximately 40 minutes
The distance between the stations and the terminals range from 0 to 950 feet
8% of passengers get to the airport using rail service
Example: New York, NY (JFK)
Connects regional transit service with an airport-based circulator system
Provides service between several closely-spaced locations, such as terminals and/or other airport facilities (such as parking garages and car rental facilities)
Often used in airports with multiple terminals
JFK International Airport AirTrain System Map
Jamaica Station AerialJFK International Airport Aerial
3.5-mile long BRTservice connecting airport terminals A, B, C, E, with downtown Boston
BRT service, opened in 2005, allows passengers to travel between the airport and downtown Boston in 15-25 minutes using bus-only lanes for 3.5-miles
Buses operate every 10 to 15 minutes
BRT buses stop directly in front of all terminal entrances
12% of passengers get to the airport using bus/van service
Example: Boston, MA (BOS)Logan International Airport Area Map
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Silver Line Logan International Airport Aerial
Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Source: Bing Source: STV, Inc
Source: Massport
Source: MBTA
Source: Bing
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Source: Bing
Hybrid (Direct Regional Rail + Airport Circulator)
Terminal(s) served by direct regional transit and a circulator to connect terminals
Often used in large airports with one heavily used or central terminal and where terminals are separated by long distances
2.8-mile APM connecting all terminals, terminal garages, the BART Station, and the rental car center. BART directly serves the International terminal
BART operates every 15 minutes, APM operates every 4 minutes
The 9-station system, opened in 2003, allows passengers to travel between the airport and downtown San Francisco via BART in approximately 35 minutes
The distance between the stations and the terminals range from 0 to 175 feet
7% of passengers get to the airport using rail service
Example: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
AirTrain StationSan Francisco International Airport Aerial
San Francisco International Airport AirTrain System Map
Example: Chicago, IL (O’Hare-ORD)O’Hare International Airport Area Map
O’Hare International Airport Aerial Chicago Blue Line TrainSource: Tripist
Source: Chicago Department of AviationSource: San Francisco International Airport
Source: Bing Source: Wikipedia
• 24-hour rail system that operates between the 3 domestic terminals, the international terminal, long-term parking, the Metra Station and PACE stop
• “L” trains operate every 6 to 15 minutes, APM operates every 3 minutes
• Regional rail service (Blue Line) directly connects O'Hare airport to downtown Chicago
• Regional rail station is located in the lower level concourse, 500 feet from baggage claim
• 5% of passengers get to the airport using rail service
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Source: Lea+Elliott
• Electrically powered by overhead wires
Vehicles can be linked together to accommodate up to 335 passengers per 2-car train set
• Requires traction power substations every mile along tracks
• Can share maintenance facility with light rail system
Considered for direct regional rail connection
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Automated People Mover (APM)
Low- to medium-capacity vehicles that are comparable to the existing Metro Orange Line
Can accommodate up to 60 passengers per bus
Utilizes technologically-advanced buses and dedicated bus lanes to offer rail-like service at a lower cost and with greater flexibility
Suited for all trip lengths and where trips have dispersed origins
Can share maintenance facility with bus system, if available
Can accommodate curbside service
Considered for airport circulator system connection
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Modes Under Consideration
Source: Metro
Source: MBTA
Low- to medium-capacity automated (i.e., driverless) vehicles that are not interoperable with Metro rail lines
Can accommodate up to 50 passenger per train
Utilizes electric cars operating on grade-separated and exclusive tracks
Suited for short-distance circulation within major activity centers like airports
Requires additional maintenance facility
Considered for an airport circulator system connection
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Existing/Planned Transit