Sent via Fax and (213) RE: Request to Complete Undeveloped Corners with ADA Landing Pads and Curb Cuts

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1 The Honorable Richard Alarcon Councilmember, District 07 City of Los Angeles 200. pring t. #470 Los Angeles, CA Thursday, December 20, 2012 ent via Fax and (213) R: Request to Complete Undeveloped Corners with ADA Landing Pads and Curb Cuts Dear Councilmember Alarcon: The Transit Coalition, along with the interns of the California tate University orthridge Transportation Tiger Team, has researched and documented transit connectivity and access in the ylmar Community. The research revealed that there are a number of unmet transportation access needs within the community due to undeveloped corners. The corners that need to be addressed are: -- Glenoaks and Bledsoe -- Glenoaks and Cobalt -- Hubbard and Borden and -- Hubbard and Dronfield Metro Bus Lines 230 and 236 were established after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. Therefore Metro was unable to offer stops at non-compliant, undeveloped corners. To address this situation, the City of Los Angeles needs to complete curb cuts, sidewalks and curbs. Line 230 intersects with Line 234 at Hubbard and Borden, where a transfer opportunity is desired, but not available. Line 236 travels along Glenoaks, but is not able to serve Guide Dogs of America and local schools and religious establishments due to uncompleted infrastructure. e believe that these projects are a good example of completing community access to all. Further, the completion will enable the mobility challenged to use the Metro Bus, rather than the more costly Access ervices. These proposals have been presented to the ylmar eighborhood Council and the Board recommended a position of support. Therefore, The Transit Coalition strongly recommends that you support the completion of undeveloped corners in the community of ylmar that prevent residents from using public bus service provided by Metro Bus Lines 230, 234 and 236. incerely, outhern California's Leading Transit Advocacy Group P.O. Box 567 * an Fernando, CA Voice: * Fax: The Transit Coalition (a project of LACBC) is a nonprofit public charity exempt from federal income tax under ection 501[c](3) of the Internal Revenue Code Bart Reed xecutive Director

The Transit Coalition proposes upgrading select corners in the ylmar area that local bus lines do not serve as the corners are not properly suited for pedestrians getting on and off of buses.

2 ylmar Area The ylmar neighborhood contains many streets with poor sidewalks that inhibit pedestrian mobility. The four intersections identified here represent a small but strategic selection, all with less than adequate pedestrian amenities. The Transit Coalition proposes upgrading select corners in the ylmar area that local bus lines do not serve as the corners are not properly suited for pedestrians getting on and off of buses. This is especially important for riders who rely on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards to make their trip easier or even possible. ome of the problems include dirt paths, eroded curbs, lack of curb cuts, narrow sidewalks, and obstructions on the sidewalk. As we identify these issues for each corner, a minimum recommendation for improvement will accompany the pictures along with a look at the surrounding sidewalk quality. ortheast an Fernando Valley Below is a map of the area containing all four intersections. Detail View ylmar Line 234 Line 236 Legend Line 236 Line 234 Line 230 Identified Bus tops Line 230 2

Completing ylmar treet Corners TIGR TAM Improving Mobility for veryone The Transit Coalition recommends the completion of undeveloped corners in the community of ylmar that prevent residents from

3 Completing ylmar treet Corners TIGR TAM Improving Mobility for veryone The Transit Coalition recommends the completion of undeveloped corners in the community of ylmar that prevent residents from using public bus service provided by Metro Bus Lines 230, 234 and 236. Bus Lines 230 and 236 were established after the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed. Therefore, where undeveloped corners exist, Metro is unable to make a stop to offer service. The corners that need to be addressed are: -- Glenoaks and Bledsoe -- Glenoaks and Cobalt -- Hubbard and Borden and -- Hubbard and Dronfield e believe that these projects are a good example of completing community access to all. By completing these corners for pedestrian access, Metro can add unserved stops to service these bus routes. Further, the completion will enable the mobility challenged to use the Metro Bus, rather than the more costly Access ervices. 3

Hubbard & Borden The intersection of Hubbard and Borden is a stop on Metro Bus Line 234, on Borden Ave.

The western corner of the intersection is the only one with a curb cut to the crosswalk, but Bus Line 230 boards

The southern corner has a cement sidewalk that turns to poor condition as it goes from the City of an Fernando to

The corner also lacks a curb cut. The eastern corner is a stop for Bus Line 234.

This corner needs a stop for Bus Line 230.

4 Hubbard & Borden The intersection of Hubbard and Borden is a stop on Metro Bus Line 234, on Borden Ave., and needs a stop for Bus Line 230 on Hubbard t. The western corner of the intersection is the only one with a curb cut to the crosswalk, but Bus Line 230 boards passengers at a grassy patch with no landing pad. The southern corner has a cement sidewalk that turns to poor condition as it goes from the City of an Fernando to ylmar. Turning onto the Hubbard side the sidewalk becomes a narrow strip of cement after passing through a dirt patch. The corner also lacks a curb cut. The eastern corner is a stop for Bus Line 234. The street has a curb cut but there is no cement or landing pad for the bus stop and no curb cut for the crosswalk. This corner needs a stop for Bus Line 230. orth Corner The northern corner of the intersection is cement and has a retail store but no curb cut for the crosswalk. The Transit Coalition recommends finishing the eastern corner, adding a landing pad to the western corner, as well as adding a curb cut to the remaining corners that are without one to provide service along Hubbard. ast Corner est Corner Borden Ave7th t Hubbard t 4 outh Corner

5 Hubbard & Borden Borden Ave Line 234 Line 230 Hubbard t 1 Line Line Proposed Bus top idewalk Quality Poor Good 5

Hubbard & Dronfield The intersection of Hubbard and Dronfield could be served by

The north and west corners are complete with curb cuts and adequate sidewalks.

A short distance from the corner, the dirt path becomes uneven and difficult to

The east corner is oddly shaped, narrows in parts, and lacks a curb cut access to

orth Corner The Transit Coalition recommends, at minimum, curb cuts at the eastern

6 Hubbard & Dronfield The intersection of Hubbard and Dronfield could be served by Metro Bus Line 230 traveling on Hubbard t. The north and west corners are complete with curb cuts and adequate sidewalks. The south corner has a curb, but with only a dirt walking path. A short distance from the corner, the dirt path becomes uneven and difficult to navigate. It also lacks a curb cut access to the crosswalk. The east corner is oddly shaped, narrows in parts, and lacks a curb cut access to the sidewalk. orth Corner The Transit Coalition recommends, at minimum, curb cuts at the eastern and southern corners, and finishing the southern corner to facilitate a bus stop. Further recommendation would be to reshape the eastern corner for a better pedestrian experience. ast Corner Dronfield Ave est Corner Hubbard t outh Corner 6

7 Hubbard & Dronfield Dronfield Ave Line Proposed Bus top idewalk Quality Poor Good Hubbard t Line

Glenoaks & Bledsoe The intersection of Glenoaks Blvd. and Bledsoe t.

The northern corner has a deteriorating curb and a dirt path.

The eastern corner is all dirt and lacks a curb cut access to the street.

The home property on the corner extends through the corner almost to the street.

orth Corner The western corner is without a curb and deteriorated.

8 Glenoaks & Bledsoe The intersection of Glenoaks Blvd. and Bledsoe t. could be served by Metro Bus Line 236 traveling along Glenoaks Blvd. The northern corner has a deteriorating curb and a dirt path. There is no landing pad for the bus or curb cut for sidewalk access. The eastern corner is all dirt and lacks a curb cut access to the street. The corner of the curb is deteriorating and the Bledsoe side is without a curb. The home property on the corner extends through the corner almost to the street. The southern corner has a curb, is paved and includes a curb cut. orth Corner The western corner is without a curb and deteriorated. The pathway is in the form of a dirt mound that is difficult to navigate. The Transit Coalition recommends at minimum curb cuts on all four corners, landing pads for the northern and southern corners to facilitate a bus stop. Further recommendation would be to grade the western corner to an appropriate height and install a curb. ast Corner est Corner Glenoaks Blvd Bledsoe t 8 outh Corner

9 Glenoaks & Bledsoe Glenoaks Blvd Line Proposed Bus top 1 idewalk Quality Poor Good Bledsoe t Line 236 9

Glenoaks & Cobalt The intersection of Glenoaks Blvd. and Cobalt t.

The northern corner is adequately constructed with a curb cut and cement walking path along both

The eastern corner has a deteriorating curb with no curb cut and a large tree obstructing movement.

The Cobalt t. side is cement, but the Glenoaks Blvd. side is a narrow dirt strip.

10 Glenoaks & Cobalt The intersection of Glenoaks Blvd. and Cobalt t. is served by Metro Bus Line 236 traveling along Glenoaks Blvd. The northern corner is adequately constructed with a curb cut and cement walking path along both streets. The eastern corner has a deteriorating curb with no curb cut and a large tree obstructing movement. The mostly dirt path becomes very narrow as it turns onto Glenoaks Blvd., and becomes undefined on Cobalt t. The southern corner has another deteriorating curb with no curb cut for access to the sidewalk. The Cobalt t. side is cement, but the Glenoaks Blvd. side is a narrow dirt strip. orth Corner The western corner has no curb cut and is very narrow on the Glenoaks Blvd. half, with the home property extending almost to the street. The Transit Coalition recommends, at minimum, curb cuts on all corners lacking them, as well as landing pads on the northern and southern corners for possible bus stop areas on Glenoaks Blvd. ast Corner est Corner Glenoaks Blvd Cobalt t outh Corner 10

11 Glenoaks & Cobalt Line Cobalt t Line Glenoaks Blvd Proposed Bus top idewalk Quality Poor Good 11

12 This presentation is a project of The Transit Coalition CU Transportation Tiger Team. idewalk Analysis by Data Collection by Content and Graphics by Photographs by ADA Research by Project upervision by Christopher Hicks, Kevin Kay Colin Linebaugh, Joshua M. chroder Kevin Kay Fipe Leilua, Kevin Kay Colin Linebaugh, aud Alsair Bart Reed About the author Kevin Kay is a recent graduate of Cal tate University, orthridge with a degree in Urban Planning. In his capacity as Planning Director for The Transit Coalition, he works on planning issues to advocate for and improve mobility in outhern California TRAPORTATIO CUTIGR TAM The CU Tiger Team is a group of student interns devoted to tackling transportation and mobility issues in outhern California on behalf of the Transit Coaltition. outhern California s Leading Transit Advocacy Group P.O. Box 567, an Fernando, CA Voice: Fax: C 2012 by The Transit Coalition The Transit Coalition (a project of the LACBC) is a nonprofit public charity exempt from federal income tax under ection 501[c](3) of the Internal Revenue Code TC-TigerTeam-12nk ylmarAreaBustopConditions

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