In December 2009, FHWA and FTA signed the U.S. 36 Record of Decision, the federal decision document that describes the transportation project, explains the rationale for the project decision, responds to public comments received during the Final EIS comment period, and makes commitments as to how the project will mitigate impacted environmental resources.
The signing of the Record of Decision completes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the U.S. 36 EIS. The completion of the NEPA process better positions U.S. 36 improvements to qualify for state and federal funding.
WHAT WAS HEARD DURING THE U.S. 36 FINAL EIS COMMENT PERIOD
Over one hundred comments were received from members of the public, corridor jurisdictions, stakeholder organizations, property owners, business representatives, and state and federal agencies. Comments about the transportation alternatives in the Final EIS were received through the project Web site, e-mail, written letters, and at the Public Hearings held in Boulder County, Broomfield County and Adams County which were attended by 189 members of the public. All comments received during the comment period were addressed and considered prior to the Record of Decision.
Members of the public provided overwhelming support for the Preferred Alternative elements and phasing strategies. Comments indicated that the Preferred Alternative is a sustainable transportation solution and best meets the mobility, safety, and system-quality needs of the corridor while minimizing impacts.
Please visit the project Web site www.US36EIS.com to see how your comment was addressed.
U.S. 36 RECORD OF DECISION ACHIEVED
The U.S. 36 Project Team is pleased to announce that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have signed the U.S. 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation Record of Decision. It has been published and is available at your city or county’s transportation office, select corridor public libraries, and at www.US36EIS.com
This concludes a significant milestone to complete the corridor planning process, and better positions U.S. 36 for state and federal funding opportunities.
Information that you will find in the U.S. 36 Record of Decision includes:
- The Project Decision: Phased Implementation; What’s included in Phase 1; and the Project Funding Scenario
- Alternatives Considered
- Clarifications to the US 36 Final EIS
- Maps of the Proposed Action for Phase 1
- Responses to your comments from the US 36 Final EIS Comment Period
- US 36 Final EIS Public Comment Summary
- A Summary of Final Design Requests by Segment
- Additional Information about the US 36 Corridor EIS
WHERE TO VIEW THE U.S. 36 RECORD OF DECISION
You can view the U.S. 36 Record of Decision at the following locations:
Denver Public Library Central Branch
10 West Fourteenth Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Perl Mack Library
7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver, CO 80221
Westminster Public Library College Hill Branch
3705 W. 112th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031
City & County of Broomfield Community Development
1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020
36 Commuting Solutions
287 Century Circle, Ste 103, Louisville, CO 80027
City of Louisville Public Library
951 Spruce Street, Louisville, CO 80027
Superior Town Hall
124 E. Coal Creek, Superior, CO 80027
City of Boulder Transportation Division
1739 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Boulder, CO 80306
Boulder County Transportation
2525 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80304
Longmont Public Library
409 4th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501
Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Division
12300 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228
Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 6
2000 South Holly Street,
Denver, CO 80222
The US 36 EIS Web site: Click here to visit the project Web site where you can review and download all sections of the U.S. 36 Record of Decision.
COMPLETING FINAL DESIGN FOR THE US 36 CORRIDOR
In 2010 CDOT will proceed with the final design, engineering, and wetland permitting processes that will enable construction of corridor improvements to begin.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED:
- Visit the CDOT Web site for current information about the project: www.dot.state.co.us
- Visit the US 36 Project Web site: www.US36EIS.com
- Visit the RTD Web site for current information about the project: www.RTD-FasTracks.com
- Get involved with 36 Commuting Solutions: www.36commutingsolutions.org
- Contact your local government representative
- Contact CDOT Public Relations Office: 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO 80222; (303) 757-9228 or
- Contact the US 36 Project Team at (720)407-4713.
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