Restoration of Historic Streetcar Servicein Downtown Los Angeles
Alternatives Analysis (AA)FINAL
January 13, 2012
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Restoration of Historic Streetcar Service in Downtown Los AngelesAlternatives Analysis
i1/13/2012
Table of Contents1.0
PURPOSE AND NEED ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1
Previous Planning Efforts ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2
Project Study Area Description ................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1
Project Study Area Overview ....................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2
Characteristics of PSA .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3
Demographics in PSA ................................................................................................................. 16
1.2.4
Transit Service and Facilities in the PSA ............................................................................... 25
1.2.5
Traffic Conditions in PSA .......................................................................................................... 35
1.3
Statement of Need ........................................................................................................................ 39
1.3.1
Geographically Disconnected Pedestrian Network ............................................................. 39
1.3.2
Lack of Local Short-Trip Transit Service .............................................................................. 39
1.3.3
Increased Transit Demand ......................................................................................................... 40
1.3.4
Traffic Patterns and Imbalanced Parking Capacity ............................................................. 41
1.3.5
Underutilized Land and Historic Buildings ........................................................................... 41
1.4
Statement of Purpose .................................................................................................................. 42
1.4.1
Enhance Mobility and Transit Circulation in Downtown Los Angeles ......................... 42
1.4.2
Support the Growth and Revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles ............................... 44
2.0
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY ................................................................................. 47
2.1
Evaluation Process ....................................................................................................................... 47
2.2
Initial Screening Evaluation Criteria ...................................................................................... 49
2.3
Final Screening Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................ 51
3.0
INITIAL SCREENING OF ALTERNATIVES .............................................................. 53
3.1
Initial Screening Alternatives ................................................................................................... 53
3.2
Initial Screening Evaluation ...................................................................................................... 64
3.3
Initial Screening Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 75
4.0
FINAL SCREENING OF ALTERNATIVES .................................................................. 77
4.1
Final Screening Alternatives ..................................................................................................... 77
4.1.1
Changes to Alternatives Prior to Final Screening ............................................................... 77
4.1.2
Combined Alternatives for Final Screening ........................................................................... 79
4.2
Final Screening Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 89
4.2.1
Ridership......................................................................................................................................... 89
4.2.2
Capital Costs .................................................................................................................................. 93
4.2.3
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Costs ............................................................................. 95
4.2.4
Cost/Benefit ................................................................................................................................... 96
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