Westside Subway Extension Findings Regarding Constellation Station and Tunnel Alignment

Metro Board of Directors May 24th 2012

Century City Alignment and Station Location

Active Faults are Present

Beverly Hills consultants generated additional data that allowed Metro to refine its understanding of the NIFZ and SMZ Metro takes strong issue with their basic conclusions Santa Monica Fault is Active Northern Newport Inglewood Fault Zone extends into CC/BH along the WBHL Both of these fault zones are shown as active on state maps

Active Faults are Present

Beverly Hills consultants generated additional data that allowed Metro to refine its understanding of the NIFZ and SMZ Metro takes strong issue with their basic conclusions Santa Monica Fault is Active Northern Newport Inglewood Fault Zone extends into CC/BH along the WBHL Both of these fault zones are shown as active on state maps

Map of Continuous Santa Monica Fault Zone Scarp

Dolan et al., 2000

Active Santa Monica Fault Evidence

Trench at VA Hospital Site Scarp at Mormon Temple

Summary of Trench and High Resolution Seismic Reflection Data from VA Hospital Study Site

Profile along Avenue of the Stars

Map of Continuous Santa Monica Fault Zone Scarp

Dolan et al., 2000

Elevation Contours on top of San Pedro Formation Show 300+ ft Strike-Slip Offset

San Pedro Contours Pre Faulting (330+ feet of right-lateral strike-slip restored)

Schematic Illustration of Vertical Separation vs. Slope Angle

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Schematic Illustration of Vertical Separation vs. Slope Angle

Schematic Illustration of Vertical Separation vs. Slope Angle

Schematic Illustration of Vertical Separation vs. Slope Angle

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Geomorphic Evidence for N NW-Trending Strike-Slip Faults of the NNI Fault Zone
1920s USGS Topo Map

Geomorphic Evidence for N NW-Trending Strike-Slip Faults of the NNI Fault Zone
1920s USGS Topo Map

Compilation of BH + Metro CPT and Borehole Data Shows Vertical Steps Indicative of NIFZ Faulting

SW

NE
Example along Durant Avenue

Trench 3 North Wall from Leighton Report Shows Evidence of Faulting

FAULT

FAULT

Fault Investigation Summary

Major strand of Newport Inglewood Fault Zone Clearly shown by both analysis of topography and offset of the top-San Pedro paleosurface Extends through the station location on SMB Santa Monica Fault is Active Wide zone of faulting

Active Faults are Present

Multiple complementary lines of evidence (topography, boreholes, CPTS, geophysical data, regional fault interactions, and trenches) demonstrate:
Santa Monica Fault is Active Northern Newport Inglewood Fault Zone extends into Century City/Beverly Hills along the WBHL Both of these fault zones are shown as active on state maps

Sufficiency of Investigation at Constellation

No evidence of faulting
From geomorphology, excavations for existing buildings, borehole data

Sufficiency of Investigation at Constellation

No evidence of faulting
From geomorphology, excavations for existing buildings, borehole data

Gassy ground conditions have been and will be mitigated

Metro design Existing buildings with deep parking garages operating safely

Alignment Selection Century City

Santa Monica Boulevard: The risks associated with the construction of the station within an active fault rupture zone are unacceptable Constellation Boulevard: The risks associated with construction of the station are known, acceptable, and can be managed
Proven in the City of Los Angeles and Century City area Beverly Hills Consultants agree that, given proper controls, tunneling is safe

Metro Actively Manages Risk

Metro conducts qualitative and quantitative risk assessment in accordance with FTA and ITA Guidelines Metro maintains a detailed Risk Register to track risks and to control and monitor assigned mitigation Metros Century City studies were focused not on estimating the probability of an event but rather on providing solutions to mitigate the risk of an event occurring and then to establish controls to confirm that the risk has been mitigated Tunneling Safety and Fault Investigation Reports
Identify and describe hazards and qualitatively evaluate risks Provide engineering solutions to mitigate risks to acceptable levels

Metros Management of Risk at Century City

Detailed engineering and geologic studies
Build on successful design State of the art studies and innovative designs

Workshops and team reviews with internationally recognized experts Review by Metro Tunnel Advisory Panel Review by Independent Review Panel (IRP) The IRP has confirmed that Metros approach to risk management is correct and that a probability based risk analysis approach is not required for alignment selection

Building Construction Over Tunnels

Wide bridge-like foundations not required Foundations and multi-level basements can be constructed above the tunnels. Basements reduce the load on underlying structures Deep foundations, such as drilled piers, can be placed adjacent to, and between, the tunnels Metro has successfully worked with properly owners to develop over its tunnels

Building Construction Over Subway Easements

MTAs easement deed includes the right to review plans and specifications for excavation or subsurface construction above or adjacent to the easement area. MTAs policy is always to seek to negotiate the property rights that are required. If negotiations cannot be successfully completed, the Board is requested to consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity to condemn and to acquire through an Eminent Domain action. If a property is taken by Eminent Domain, MTA retains the right to review and approve what is built over the tunnels for the purpose of protecting the tunnels and for safety considerations during construction of the building improvements over the tunnels. MTA has worked with property owners to approve building construction over subway easements. Examples include residential and mixed-use projects at Union Station (Alameda/Cesar Chavez), Wilshire/Vermont Station and the Westlake MacArthur Park Station (between Wilshire and 7th).

Union Station

Building Construction Over Subway Easements

Wilshire/Vermont

Westlake/MacArthur Park

BHHS Proposed Option 1

BHHS Proposed Option 1 Issues

NOTE: CENTURY CITY CONSTELLATION STATION MOVES 917 FEET WEST COMPARING TO FEIS/EIR

BHHS Proposed Option 2

BHHS Proposed Option 2 Issues

10000 SANTA MONICA SITE

NOTE: CENTURY CITY CONSTELLATION STATION MOVES 1338 FEET WEST COMPARING TO FEIS/EIR

BHHS Proposed Option 3

BHHS Proposed Option 3 Issues

NOTE: CENTURY CITY CONSTELLATION STATION MOVES 389 FEET WEST COMPARING TO FEIS/EIR

Proposed BH Century City Alignments

Alternate Min Speed (mph) 45 Depth compared to EIS route (deeper) NA Minimum Track & Tunnel Radii (ft) 961*

Metro EIR/EIS (Red) BH 1 (Purple) BH 2 (Yellow) BH 3 (Blue)

25 25 25

6-20 ft 18 ft 15 ft

800 800 800

*Metrorail curve radii criteria is 1000 Deviation from Criteria to minimize impact to
BHHS