Silver Line (Los Angeles Metro)

Metro Silver Line     Los Angeles Metro rapid transit line
A Metro Silver Line Liner Bus at Slauson Station.
Overview
System	Metro Liner
Operated by	Metro (LACMTA)
Line number	910
Type	bus rapid transit
Status	in service
Opened	December 13, 2009
Daily ridership	Weekdays (May 2011): 9,329 [1], Saturdays (May 2011): 3,004[1] , Sundays/Holidays (May 2011): 1,952[1]
Website	Silver Line
Route
Character	shared-use transitways with some city streets
Termini	El Monte Bus Station Artesia Transit Center
Stations	10
Line length	26 mi (41.8 km)
Technical
Rolling stock	North American Bus Industries 45C-Metro in silver scheme & North American Bus Industries 45C-Metro in new Silver Line Livery
Yard	Division 9 (El Monte)
Route map Legend El Monte Begin El Monte Busway Cal State LA LAC+USC Medical Center End El Monte Busway Union Station Spring Street 1st Street/Hill (Civic Center) Olive/Kosciuszko Grand/3rd Street Olive/5th Street (Pershing Square) Flower/5th Street Figueroa/7th Street (7th St/Metro Center) Flower/7th Street (7th St/Metro Center) Figueroa/Olympic Flower/Olympic Figueroa/Pico (Pico) Figueroa/Washington (Grand) Figueroa/Adams Begin Harbor Transitway 37th Street Slauson Manchester Harbor Freeway/I-105 Rosecrans End Harbor Transitway Artesia Transit Center This route map: view · bus rapid transit line which operates between El Monte Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Downtown Los Angeles and the Artesia Transit Center. The 26 miles (42 km) line, one of two on the Metro Liner system, uses High-occupancy vehicle lanes on the El Monte Busway and Harbor Transitway and connects with the Metro Rail and Metro link commuter rail systems. It is operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and entered service in 2009. Much of the route is being converted to high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes and improvements are being made to the 10 transitway stations are being made as part of the Metro ExpressLanes project. Description The service runs west from the El Monte Station in El Monte to Union Station using High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV lanes) on the El Monte Busway. From there is heads south along general purpose streets through downtown Los Angeles, joins the Harbor Transitway using HOV lanes for the final section to the Artesia Transit Center near Carson. It stops at 10 transit stations along the busway/transitway sections serving the California State University, the USC Medical Center, University of Southern California. It also calls at a number of bus stops in the downtown area where it connects with other Metro Rail services and connects with mainline rail services from Union Station. Interior of a Metro Silver Line Bus. (NABI 45C) The service is operated with 45-foot (14 m) buses in a new Silver Line (silver) scheme.[2] & buses in the current silver scheme which were formely used on Metro Local Line 902. Metro is in the process of wrapping 30 buses to the new scheme. The line is internally known as Line 910 or Dual Hub BRT.[3] Frequencies Service operates every 5-10 minutes during the peak period, and every 15 minutes during the midday on weekdays. On Saturday, service operates every 20 minutes to El Monte and every 40 minutes to Artesia Transit Center, and on Sunday service operates every 30 minutes to El Monte and 60 minutes to Artesia Transit Center. Night service operates seven days a week at 30-60 minute headways. During peak hours and weekends, only half of all buses operate between Artesia Transit Center and 7th Street/Metro Center. The last Silver Line bus leaves each terminus at approximately 12:55 a.m., which is later than all Metro Rail lines. Other Metro Rail and Metro Liner routes do however have headways of no greater than every 20 minutes. In the long term, service could be upgraded to every 3 minutes during the peak period and every 10 minutes in midday. Funding for increased service will come from federal funds and congestion pricing charges.[4] Fares A flat premium fare of $2.45 or two fare zones is charged (which is a different fare structure from other Metro routes). Metro Day Pass holders may however use the service without paying any additional charges, which is a mitigation to passengers who now have to transfer to the Silver Line.[5][6] The fare is higher because of concerns raised by Foothill Transit that the proposed fare would undermine the Silver Streak which also runs on the El Monte Busway.[6] Fare payment is made on board and no special shelters are used for the Silver Line at the street stops although an information cube is posted at street stops. History The route was originally scheduled to open in June 2009 but was delayed until December 2009 due to issues with funding and fare structure on other express lines using the transitways. It replaced Metro Express lines 444, 446, 447, 484, and 490. These lines have changed their numbers to 344, 246, 247, 194 and 190, respectively. Other routes on the transitways remain in operation.[3] In December 2009: A number of existing services were simplified. The Silver line replaced Metro Express Lines 444, 446-447, 484 and 490 which previously ran on the Harbor Transitway and El Monte Busway. These lines have been rerouted to provide connecting service to the Silver Line and were given new route numbers. The changes are as follows: Line 444 became Line 344, providing local service between the Artesia Transit Center and Palos Verdes Peninsula. Line 446/447 became Lines 246/247 (Line 247 was replaced by restructured Lines 205 and 450 in June 2011), providing local service between the Artesia Transit Center and San Pedro. Line 484 became Line 194, providing local service between Cal Poly Pomona and El Monte Station. Line 490 became Line 190, providing local service between Cal Poly Pomona and El Monte Station. Metro Silver Line provides connections to all Metro Rail lines, including the Gold and Red/Purple Lines at Union Station, Red/Purple and Blue Lines at 7th/Metro and the Green Line at Harbor Transitway Station. As part of the Metro ExpressLanes project a number of changes were made in 2010/2011. In particular, the Artesia Transit Center was provided with CCTV security, new bike lockers and a new Sheriff substation. Other improvements were made to transitway stations with enhance signage, lighting and security at Park & Ride lots. Increase service frequencies on Harbor Transitway section with vehicles every 15 minutes middays and every 40 minutes on Saturday (Peak, evening, and Sunday service remained the same). Work began on constructing the high occupancy toll lanes on the Harbor Transitway on August 7th 2011 with detours at night.[7] Current developments High occupancy toll (HOT) lanes The El Monte Busway and Haborfreeway sections will be converted to high occupancy toll (HOT) lanes as part of the Metro ExpressLanes project. This will initially be for a trial period only, but will be retained if it is successful in improving traffic speeds on the transitways.[8] Work begain installing Fastrack transponders for the HOT lanes on August 7th 2011 with nightly detour takes place between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.[7] The construction is expected to be complete by September 2012.[7] Bus priority in Downtown Los Angeles Bus priority is being fitted to traffic lights in Downtown Los Angeles as part of the Metro ExpressLanes project to improve service performance. February 2012.[7] Transitway station improvements Changes are being made to a number of transway stations on the route as part of the Metro ExpressLanes project. In particular:[8] The Harbor Transitway Station Improvements (Partly complete). Metro is hoping by March 2012 for installation of CCTVs and digital message signs at Harbor Transitway stations/parking lots.[7] Build additional parking and installation of bike lockers (completed) El Monte Bus Station Expansion (July 2012) New transitway station at Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station providing better access to bus, MetroRail, Metrolink and Amtrak services. (April 2013) From August 7th 2011 Metro Silver Line stations at 37th Street, Slauson, Manchester and Rosecrans will be closed during the designated period (10:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.) daily. Passengers at the Harbor Freeway/I-105 will need to board the Metro Silver Line at the Figueroa street entrance of the station (street level). The Metro Silver Line stop on the freeway level of this station is closed during the detour. During the detour, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. there are shuttles which run on Figueroa Street between 7th St./Metro Center & Artesia Transit Center. The shuttles begins at Artesia Transit Center & makes stops at Figueroa/ 182nd street, Figueroa/ Rosecrans, Figueroa/ Harbor Freeway Station, Figueroa/Manchester, Figueroa/ Slauson, Figueroa/ Exposition, Figueroa/ Adams & then the regular Silver Line stops until 7th St./Metro Center where the shuttles terminate. These shuttles will not charge for the service. Passengers can use these shuttles to connect to the nearest Silver Line stop.[9] Moreover, Metro Express lines 450X, 460, & 550 will not serve the stations while the detour is in effect. Metro Express lines 450X & 550 will only stop at Figueroa/ Harbor Fwy Station while the detour occurs. Metro Express line 460 runs nonstop between Downtown Los Angeles & Norwalk during the detour. [9] New vehicles and services Additional vehicles are being made procured As part of the Metro ExpressLanes project and service frequencies will be increased. In particular:[8] Metro has ordered 41 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) – powered 45-foot (14 m) buses which are being built by North American Bus Industries at the company’s facility in Anniston, Alabama December 2011 Service frequencies are being increased on the Harbor Transitway section (completed) Stations & Street Stops Stop Connections Stop type El Monte Bus Station Metro Local: 70, 76, 176, 190, 194, 267, 268, 270, 287 Metro Express: 487, 577X Metro Rapid: 770 Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Station California State University, Los Angeles Metro Local: 71, 256, 665 Metro Express: 485, 487, 489 Metrolink: San Bernardino Line Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Station Los Angeles County – USC Medical Center Metro Local: 70, 71, 251, 605 Metro Express: 485, 487, 489 Metro Rapid: 751 Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Station Union Station Red, Purple and Gold Lines Metro Rapid: 704, 728, 733, 740, 745, 770 Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Amtrak and Metrolink Station Spring St. & 1st St. (City Hall) Metro Rapid: 728, 733, 770 Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Street stop Civic Center Red and Purple Lines Metro Rapid: 728, 730, 740, 745, 770, 794 Street stop Grand St. & 3rd St. (Southbound) Olive St. & Kosciuszko Way (Northbound) Metro Rapid: 770 Street stop Flower St. & 5th St. (Southbound) Olive St. & 5th St. (Pershing Square) (Northbound) Red and Purple Lines Metro Rapid: 720, 728, 730, 740, 745, 770, 794 Foothill Transit: Silver Streak Street stop 7th St./Metro Center Flower St. & 7th St. (Southbound) Figueroa St. & 7th St. (Northbound) Red, Purple and Blue Lines Metro Rapid: 720, 760, 770 Metro Local: 51, 52, 60 Metro Express: 439, 442, 450X, 460 Street stop Flower St. & Olympic Blvd. (Southbound) Figueroa St. & Olympic Blvd. (Northbound) Metro Local: 28, 81 Metro Express: 439, 442, 460 Metro Rapid: 728 Street stop Figueroa St. & Pico Blvd. (Pico Blue Line Station) Blue Line Metro Rapid: 730 Metro Local: 30, 81 Metro Express: 439 (n/b only), 442, 460 Street stop Figueroa St. & Washington Blvd. Metro Local: 35, 81, 335 Metro Express: 442, 460 Street stop Flower St. & Adams Blvd. (Southbound) Hov Roadway (Figueroa Way). & Adams Blvd. (Northbound) Metro Local: 37, 81 Metro Express: 442, 460 Street stop 37th Street Metro Local: 81, 102, 200 Metro Express: 442, 460, 550 Station Slauson Metro Local: 45, 81, 108, 358 Metro Express: 460,550 Metro Rapid: 745 Station Manchester Metro Local: 45, 81, 115, 305 Metro Express: 460, 550 Metro Rapid: 745 Station Harbor Freeway/I-105 Green Line Metro Local: 45, 81, 120 Metro Express: 450X, 550 Metro Rapid: 745 Station Rosecrans Metro Local: 125 Metro Express: 550 Station Artesia Transit Center Metro Local: 52, 130, 205, 246, 344, 352 Metro Express: 450X, 550 Torrance Transit: 1, 6 Carson Circuit: North / South Shuttle Gardena Transit: 1, 2, 4 Station Operations Depots All Silver Line buses operate from Division 9, adjacent to the El Monte Station terminus. Fleet North American Bus Industries 45C-Metro buses are used for the Metro Silver Line. Though the Silver Line is part of the Metro Liner system, the Silver Line buses do not have the "Metro Liner" name and dark gray livery. As of September 2011, most of the Silver Lines buses are painted in a new scheme. The buses say "A faster way to Downtown: Metro Silver Line." A few of the buses use the old gray design. These buses were provided when Line 902 in the San Fernando Valley was cancelled. Metro is nearly complete in wrapping up 30 buses into the new Silver Line scheme. During weekday rush hours, a few NABI 40-LFW buses (Metro Local) are used for the Metro Silver Line. References ^ a b c "Ad hoc committee pricing committee - Status report". 2011-07-20. http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/07_July/20110720AHCPItem32.pdf.  ^ "Silverline bus". http://www.flickr.com/photos/metrolibraryarchive/6026109345/.  ^ a b "SB910 Feb09 public hearing". 2009-02-01. http://metro.net/riding_metro/special_services/images/SB910%20Feb09%20public%20hearing.pdf.  ^ "Dual Hub Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) El Monte Station to Artesia Transit Center". 2008-11-20. http://metro.net/board/Items/2008/11_November/20081119AHCPItem18Handout.pdf.  ^ "Guide to the Metro Silver Line". The Source. http://thesource.metro.net/2009/12/09/guide-to-the-metro-silver-line/.  ^ a b "Line 910 fare structure". 2009-10-15. http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2009/10_October/20091015OPItem38.pdf.  ^ a b c d e "Metro Silver Line (service tab)". http://www.metro.net/projects/silverline/.  ^ a b c "Metro ExpressLanes". 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