Overview
SR-2 was originally planned and built in 1959 to connect with the Hollywood Freeway (U.S. 101) through the neighborhoods of Silver Lake and Echo Park. In 1962, as a result of local community opposition, the full build-out plan was rescinded and construction was terminated at the present SR-2 terminus near Glendale Boulevard and Duane Street. Since then, commuter traffic coming off of and on to SR-2 has passed through the community, primarily along Glendale Boulevard and Alvarado Street, and has contributed to congestion.
Streetscape and traffic flow improvements have been completed on Glendale Boulevard. However, these improvements will not address the SR-2 Terminus. To this end, through a TEA-21, High Priority Highway Project Authorization, $12 million has been earmarked to upgrade the southern terminus of SR-2 and to address transportation issues and community concerns on Glendale Boulevard.
The purpose of this project is to develop a balanced transportation system serving local and regional transportation needs as well as to reduce congestion and provide improved transportation mobility at the SR-2 Freeway Terminus.
The following are the specific project objectives:
- Better manage traffic flow at the terminus
- Enhance accessibility and safety in the vicinity of the SR-2 terminus
- Develop a freeway terminus that is compatible with existing residential and commercial uses in the immediate vicinity
- Minimize cut-through traffic in neighborhoods in the vicinity of the terminus
On December 10, 2009, the Metro Board of Directors approved the staff recommendation to conduct the required environmental analysis and preliminary engineering of a Hybrid Alternative for inclusion in the Final Environmental Document.
The Hybrid Alternative combines features from each of the project alternatives that were studied in the environmental review process. The proposed Hybrid Alternative addresses issues and concerns raised during the public comment period and includes several new elements. The Hybrid Alternative proposal requires a full analysis and documentation of its environmental effects prior to a formal approval by Caltrans, the Lead Agency.
The Hybrid Alternative combines features from each of the project alternatives that were studied in the Initial Study/Environmental Assessment dated April 2009. The proposed Hybrid Alternative addresses issues and concerns raised during the public comment period in the spring of 2009 and includes several new elements.
Keywords: State Route Freeway Overview
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Study Status
A follow-up environmental document called Initial Study [with Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)] / Environmental Assessment [with Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)] was completed in October 2010.
A 30-day public review of the environmental document began on November 4, 2010. A Notice of Availability (NOA) was published in the Los Angeles Times on November 5, 2010 and in La Opinión on November 7, 2010.
Keywords: State Route Freeway Study Status
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Friday December 03, 2010
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Next Steps
The Hybrid Alternative will be recommended to Caltrans as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA), inclusive of the proposed improvements that enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety and create community open space in the State Route 2 (SR-2) Terminus project area.
The next phase of the Project includes preparing the Plans, Specifications, and Engineering (PS&E). PS&E includes both the preliminary engineering (PE) and final design (FD) of the project. Metro expects to advertise and award the PS&E contract in early 2011. The specifications prepared in this next phase (PS&E) will be the basis for construction of the project. The development of the construction contract is anticipated towards the end of 2011 with construction beginning in the spring of 2012.
Keywords: State Route Freeway Next Step
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Wednesday November 17, 2010
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Additional Information
The documents below provide further information about the Hybrid Alternative and the alternatives previously considered:
Hybrid Alternative Folder
Presentations from Earlier Public Meetings
SR 2 Project Reports
Upcoming Meetings
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Keywords: State Route Freeway Additional Information
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