Exposition Light Rail Transit Project

1. Exposition Light Rail Transit Project Expo Board Presentation Monthly Project Status Update January 14, 2008

2. PHASE 1

3. Phase 1 Project Status Design • Design approximately 78% complete Construction Packages • Negotiated 7 of the 18 construction packages Third Party Agreements • Executed 5 of the 8 third party agreements

4. Phase 1 Project Status Current Construction Activities • Completed driveway reconstruction on Flower Street between Washington Boulevard and 23rd Street • Continued drilling secant and CIDH piles for trench walls • Continued utility relocations to support trench construction • Completed jacking pits for construction of 61-inch waterline relocation • Completed termination of 52 leases; 12 leases remain active • Of the 21 parcels identified as being required for the project, 9 have been acquired

5. Phase 1 Project Status CPUC Grade Crossing Applications • The CPUC approved 36 of the 38 requested grade crossings at their December 20th, 2007 meeting • The Commission ruled that evidentiary hearings are necessary for Farmdale (Dorsey H.S.) and the Harvard Pedestrian Crossing (Foshay Learning Center) • The schedule for the evidentiary hearings is pending

6. Construction Progress Gas Line Installation at Washington & Flower

7. Construction Progress Tying Rebar Cages for CIDH Piles

8. Construction Progress Curb & Gutter Installation Along Flower Street

9. Construction Progress Boring Machine for 61” Water Line

10. Construction Progress Soil Caving at CIDH Piling

11. Construction Progress Excavating for Underground Utilities

12. Phase 1 Project Status Project Budget Summary • Construction Budget • 7 of 18 construction packages have been negotiated in an amount • totaling $138,795,034 • Currently under running the revised construction budget • Project Budget • All tasks are within the revised budget • Remaining significant risks to the budget include: • - Contracts yet to be negotiated • Contractor claims • Farmdale crossing • Yard & storage facility • Use of contaminated soil in embankment approaches to • aerial structures

13. Phase 1 Project Status Project Schedule Summary • FFP is currently showing a 16 week delay to Substantial Completion • Impacts associated with the Segment A3 Trench work • Contractor is developing an alternative sewer design for City approval • Authority has asked contractor for a recovery schedule • Other areas of Potential Delay • Location and layout of Service and Inspection Facility • Metro funded enhancements at the Blue Line Tie-In • Aerial structures at La Cienega, La Brea and Ballona Creek • Any changes to the Farmdale crossing

14. Phase 1 Project Status Project Issue Summary • Service and Inspection Facility • Originally located adjacent to Long Beach Blue Line Yard on Edison Property • Edison will not allow permanent facilities under existing power lines • Staff evaluating alternative sites • Additional Environmental Studies • Relocation of Traction Power Substations 3 & 4 require Environmental Assessment • Modified location and layout of Service and Inspection Facility Alternatives require Environmental Assessment or Supplemental EIS/EIR • Any potential changes to the Farmdale crossing

15. Phase 1 Project Status Project Issue Summary • Sewer Pipe Cracking Along Exposition at USC • Approximately 1,200 feet of newly installed sewer pipe has cracked and will need to be replaced • Will uncover approximately 200 feet of 15-inch pipe to evaluate cause of failure and need for replacement • Remaining pipe will be replaced in March or April 2008

16. Phase 1 Project Status Government/Community Relations • Provided project status updates to the following organizations: • Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas and Empowerment Congress • Delta Senior Center • West Angeles Church (Bishop Charles Blake) • Participated in the following community events: • GLAAACC Monthly Luncheon • Assemblymember Karen Bass’ Year End Celebration • Ted Alexander Math and Science Magnet’s Winterfest • Continued business assessments in Segment C • Established Expo Project Informational Center at Foshay Learning Center and Ted Alexander Math and Science Magnet • Attended regularly scheduled meetings with USC and Expo Park to discuss coordination of events and construction activities

17. Summary of Jobs Program Activities DECEMBER 2007 • 51 construction workers currently working on the Expo Project (Laborers, Carpenters, or Operators). 13 are from the Expo Corridor (12 minority/1 non-minority). All Expo Construction Jobs are Union Jobs. • 83 people are currently working for FFP in non-union jobs (clerical or professional level positions). 15 workers are from the Expo Corridor. • To date, FFP has sponsored 24 individuals into local unions (Laborers, Carpenters or Operators). • Robnette Electric, a minority DBE firm located in the Expo Corridor on Crenshaw Blvd, was the successful bidder for the electrical and data/communications conduit installation for the Western and Crenshaw Blvd stations.

18. Summary of DBE Program Activities DBE Goals and Signed Contracts through December 2007 20% DBE Goal 20% DBE Goal 20% DBE Goal 20% To Date 21.8% To date 34.7% To date 13.84% 14 DBE Professional Service Firms $6.088 Million 12 DBE Design Service Firms $6.2 Million 9 DBE Construction Service Firms $32.9 Million

19. PHASE 2

20. Phase 2 Project Status • AA/EIS/Conceptual Engineering • Continued preparation of draft technical background reports • Initiated work on Colorado Street alternative and Olympic Blvd option per City of Santa Monica’s request • Advanced draft Milestone 2 grade crossing reports • Advanced Overland Avenue drainage analysis • Worked with Metro on ridership model corrections and recalibration • Continued work on station/parking layouts and locations • Government/Community Relations • Conducted stakeholder briefing for: • Metro’s Westside/Central Governance Council • Planned for next round of community meetings to take place in February

21. Phase 2 Project Status • Risks to Current Schedule: • Ridership Model • Colorado Street Alignment Analysis • Maintenance Facility for Phase 2