Construction Update

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E-Newsletter
Volume 2, Issue 4
Installation of the 110 foot superstructure
weighing 65,000 pounds that will help
support the reconstruction of the Flower
Street Bridge over the I-110 Freeway.
For more information about the Expo Line, visit our website at BuildExpo.org
Construction Update:
Segment A/Downtown Corridor:
Construction activities in the downtown corridor
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include, utility and civil improvements
(such
sidewalks and light posts), construction of a
frontage road at LATTC, framing and placement
of concrete for the 23rd Street, Jefferson/USC,
Expo Park/USC and Vermont stations, reconstruction of the Flower Street and Adams Boulevard
Bridges over the I-110 freeway, and installation
of rail inside the trench and along Flower Street.
Formwork for the Vermont Station
Curb and driveway construction at LATTC
Construction of the 23rd Street Station
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Track installation within the trench
Track installation at the north end opening of the trench
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Segment B/Mid-Corridor:
In the Mid-Corridor, soundwall construction and
utility improvements continue, while the Western and Crenshaw Stations have been framed
and concrete was placed to create the foundations. Canopy installation is next for both
stations. Additionally, installation of rail continues to take place thoughout the Mid-Corridor.
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Soundwall installation near 7th Ave (A) and finished soundwalls from
Buckingham Ave to Farmdale Ave (B)
Fabrication of a CIDH (Cast-In-Drilled-Hole) piling for the
Crenshaw Station
Rail installation work at the Crenshaw Station (L) and the installation of rubber ‘boots’ for the rail at Arlington Ave (R)
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Construction Update:
Segment C/West End Corridor:
Current construction activities in the West End
Corridor include placing form-work and concrete
at both the La Brea and La Cienega aerial structures, utility improvements, as well as drilling holes
and placing CIDH (Cast-In-Drilled-Hole) pilings for
the Venice/Robertson station foundation and for
the Ballona aerial bridge.
The reconstructed National Boulevard Bridge was opened on
September 9, 2009 (A) and installation of the 15 feet in
diameter, 144 foot CIDH piling for the Venice/Robertson
aerial station (B).
Concrete work on the La Cienega aerial structure
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Formwork on the placed 144 foot CIDH piling
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Community Outreach:
The Expo and FFP Community Relations Team have been
busy working with community groups, religious organizations, schools and strategic partners to inform the
community about Expo Line construction activities.
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The Team hosted Project Status Update Open Houses for
the Downtown, Mid-Corridor and West End segments. At
each meeting the Team gave a construction update
about the project, informed the community about traffic
advisories and gave participants the opportunity to
speak one-on-one with various Expo and FFP personnel.
The Team also attended neighborhood council meetings
along the alignment including the West Adams Neighborhood Council, Palms Neighborhood Council, United
Homeowner’s Association Meeting, United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council, and Ward Villas Senior
Center.
Expo/FPP staff hosting a table at the LA Sentinel’s “Taste of Soul”
festival on Crenshaw Boulevard.
The Team participated in local school events such as the
Ted Alexander monthly PTA meetings and provided project updates at local senior centers. In addition, the Team hosted
booths at community fairs, Chamber events, Fiesta La Ballona in Culver City and the Taste of Soul in the Mid-Corridor area
of the alignment.
Jobs Program:
The Expo Local Jobs Program office is located at 3792 2nd Avenue, Los Angeles 90018. The Center is open Monday
through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As of November 28, 2009, 3,349 individuals have registered with the Local Jobs
Program .
The Expo Local Jobs Program consists of hiring local residents along the Expo corridor. The jobs program goal is for local
residents to work 30% of all construction hours. The contractor and the subcontractors have hired local residents who
have worked over 19% of the hours worked to date. They anticipate increasing these numbers in the months ahead. Out
of 367 workers on the project in the month of November, 134 were residents of the Expo Corridor.
The Local Jobs Program works closely with the Work Source Centers serving the local area, PV JOBS, Century Training
Program and the WeBUILD Program. Working together, the agencies provide support services to individuals who have
been out of work and need assistance.
The Local Jobs Program Center also works closely with all of the major trade unions to ensure that local area residents are
placed in jobs on the project.
Working with the Community Based Organizations, the Local Jobs Program staff assists local residents in identifying
construction pre-apprenticeship training and other training programs. For more information, please call the Jobs Hotline
at 213-243-5636.
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Community Spotlight:
Culver City Chamber of Commerce
Phase 1 of the Expo Line ends at the Venice/Robertson station and that means many of the businesses near the station
will reap the benefits of easy access to light rail. The Blue Bird Café, Surfas, The Culver Studios, Helm’s Bakery Building, La
Dijonaise Café, Room and Board and many other businesses in the area are hoping to see a surge in new customers.
At the forefront of helping local business owners prepare for these imminent changes is a stalwart Culver City organization: the Culver City Chamber of Commerce.
Shortly after Henry Culver founded Culver City in 1917, the Chamber of Commerce formed to address issues faced by the
emerging business community, including property acquisition, taxes, utility services, workforce housing and the like. In
addition, the Chamber sponsored events and programs to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Culver City.
An original Chamber event was the “Fiesta La Ballona” parade, which honored the rich Spanish history of the area complete with authentic costumes, floats, marching bands and dance troupes. The fiesta encountered some financial problems and was canceled for a number of years. But the Chamber, along with other city leaders, revived the fiesta and made
it a weekend event recognizing the ‘people of Culver City’.
In 1971, the Chamber worked hand-in-hand with
the City government to establish the Culver City
Redevelopment Agency, which led the development of the Fox Hills Mall, as well as the revitalization of downtown Culver City and the Kirk Douglas
Theatre. The Redevelopment Agency also spearheaded the renovation of the Fox Hills Mall, now
called Westfield Culver City resulting in its
re-opening in August of this year.
A former councilmember and Mayor of Culver City,
Steven Rose, President of the Chamber, understands the merits of a healthy business environment, “While serving as a councilmember, I gained
As part of their cultural exchange program, members of the Chamber have
a unique understanding that if we don’t have a
visited Vietnam, Egypt and China twice. Above, members in the Chinese
city of Suzhou.
strong and flourishing business atmosphere, we
will not be able to provide the very best of services to our citizens. We owe it to our citizen’s to make Culver City a viable
place for businesses. In the end we all benefit,” said Mr. Rose.
Since construction of the Expo Line began in the fall of 2006, the Expo and FFP Community Relations Team have worked
closely with the Chamber to educate their members about construction activities and traffic advisories. Each month at
the Chambers monthly breakfast meeting, representatives from the community relations team give a quick update to its
members.
Mr. Rose sees the Expo Line as another economic boom to the city, “With a large commuter workforce traveling to the
west side each day, we need a clean, reliable and efficient mode of transportation. The Chamber also sees the Expo Line
as a positive step forward in bringing people to Culver City to experience our art galleries, shops, restaurants and retailers,” said Mr. Rose.
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Expo Line Community
Relations Team Contact Information:
Expo Construction Authority:
Gabriela G. Collins
Government/Community Relations
Manager and Phase 2 Contact
Phone: 213-243-5535
Email: [email protected]
Greg Starosky
Government/Community Relations
Representative
Phase 1 Contact
Phone: 213-243-5534
Email: [email protected]
FCI/Fluor/Parsons:
Adrienne Sasser-Gardner
Community Relations Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-601-1941
Robin S. Young
Community Relations Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-601-1949
Torri Hill
Community Relations Coordinator
General Outreach &
Construction Mitigation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-601-1943
Monica Barbosa
Community Relations
Project Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-601-1940
To get the latest information about the Expo Line project,
subscribe to the Expo E-Newsletter by contacting
Greg Starosky, at: [email protected]
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