Burbank Corridor Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021030049
Public Agency
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
Document Title
Burbank Corridor Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/1/2021
Document Description
The Project would enhance safety, efficiency and reliability of commuter and intercity passenger and freight rail systems. Improvements to the tracks and signal controls between Metrolink’s Burbank Airport-South and Glendale stations would reduce train congestion and increase on-time performance on track shared with other passenger and freight rail services. Platform and walkway improvements would improve pedestrian access and safety. The proposed improvements would be entirely within the existing railroad ROW. The following are the proposed conceptual improvements for the stations:
>> Burbank Airport South-Station
• Relocate west crossover and signals for CP Katz
• Provide a pedestrian crossing with standard 9, swing gate, pedestrian channelization, fencing, metal hand railing, signage, striping, and ADA-compliant crossing panels
• Install Intertrack fence
• Reconstruct south platform and reinstall canopies. Modify canopies as needed
• Shift Track 2
• Install mini-high platform, consisting of ramps and elevated loading sections to meet the rail car door height
• Provide walkway safety lighting
• Modify Station kiss-and-ride
>> Burbank Downtown Station
• Provide 120 ft platform extension to the north
• Provide a pedestrian crossing with standard 9, swing gate, pedestrian channelization, fencing, metal hand railing, signage, striping, and ADA-compliant crossing panels
• Upgrade existing Standard 8 to Standard 9, install swing gate pedestrian channelization, signage, striping, and ADA-compliant crossing
• Replace and extend Intertrack fence
• Provide walkway safety lighting
• Modify existing station parking lot
>> Glendale Station
• Install new Intertrack fence at the north edge of the platform
• Provide a pedestrian crossing with Standard 9, swing gate, pedestrian channelization, fencing, metal hand railing, signage, striping, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant crossing panels
• Install mini-high platform, consisting of ramps and elevated loading sections to meet the rail car door height
• Relocate existing, non-historic, signal and communications houses
• Provide walkway safety lighting
• Modify existing station parking lot.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Fornelli
Agency Name
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Burbank, Glendale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Metrolink Glendale, Downtown Burbank, and Burbank Airport South Stations.
Other Information
The Project would improve the Metrolink Burbank Corridor at three stations within Los Angeles County in the cities of Glendale and Burbank.
Burbank Airport - South Station: This station is located along the Ventura Line Subdivision adjacent to the Hollywood Burbank Airport in the City of Burbank at Milepost (MP) 460.61. This station is located at 3854 Empire Avenue, between Hollywood Way and Airport Road.
Burbank - Downtown Station: This station is located along the Antelope Valley Subdivision across Interstate-5 from downtown Burbank at MP 10.81. This station is located at 201 N. Front Street, between Olive Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard.
Glendale Station: This station is located along the Antelope Valley Subdivision in the City of Glendale at MP 5.79 This station is located at 400 W Cerritos Avenue, between Los Feliz Boulevard and Glendale Boulevard.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15275. Specified Mass Transit Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project will modify existing transit stations by improving pedestrian flow and safety. There is minor track realignment and platform reconstruction. No increase in capacity is anticipated.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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