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Originally Posted by craigs
How did it go? Was there a presentation?
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Thanks for asking Craigs. The meeting was all about the station locations and entrance/exit points for all 6 alternatives. No formal presentation, more of a wandering set of walk-ups. They each had a board and computer for every station location with information, satellite views and a representative from each of the teams; Metro, LA Skyrail (BYD) and STP (Bechtel) answering questions and presenting at each point. It was very interesting, like they were all battling it out. Metro consultant would speak first, then each of the P3 reps. I've been to many Metro meetings and have never seen anything like this, usually it’s just a Metro rep/consultant. It was cool to see the vying for attention and respect. Alt 1-5 are all P3 and 6 is Metro
Alt 1-3 (LA Skyrail BYD) monorail transfer stations at the Orange line and Expo will have the longest walks between platforms. The Sepulveda configuration is weird because Metro is grade separating and moving the Orangeline station over to elevate above Sepulveda from its current location next to the 405. This is weird because BYD will have a full block long walk to transfer. And the Expo line will also have a full block-long walk.
Alt 4 & 5 (STP Bechtel) will be a single bore tunnel, a first for LA, and will have the least amount of demolition/impact to existing buildings and infrastructure. It was fascinating thinking about how this line will be seriously multi-leveled. Think about the Sepulveda station on alt 4. The Orangeline will be elevated at Sepulveda, then this line would go over that. 3 above grade Levels of public transport with sky-high views of the Valley.
: They are playing up their smaller less intrusive station boxes and 2 min headways compared to alt 6 larger 4 min headway trains. Alt 4 still my favorite, those views… I need
Alt 6 (Metro), the Van Nuys bl route ending at Bundy is the only driver operated alternative and will be constructed in twin bore configuration. The station boxes are also the largest of all which contributes to why the route is the straightest of all of them, also the most expensive. The Wilshire station has the longest biggest box to accommodate the larger trains which does have a bonus of an entrance all the way to Kinross ave, 2 blocks north from Wilshire.
In all alternatives, The Wilshire/Westwood station will be huge! With 5-6 entrances in combination with the Purple line. The most of any station in Metro's network right now.
They said all these presentation would be available online, but I've looked and I dont see them. Will attend another meeting and take pictures to share with more detail. Maybe I'll start making videos.