Approval of a Cooperative
Agreement for Design and
Construction of the Metro
NoHo to Pasadena BRT
Corridor Project
City Council
March 26, 2024
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation
1. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with
Metro for design and construction of the
NoHo to Pasadena BRT Corridor Project,
subject to Staff’s proposed changes.
2. Direct staff on whether to include a more
detailed project description which specifies
the inclusion of mixed-flow lanes on Olive
Avenue.
2 Tonight’s Presentation
• What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
• Project Description, Alignment, and Status
• Proposed Cooperative Agreement
• Recommended Changes
• Project Description
• Recommendation
3 What is BRT?
BRT: Premium rail -like service
“Light Rail on Tires”
• Dedicated Stations
• Pay Fare Prior to Boarding
• Frequent Service (every 5 to 10
minutes)
• Street Improvements to Increase Speed
• Dedicated Lanes
• Queue Jumps
• Signal Priority
• Will Use Electric Vehicles
4 Project Description & Alignment
5 Current Project Status
• Late 2023 thru Early 2024: Metro Procures Design Consultant Services • March 2024: City Council to Consider Approval of Cooperative Agreement • Early 2024 thru Mid 2025: Metro Completes Design Plans • Mid 2025 thru Mid 2027: Construction
6 Proposed
Alignment
In Burbank
Bus Lane – Curb Running
(Parking Removal)
Bus Lane – Center Running
Travel Lane Removal
Mixed Flow with Cars
Mixed Flow with Cars
until Ridership Goal Met
Station
Bus Lane – Side Running
Travel Lane Removal
City Council Direction
Metro Board Approval
7 Cooperative Agreement
Defines how City and Metro Work Together to
Design the Project
• Define Roles and Responsibilities
• Clarify Design Parameters
• Procedures for Plan Review and Approval
• Dispute Resolution
• Utility Conflicts
• High Level Project Maintenance
• City Reimbursement for Project Costs
8 Cooperative Agreement
Recommended Staff Changes :
• No Metro Credit for Expired Service Life
• Agreement Should Define Major Project
Elements to be Maintained by Metro
• City-owned Utility Adjustments Procedures
9 Cooperative Agreement
Project Description
• Metro and City Still Disagree on Olive Avenue
Mixed Flow versus Bus Lane
Option 1 :
• Include Explicit Project Description w/ Mixed Flow
• Explicitly conveys City’s position in Agreement
• Metro may not be able to approve without
further action
• City risks proceeding with no agreement
10 Cooperative Agreement
Project Description
• Metro and City Still Disagree on Olive Avenue
Mixed Flow versus Bus Lane
Option 2 : Remove Project Description
• Recommended by Metro
• City / Metro can approve agreement, resume
design
• City works with Metro to resolve Olive design
• City can withhold permits if design does not
meet City Council’s direction
11 Olive Bridge Connection to Metrolink
Olive Bridge BRT station not included in the project.
In lieu of making Olive Bridge connection contingent on approving Agreement, Staff recommends:
• Add Olive Bridge to
CIP in FY 2024-25
• City to begin high-level
planning
• Explore outside funding
12 Recommendation
1. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with
Metro for design and construction of the
NoHo to Pasadena BRT Corridor Project,
subject to Staff’s proposed changes
2. Direct staff on whether to include a more
detailed project description which specifies
the inclusion of mixed-flow lanes on Olive
Avenue.
13 Questions and Discussion
David Kriske
Assistant Community Development Director
(818) 238-5269
[email protected]
14 Detailed Alignment Maps for Questions
15 Pass Avenue / SR -134 Ramp to Buena Vista / Olive
16 Buena Vista / Olive to Lake / Olive
17 Lake / Olive to Glenoaks / Alameda
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