CC - Item 3A - Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Extension•
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER O&LC-Q.-
DATE: MAY 13, 2008
SUBJECT: EASTSIDE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PHASE 2 EXTENSION
SUMMARY
Metro has initiated an Alternatives Analysis (AA) study to evaluate potential alternatives for the
second phase of the Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension currently under construction. The goal
of the proposed study is to improve mobility in the corridor by connecting the Extension to cities
further east of Los Angeles. The Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 is east-west oriented and
includes all or portions of the City of Los Angeles, cities of Rosemead, Pico Rivera, Monterey
Park, Industry, Downey, Whittier, Commerce, Montebello, South El Monte, El Monte, Santa Fe
Springs, Bell, as well as unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County.
The project's goals are:
• To identify ways to provide a transit connection to the Metro Gold Line Eastside
Extension now under construction
• To link cities further east of Los Angeles to the regional transit network
• To improve mobility in the Project Area by enhancing transit options
• To plan for projected growth in a sustainable manner
The Alternatives Analysis will look at various modes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with
dedicated bus lanes, as well as at-grade, below-grade, and above-grade rail options.
Additionally, funding constraints could dictate a series of phased extension segments that would
need to be identified and evaluated. Upon completion of the Alternatives Analysis, the results
and recommendations will be presented to the Metro Board of Directors. The initiation of an
environmental process may then be authorized.
Metro staff will be visiting Rosemead this month to discuss the refined alternatives in greater
detail and to brief City staff on the latest project developments and key milestones as the
Alternatives Analysis process moves towards completion. Currently, the Metro Board is
scheduled to consider the results of this study this Fall and make a determination on what, if
anything, will move forward for environmental evaluation.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the City Council support the potential route that parallels the 60
freeway and direct staff to continue working with Metro.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: 6'
Rosemead City Council •
May 13, 2008
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
Matt Eve
City Planner
City Manager
Attachment A: Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Study Area Map
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