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)

2. Pacific Electric Red Cars – 1920
Further Digression: New System Looks A Lot Like Old System

3. 1990: Rail Transit in So. California

4. After Measure R Build-Out

5. WWhhoo iiss MMoovvee LLAA??
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

6. New Coalition Sponsored
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• 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”
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• To extend Measure R from 30 to 60 years
66.1% of voters said “Yes”
A Near Win!!

8. MMoovvee LLAA’’ss NNaattiioonnaall PPrriioorriittyy
Federal financing to
accelerate development
of transit program
Approved:
TIFIA loan program.
Next up:
America Fast Forward
Bond Program

9. MMoovvee LLAA’’ss SSttaattee PPrriioorriittiieess
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
2. Approved: Recreating Redevelopment
• Tax Increment Financing will be available in transit
corridors and station areas.

10. Next Local Priority
An LA County Long Range Transportation Plan
and ballot measure to fund it that:
Ensures So Cal meets our clean air goals
Ensures dramatic reductions in GHG emissions
Ensures equitable TOD community development
with effective affordable housing and anti-displacement
programs
Integrates with Cap & Trade and TIF to do it.

11. 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.

12. Transportation GHG Emissions is
almost 40% of CA’s total
Institute For Trans portation Studies
University 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.”

14. WWhhyy 22001166??
• Likely higher presidential voter turnout.
• Measure R Transit project delivery:
• Likely better economy.
3 projects opened, 3 projects under
construction.
• Higher presidential voter turnout.
• Better economy.
• Time enough to build consensus.
• Election Day voter registration will start .
• 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.

15. LA’s Transit Transformation in MR2

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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.

17. Getting tthhee CCoommmmuunniittyy DDeevveellooppmmeenntt RRiigghhtt
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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. RReeggiioonnaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
Modernize Metrolink
regional commuter rail transit
system between Los Angeles
County, the Inland Empire,
Ventura and Orange counties.

21. RReeggiioonnaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
Create a truly regional airport system
by connecting the regional commuter rail system to airports
including Ontario, Burbank and Palmdale.

22. RReeggiioonnaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
Investments in a
Clean goods movement
system
•Speed grade separations,
double-tracking, etc .
•Expedite commercialization
of clean truck and locomotive
technologies.

23. 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.

24. www.MoveLa.org