Presentation to Bergamot Advisory Committee...Presentation to Bergamot Advisory Committee June 2015 Presented by Big Blue Bus. Features of The Plan A dense grid of north south services

The Evolution of BlueImpacts at Bergamot Station

Presentation to Bergamot Advisory Committee

June 2015

Presented by Big Blue Bus

Features of The Plan■ A dense grid of north

south services to facilitate first and last mile rail connections

■ Reduced service duplication

■ Stop consolidation to improve speed and reliability

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■ Inclusion of last mile service to all major regional destinations

■ Increased service on major ridership corridors

Features of the Plan


Public input supports changing to connect to Expo

■ New routes – 15, 16, 17, 18, 42, & 43■ Enhanced rapid corridors – Rapid 3, 7, & 12■ Changed routes - Routes 1 & 14 extended, Route 5 shortened,

Routes 8, 9 & 44 rerouted, Route 10 weekend service eliminated■ Eliminated routes – 4, 6, 13, & 20■ Downtown Santa Monica service changes■ BBB service integration at all stations■ Santa Monica College and UCLA service enhancements■ LA Metro service changes in Santa Monica

Evolution of Blue System Map



Bergamot Close Up

■ Today Bergamot Station is served by bus route 5

■ In the Evolution of Blue Plan, three routes will service Bergamot Station– Route 5– Rapid 16– Rapid 43

■ All bus access is planned for Olympic Blvd at 26th Street


Bergamot Close Up

■ Route 5– Connections to

Century City via Olympic Blvd

– Turn around via 20th Street, Colorado Ave, and CloverfieldBlvd

– Layover on Olympic at Cloverfield

Route 5 – Olympic Boulevard■ Reduce duplication

with LA Metro bus & Expo Line by deleting:– Service east of

Century City – Service west of

Bergamot Station■ Peak only service

on Motor Ave– Remove when

Culver City adds service there


Proposed Route 5 Span

FrequencyPeak/Base/Eve

Weekday 5:30 – 21:00 30 / 30 / 30Saturday 6:00 – 21:00 60Sunday 6:30 – 21:00 60


Bergamot Close Up

■ Route 16– Connections to

Wilshire and Bundy to the north

– Connections to the south to SMC, Venice Blvd, Marina del Rey, and airport (via transfer to Lines 3 and Rapid 3)

Route 16 – Bergamot Station/Marina del Rey

■ Create new crosstown from Saltaire and Wilshire to Lincoln and Mindanao via Bergamot/SMC/23rd Street/ Walgrove


Proposed Route 16

(T) SpanFrequency

Peak/Base/EveWeekday 6:00 – 19:00 30 / 30 / 30

Saturday ‐ ‐

Sunday ‐ ‐


Bergamot Close Up

■ Route 43– Peak only bus

service (not all day)

– Connections to 26th Street and San Vicente Blvd to the north

– Turn around via Colorado Ave, Stewart Street, and Olympic Blvd

Route 43 – 26th Street/San Vicente

■ Peak-only weekday route with a small vehicle

■ Possible later extension to strengthen route

■ Revised span of service in the afternoon


Recommended Route 43 Span


Weekday 6:00 – 9:0014:00 ‐ 19:00

30 / ‐ / ‐

Saturday ‐ ‐Sunday ‐ ‐

Route 43 as presented 12‐2014 Span


Weekday 6:00 – 9:0015:00 ‐ 18:00

30 / ‐ / ‐

Saturday ‐ ‐Sunday ‐ ‐

Route 7/Rapid 7 – Pico Boulevard■ Shift emphasis of

service from Local 7 to Rapid 7

■ Add weekend Rapid 7 service

■ Heaviest lines in BBB system are 2000 feet from Bergamot southern border


Proposed Route 7 Span


Weekday 5:00 – 00:30 20 / 20 / 30Saturday 5:30 – 00:30 20 ‐ 30Sunday 6:00 – 00:30 20 ‐ 30

Proposed Rapid 7 Span


Weekday 5:30 – 23:00 7 / 8 / 15‐20Saturday 6:00 – 19:00 30Sunday 6:30 – 19:00 30

Long View for Transit Connectivity

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The interface at Bergamot is not set up for expansion of connecting bus, van, or car share (Uber) services. Challenges –• No dedicated place for vehicles to linger – car, bus, van, shuttle…• Challenging turns, can’t get to 26th Street from the north• Rail to bus transfer passengers must cross Olympic Blvd for some

transfers• Freeway ramp traffic hinders accessOpportunities –• Enhancement of bus – rail connections also enhances transit access

for Bergamot users• Transit brings pedestrian life and vitality without associated cars• Solving logistical challenges opens up possibilities for the

connections people will want – bus, shuttles, Airport Fly-Away, Uber, etc.

Use SF Revenue

Hotel 80,000 SF $3,614,255

Creative Office 44,000 SF $2,112,000

Galleries 61,600 SF $1,396,470

Museum 21,100 SF $312,955

Retail/Restaurant/Bar 7,000 SF $183,175

Bike Center/Showers 4,600 SF $0

Community Space 2,000 SF $0

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Presentation to Bergamot Advisory Committee...Presentation to Bergamot Advisory Committee June 2015 Presented by Big Blue Bus. Features of The Plan A dense grid of north south services