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Phase 1 Project Status:

Phase 1 Project Status:. Design Approved drawings issued for construction of Work Package A3, Trench Construction Received 85% design from FFP for 2 Packages: B1, Utilities, Vermont to Harcourt B2, Corridor Improvements, Vermont to Harcourt

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Phase 1 Project Status:

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  1. Phase 1 Project Status: Design • Approved drawings issued for construction of Work Package A3, Trench Construction • Received 85% design from FFP for 2 Packages: • B1, Utilities, Vermont to Harcourt • B2, Corridor Improvements, Vermont to Harcourt • Began negotiation of construction costs for Work Package A2, Corridor Improvements, 23rd Street to Vermont Avenue • Continue Construction Cost Estimates on 85% Work Packages: • B1, Utilities, Vermont to Harcourt • B2, Corridor Improvements, Vermont to Harcourt 1

  2. Phase 1 Project Status: Construction • Construction between 23rd Street and Washington is progressing. Track alignment change required to incorporate an access road to LATTC driveways will extend the construction duration. • Continued utility relocations to support trench construction • Continued procurement for Work Package A4, 61” Water Line Relocation • Continued potholing for utilities in Segments B and C • Continued storm drain line relocation between Adams and 23rd Street along Flower Street • Began construction submittal process to support trench construction 2

  3. Phase 1 Project Status: CPUC Grade Crossing Applications • 10 CPUC applications have been filed for the 44 crossings on the project that require CPUC approval • Protests have been filed on all 10 grade crossing applications • CPUC staff protest of LATTC driveway crossings has been withdrawn • Expo Communities United (ECU) submitted protests on the last two applications filed, and the Authority has responded to ECU. • Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) has given Neighbors for Smart Rail (NFSR) until July 6 to file protest • ALJ has notified all parties of intent to hold workshop and Preliminary Hearing during the week of July 16 3

  4. Phase 1 Project Status: Real Estate • Completed termination of 52 leases; 22 leases remain active • 14 parcels are certified • 14 property appraisals are complete • 6 Offers pending acceptance • 4 agreements are in escrow • 4 parcels have been acquired • The final design has identified 11 additional partial acquisitions to meet City curb radius and ADA criteria 4

  5. Phase 1 Project Status: Third Party Agreements • 8 Third Party Agreements are necessary for the project • 4 agreements have been executed: • AT&T • Caltrans • City of Los Angeles • County of Los Angeles • 4 agreements are still being processed: • LADWP • Culver City • Golden State Water • Time Warner 5

  6. Phase 1 Project Status: Government/Community Relations • Hosted the Mid-Corridor Project Status Update Community Meeting at Dorsey High School • Hosted an Urban Design Committee Meeting at Baha’i Center • Participated in the SoRo Community Festival • Participated in the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern Chapter Transportation Night Event • Briefed LAUSD OEHS and Dorsey High School Principal regarding the status of the Farmdale Crossing • Circulated construction notices to Mid-Corridor and West End stakeholders regarding the Pre-Cast Girder Construction Yard Site • Completed Business Assessments in Segment B 6

  7. Phase 1 Planned Activities: Design • FFP will submit 100% design for Work Package A2, Corridor Improvements, 23rd Street to Vermont Avenue • FFP will submit 60% design for 3 Work Packages: • Work Package C1, Utility Improvements, Harcourt to Venice • Work Package C2, Corridor Improvements, Harcourt to Venice • Work Package D2, Trackwork Procurement and Installation 7

  8. Phase 1 Planned Activities: Construction • Continue utility relocation to support trench construction • Start CIDH/Secant pile drilling for A3 trench wall (823 CIDH Piles) • Start sewer line relocation between Adams and Washington on the East side of Flower Street • Continue demolition and reconstruction of curb and sidewalk on West side of Flower Street • Start installing temporary street lighting system along West side of Flower Street between 23rd and Washington 8

  9. Phase 1 Planned Activities: Government/Community Relations • Continue meeting with administrators, parents and teachers at schools sites along alignment to provide construction schedule and safety information tips • Continue meeting with various stakeholders in Segment A to discuss upcoming trench construction activities • Host Project Status Update Meeting for Segment C on July 17 at the Culver City Senior Center • Attend various community events to promote the Expo Light Rail Project Real Estate • Continue real estate acquisition and lease termination activities Third Party Agreements • Negotiate Master Cooperative Agreement with Culver City • Execute Memorandum of Understanding with Time Warner 9

  10. Phase 1 Project Status: Construction Progress Conduit Installation on Figueroa. 10

  11. Phase 1 Project Status: Construction Progress Sewer Line Installation on Exposition 11

  12. Project Major Milestones May2007 Jun 2007 Jul 2007 Sep 2007 Oct 2007 Aug 2007 Approve Construction Package B2 Corr Imp Vermont to Harcourt Approve Construction Package B1 Utilities Vermont to Harcourt Approve Construction Package A2 Corr Impmnts 23rd –Vermont & all CCTV Approve Construction Pkg. A3 (Trench) & CCTV (A3) Approve LNTP Procure TPSS Prefab Bldg Package D3 Authority Actions Negotiate Construction Package B1 Utilities Vermont - Harcourt Negotiate Construction Package B2 Corr Imp Vermont to Harcourt Negotiate Construction Package A2 Corr Impmnts 23rd –Vermont & all CCTV Negotiate LNTP Procure TPSS Prefab Bldg Package D3 Negotiate Construction Packages A3 (Trench) & CCTV (A3) Negotiate Construction Package C1 Utilities Harcourt to Venice Design Build Contract Downtown End Project Status Update Meeting Mid-Corridor Project Status Update Meeting West End Project Status Update Meeting Mid-Corridor Project Status Update Meeting West End Project Status Update Meeting Downtown Project Status Update Meeting Community Outreach Legend: Urban Design Committee Meeting 12

  13. Summary of Jobs Program Activities: June 2007 • Added 72 new individuals to the Jobs Program Inquiries Log, the database listing residents seeking employment opportunities with the Expo Local Jobs Program. There are 539 interested residents on the database. • Hired 11 new construction workers in June; 5 of those hired were local residents • In conjunction with PVJOBS, completed two job program orientations for interested local residents. Will conduct 8 more orientation sessions over the next few months. • Hired intern from Dorsey High School. • Continued to meet with Union Local 300 and Carpenters Union Local 409 Field Representatives to discuss progress in hiring new and existing union members from the Expo corridor. Will continue to meet with the Unions on a monthly basis. • Distributed Expo Jobs Program information throughout the Expo Corridor to libraries, community organizations, senior centers and retail establishments. 13

  14. Phase 2 Project Status: AA/EIS/Conceptual Engineering • Continued data collection on various environmental issues, e.g., biological resources, historic resources, etc. • Continued Phase 1 Grade Crossing Policy analysis development for LRT alternatives • Continued monitoring development of Metro Ridership model (originally due in January ‘07) • Continued development of BRT, TSM and build alternatives • Conducted a successful technical meeting with FTA Headquarters staff to review preliminary service levels, draft Purpose and Need and modeling approach 14

  15. Phase 2 Project Status: AA/EIS/Conceptual Engineering (cont.) • Collected baseline noise and vibration data from monitoring sites • Completed field measurements at existing service sites • Continued defining ROW and Venice/Sepulveda alignments in order to determine impact areas • Continued defining existing ROW ownership data 15

  16. Phase 2 Planned Activities: AA/EIS/Conceptual Engineering • Complete initial physical description of ROW and Venice/Sepulveda plan and profile to support impact analysis • Receive Metro Ridership Model and begin QC testing and alternatives coding • Continue evaluation of potential station locations, parking lots, and TOD opportunities • Continue identification of environmentally sensitive receptors 16

  17. Phase 2 Planned Activities : Government/Community Relations • Complete Public Participation Plan • Conduct tours of the alternative alignments for elected official staff as requested • Conduct staff briefings for local, state and federal elected official representatives as requested • Initiate series of outreach activities to provide updates on work progress and address public concerns 17

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