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People Don't Build Great Communities, Partnerships Do AICP CM 1.5 Partnerships of many kinds are necessary to craft a vision of the future that represents diverse constituencies; to empower governments to work towards that vision; and to maintain the focus and momentum necessary to succeed. When it comes to change, partnerships are critical at every stage. Boston, Los Angeles, Denver, South Florida. Unusual partnerships have been forged to engage communities and unite governments towards specific goals. Learn how partnerships at all levels are building great cities. Moderator: Thomas Waldron, Transit Market Sector Director, HDR, New York, New York Denny Zane, Executive Director, Move LA, Los Angeles, California Zoe Williams, Transit Organizer, 9to5 Colorado, Denver, Colorado James Arthur Jemison, Deputy Undersecretary, Department of Housing & Community Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts Lynda Kompelien Westin, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Real Estate, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Pompano Beach, Florida
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Measure R Press Conference, November 5, 2008
(Left to Right: LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Wendy Gruel, Assemblyman Mike Feuer, Move LA: Denny Zane, Diane Forte, Marlene Grossman)
LA’s Got New MojoLA’s Got New Mojo
Further Digression: New System Looks A Lot Like Old System
Pacific Electric Red Cars – 1920
1990: Rail Transit in So. California
After Measure R Build-Out
In 2007, Move LA initiated Measure R and convened a coalition to championed it:
Business, Environmental & Labor organizations
That coalition is now expanding to include :•Environmental & Social Justice groups•Affordable Housing advocates•Faith-based organizations •Senior & Disabled Communities •College and University Students
Who is Move LA?Who is Move LA?
New Coalition Sponsored Measure R in Nov., 2008Measure R in Nov., 2008
• ½ cent LA County sales tax yielding over $36 billion over 30 years more than 2/3 for transit
67.8% of voters said “Yes”
• To extend Measure R from 30 to 60 years
66.1% of voters said “Yes” A Near Win!!
Measure J in Nov., 2012Measure J in Nov., 2012
Federal financing to accelerate development
of transit program
Approved: TIFIA loan program.
Next up:America Fast Forward
Bond Program
Move LA’s National PriorityMove LA’s National Priority
1. Approved: California’s “Cap & Trade” Program $5 Billion per yr. to Reduce GHG emissions• Clean transportation, incl. transit capital & ops• TOD & Affordable housing near transit • Active transportation • Conservation and Urban Forestry
Move LA’s State PrioritiesMove LA’s State Priorities
2. Approved: Recreating Redevelopment• Tax Increment Financing will be available in transit
corridors and station areas.
Next Local PriorityAn LA County Long Range Transportation Plan
and ballot measure to fund it that: Ensures So Cal meets our clean air goalsEnsures dramatic reductions in GHG emissionsEnsures equitable TOD community development with effective affordable housing and anti-displacement programs
Integrates with Cap & Trade and TIF to do it.
2015-2016 has great significance in Southern California
• Air Quality Management Plan to meet federal air quality standards developed in 2015, adoption in Spring 2016.
• GHG Reduction Plan: Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Community Strategy to reduce GHGs developed in 2015, adoption in Spring 2016.
• Long Range Transportation Plan to be developed by LA Metro in 2015, will likely be the basis for November 2016 ballot measure.
Transportation GHG Emissions is almost 40% of CA’s total
Institute For Transportation StudiesUniversity of California, Davis
“Expanding public transportation, walking, and biking in cities…would result in reductions in carbon dioxide
emissions reaching 1,700 megatons a year in 2050…
Cleaning up traffic jams in the world’s cities offers the least pain and the most gain.”
Why 2016?Why 2016?• Likely higher presidential voter turnout.
• Likely better economy.
• Measure R Transit projects delivery:3 projects opened, 3 projects under construction.
• More time to build county consensus on program.
• More time to prepare & run campaign.
• Election Day voter registration will start &could be the margin of victory.
• Measure R Transit project delivery:
3 projects opened, 3 projects under construction.
• Higher presidential voter turnout.
• Better economy.
• Time enough to build consensus.
• Election Day voter registration will start .
LA’s Transit Transformation in MR2
Measure R2 should ensure significant $$$ for
first-mile / last-mile infrastructure
Bicycle, pedestrian & shuttle improvements
to create easier access to Metro stations and bus stops.
Improving Access to the Transit SystemImproving Access to the Transit System
Create separate Measure R2 funding category that creates significant $$$ incentives for cities to facilitate:Infill TOD with affordable housing and protections against displacement. Bike sharing, car sharing and other enhanced first-mile/last-mile strategies
Getting the Community Development RightGetting the Community Development Right
A New Idea: Measure R2 should create a“Grand Boulevards Program”
• Invest in boulevards with best transit expansion opportunities
• Balanced by geographic equity• Resurface, signal synch., lighting,
sidewalks and landscaping• “Complete streets” for cars,
buses, bikes & pedestrians• Cleaner, safer bus stops with
good lighting, digital connectivity • Mobility hubs w/ car and bike
sharing
A New Idea: Measure R2 should create a“Grand Boulevards Program”
• “Complete streets” incl. transit, bikes & pedestrians
• Expand bus service plan transition to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
• Signal synch, street lighting, cleaner, safer bus stops, digital connectivity, car and bike sharing.
• Urban forestry w/ Cap & Trade $$• Facilitate TOD & Affordable Housing
w/ Cap & Trade $$ and TIF $$• TIF $$ to unbundle parking to lower
development costs & facilitate TOD.
Modernize Metrolink regional commuter rail transit
system between Los Angeles
County, the Inland Empire,
Ventura and Orange counties.
Regional OpportunitiesRegional Opportunities
Create a truly regional airport system by connecting the regional commuter rail system to airports
including Ontario, Burbank and Palmdale.
Regional OpportunitiesRegional Opportunities
Investments in a Clean goods movement
system •Speed grade separations, double-tracking, etc .•Expedite commercialization of clean truck and locomotive technologies.
Regional OpportunitiesRegional Opportunities
November, 2016 will be LA’s Mojo Moment
Ensure that Measure R2 funds a transportation system driven by environmental, economic and social justice principles and enables So Cal to:– meet federal clean air standards; – create the world’s most vigorous GHG reduction strategy
when joined with CA’s existing ZEV, renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, Sustainable Communities and Cap & Trade program; and,
– includes TOD with affordable housing and anti-displacement policies.
www.MoveLa.org