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TABLE OF CONTENTSPage6.0PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT . 6-16.1Objectives.6-16.2Elements of Program.6-16.3Agency Input .6-66.4Public Input.6-116.5Special Outreach to Low-Income and Minority Populations .6-206.6Release of Draft EIS.6-256.7Coordination Subsequent to Release of Final EIS .6-26TABLE OF CONTENTSi

LIST OF FIGURESPageFigure 6-1Mailing Distribution Area.6-3LIST OF TABLESPageTable 6-1Table 6-2Table 6-3Table 6-4Table 6-5Table 6-6Table 6-7Table 6-8Local Media Contact List .6-5Agency and Local Government Involvement Activities.6-7Summary of Citizen Working Group Meetings .6-13Local Neighborhood Associations and Business Groups.6-15Neighborhood and Local Businesses Public Involvement Activities.6-16Summary of Comments Received from Neighborhood Associations,Business Groups, and Non-Profits .6-19Local Community Representatives Contacted .6-22Special Outreach Activities for Low-Income or Minority Populations .6-23LIST OF FIGURES / TABLESii

6.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTFHWA and CDOT are committed to involving the public and other agencies throughout theValley Highway EIS process. The success of the Valley Highway Project hinges uponcommunication and cooperation between FHWA, CDOT, and the local community. Thisincludes involvement of federal, state, and local governmental officials, regional transportationplanning entities, citizen advisory groups, community groups, civic and professionalorganizations, businesses, residents, and low-income and minority populations in the EISprocess. The public involvement process includes providing information, timely public notice,access to key decisions, and opportunities for early and continuing participation.This chapter describes objectives and elements of the public involvement process, as well asspecific activities conducted to date with the public and federal, state, and local agencies andgovernment representatives. It also highlights special public outreach efforts to low-income andminority populations in the project area. It includes a discussion of further opportunity for publicinput to comment on the project and the Final EIS as part of the public hearing that will be held.6.1ObjectivesPublic involvement objectives include: Provide a mechanism for public perspectives, needs, and ideas to be incorporated into theplanning process Develop the public’s understanding of the problems and opportunities related to the ValleyHighway EIS Demonstrate explicit consideration and response to public input Develop a consensus on project alternatives6.2Elements of ProgramA multi-tiered public involvement approach was used to reach out to a variety of groups locatedin the project area with differing needs and perspectives. The public involvement processconsisted of three general areas of coordination: public, agency, and special outreach to lowincome or minority populations.Public outreach efforts emphasized using public meetings, as well as presentations to localneighborhood associations, business groups and non-profit organizations, to disseminateproject information and provide a mechanism to incorporate the public’s ideas, needs, andconcerns into the EIS process. Agency coordination focused on involving federal, state, andlocal governmental agencies in developing the technical requirements of the EIS, and inproviding technical expertise and assisting in development of the EIS. Environmental justiceoutreach efforts included identifying and contacting local organizations involved with low-incomepopulations and minority populations, disseminating project information to local leaders andresidents, and diversifying public outreach efforts to meet the specific needs of low-incomepopulations and minority populations.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-1

In addition, the following program elements were used as primary means of informationdissemination that were not linked to any specific audience.6.2.1 Notice of IntentA notice of intent, advising the public that an EIS would be prepared for the Valley HighwayProject, appeared in the Federal Register on July 23, 2002. The Notice of Intent formallycommunicated the commencement of the public involvement process associated with the ValleyHighway EIS.6.2.2 Project ContactsKey project staff were made available to answer questions from the public via phone, fax, email,and in person. The three main project contacts were:Mr. Tony GrossSenior Project ManagerCDOT Region 62000 South Holly St.Denver, CO 80222Tel: (303) 972-9112Fax: (303) 972-9114Mr. Dean BradleyProject ManagerFelsburg Holt & Ullevig6300 S. Syracuse Way, Suite 600Centennial, CO 80111Tel: (303) 721-1440Fax: (303) 721-0832Mr. Chris HornSenior Operations EngineerFederal Highway Administration12300 W. Dakota Ave., Suite 180Lakewood, CO 80228Tel: (720) 963-3000Fax: (720) 963-3001e-mail: tony.gross@dot.state.co.use-mail: dean.bradley@fhueng.come-mail: chris.horn@fhwa.dot.gov6.2.3 Mailing List DevelopmentApproximately 20,000 residences and businesses in the neighborhoods surrounding the projectarea received project newsletters and postcard meeting notices. Project newsletters andpostcard notices inviting local residents and businesses to public meetings were sent via amass mailing to the project area, which included the neighborhoods of Athmar Park, Baker,Barnum, Godsman, Lincoln Park, Overland, Platt Park, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park, andWest Washington Park in the City and County of Denver. Figure 6-1 depicts the boundaries ofthe mailing distribution area. The area targeted for mass mailing is located approximately northof Florida Avenue, west of Washington Street, east of Federal Boulevard, and south of8th Avenue in south Denver. In the area along US 6 west of I-25, the mailing area extends northto 10th Avenue and west to Knox Court.In addition, a mailing list of over 700 individuals was compiled. An initial mailing list wasprepared during the EIS scoping process. The initial list included the name, group association,mailing address, phone number, and email address of representatives from local neighborhoodassociations; business groups; and federal, state, and local governmental agencies. Over thecourse of the public involvement process, the mailing list was updated with the contactinformation of public meeting attendees, interested individuals, religious groups, non-profitorganizations, and other individuals not identified on the initial mailing list. The mailing list wasused to disseminate project information, such as meeting minutes and notification of publicmeetings.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-2

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6.2.4 Project WebsiteA project website was developed (www.valleyhighway.com) in December 2002 to provide thepublic up-to-date information on the Valley Highway Project. Information presented on thewebsite was designed to avoid technical jargon, wherever possible, and communicate a plainand understandable message. A link to a multi-lingual translator was provided on the website.The website was updated on a monthly or as needed basis; individuals could sign up for theCitizens Online database to receive email notices whenever the website was updated. Thewebsite provided electronic access to: A project description and map Public involvement activities, including public meeting comment summaries andCitizen Working Group meeting minutes Environmental resources Project element and system alternatives, including screened alternatives and the screeningprocess EIS chapters in a downloadable format Broadway viaduct construction information Frequently asked questions A glossary of terms Newsletters and news releases Meeting notices Contact information Public commentsThe project website provided interested members of the public with an opportunity to commenton the project, ask questions, and request project-related information through a commentfeedback form. Comments were received at the website via the comment feedback form andfrom emails sent to the webmaster.6.2.5News Releases to Local MediaPeriodic news releases were prepared and provided to the local media before public meetings.The list of local media is summarized in Table 6-1. News releases were provided inSeptember 2002, December 2002, July 2003, January 2004, October 2004, and May 2005. Acopy of each news release is included in Appendix B, Public Coordination.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-4

Table 6-1Media ioLocal Media Contact ListLocal Media ResourceDenver PostRocky Mountain NewsDaily Journal and Colorado ConstructionRocky Mountain ConstructionDenver Business JournalArvada SentinelGolden TranscriptBrighton Standard BladeCommerce City Sentinel ExpressFort Lupton PressCentennial CitizenEnglewood HeraldHighlands Ranch HeraldThe VoiceNorth Denver TribuneWestminster WindowNorthglenn/Thornton SentinelWestsiderErie ReviewLafayette NewsLouisville TimesFront Range NewsAurora SentinelBroomfield EnterpriseCastle Rock News PressEnglewood Centennial JournalEvergreen Canyon CourierGreenwood Village The VillagerLittleton IndependentLoveland Daily ReportEl HispanoUrban SpectrumHispania NewsIntermountain Jewish NewsKorea Times DenverKorean Denver NewsColorado Chinese NewsKUSA-TV (NBC)KCNC-TV (CBS)KMGH-TV (ABC)KDVR-TV (FOX)KWGN-TV (WB)KCEC-TV (Univision)FTFD-TVKMAS-TV (Telemundo)KRMT-TVKHOW-AM 630KOA-AM 850KMXA-AM 1090KJMN-FM 92.1KUVO-FM 89.3PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-5

6.2.6 Bilingual Project Phone HotlineThe project team established and promoted a bilingual Spanish/English project phone hotline[(720) 489-7923], which was put in place in September 2002 and made available throughout thepublic involvement process. The bilingual project phone hotline provided individuals and groupswith the opportunity to leave a message for the project team. All messages were responded towithin 24 hours. Individuals were offered a one-on-one meeting with a project team member ifadditional information was required. Forty-three phone calls to the project hotline were receivedas of June 2006. Two of the phone calls were received from Spanish speakers.6.2.7 Project NewslettersProject newsletters were mailed to approximately 20,000 residences and businesses in theneighborhoods encompassing the project area. Newsletters were developed and distributed inAugust 2002, July 2003, November 2003, May 2004, May 2005, and November 2005, andserved to: Introduce the project Inform the public of the progress of the project Provide contact information for project-related questions Advertise public meetings Discuss results of the Citizen Working GroupsThe July 2003, November 2003, May 2004, May 2005, and November 2005 project newsletterswere bilingual (Spanish and English).6.3Agency InputThe Lead Agency for the Valley Highway EIS is FHWA, and CDOT is the Applicant Agency.Upon request of the Lead Agency, any other federal, state, or local agency may become acooperating agency. Cooperating agencies have technical insight into many of thetransportation-related problems for the Valley Highway and special expertise with respect tospecific environmental issues and jurisdiction by law. Four cooperating agencies were identifiedfor the Valley Highway EIS: the City and County of Denver, the FRA, FTA, and RTD.Responsibilities of the coordinating agencies include: Develop information and perform environmental analysis, as needed Provide staff for lead agency requests for support Participate in the transportation planning process and in the EIS scoping process Attend the Public Advisory Committee and Technical Working Group meetings (seeSections 6.3.2 and 6.3.3), Review and comment on environmental documentationPUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-6

In addition to the cooperating agencies, resource agencies were identified. Resource agencieshave specific technical expertise and regulatory oversight on various environmental issues andpotential impacts associated with the project. Resource agencies for the Valley Highway EISinclude: the USACE, UDFCD, Public Utilities Commission (PUC), EPA, USFWS, CDPHE,CDOW, DRCOG, and the SHPO.Responsibilities of the resource agencies include: Provide technical expertise, as needed Participate in the meetings and working groups, as needed Review and provide comments on relevant EIS documentationAgency involvement activities ranged from one-on-one meetings with agency officials to a seriesof meetings with local, state, and federal agency representatives. Table 6-2 summarizes local,state, and federal agency and government involvement activities conducted as part of the ValleyHighway EIS process.Table 6-2DateJan 22, 2002May 6, 2002Jun 27, 2002Aug 21, 2002Sep 10, 2002Sep 17, 2002Oct 10, 2002Oct 10, 2002Oct 24, 2002Oct 30, 2002Nov 7, 2002Nov 8, 2002Nov 13, 2002Nov 14, 2002Nov 14, 2002Nov 15, 2002Nov 21, 2002Nov 25, 2002Dec 2, 2002Dec 5, 2002Dec 11, 2002Dec 12, 2002Dec 19, 2002Jan 2, 2003Jan 9, 2003Jan 10, 2003Jan 16, 2003Jan 16, 2003Jan 23, 2003Jan 30, 2003Feb 6, 2003Feb 12, 2003Agency and Local Government Involvement ActivitiesGroupMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Ramona MartinezFHWA/CDOT Pre-Scoping Kick-off MeetingFHWA/CDOT Technical Scoping MeetingCooperating/Resource Agencies Scoping MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Debbie OrtegaMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Ramona MartinezFHWA/CDOT Scoping Debriefing MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingTechnical Working Group Broadway WorkshopTechnical Working Group Railroad WorkshopCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Development Work SessionCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingMeeting with City and County Of Denver Councilwoman Kathleen MacKenzieTechnical Working Group MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingTechnical Working GroupCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingCherokee Denver Transportation Task Force MeetingFHWA/CDOT/EPA Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingPUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-7

Table 6-2Agency and Local Government Involvement Activities(continued)DateFeb 14, 2003Feb 25, 2003Mar 2003Mar 2003Mar 12, 2003Mar 14, 2003Apr 9, 2003Apr 10, 2003May 5, 2003May 6, 2003May 14,2003Jun 11, 2003Jun 13, 2003Jul 9, 2003Jul 10, 2003Jul 11, 2003Jul 30, 2003Aug 7, 2003Aug 8, 2003Aug 18, 2003Aug 26, 2003Sep 4, 2003Sep 10, 2003Sep 12, 2003Sep 15, 2003Sep 26, 2003Sep 29, 2003Oct 2, 2003Oct 7, 2003Oct 8, 2003Oct 10, 2003Oct 16, 2003Oct 21, 2003Oct 22, 2003Oct 23, 2003Oct 29, 2003Nov 3, 2003Nov 12, 2003Nov 14, 2003Nov 14, 2003Nov 17, 2003Dec 1, 2003Dec 12, 2004Jan 6, 2004Jan 9, 2004Jan 14, 2004Feb 13, 2004Feb 25, 2004Mar 10, 2004Mar 12, 2004GroupRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingCDOT, RTD, City and County of Denver, Cherokee Denver LLC, and Gates Properties FacilitationMeetingCity and County of Denver Stormwater Management MeetingCDOT, T-REX, and Cherokee Denver LLC Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingCDOT and City and County of Denver Stormwater Management MeetingDenver Parks MeetingColorado State Parks MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingCDOT Stormwater MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Rosemary RodriguezPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Judy MonteroCDOT Cultural Resources MeetingCDOT/CDPHE Air Quality MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingCDOT and CDPHE Hazardous Materials MeetingCity and County of Denver EIS Coordination MeetingCherokee Denver LLC Hazardous Materials MeetingMayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee MeetingCDOT/Colorado Historical Society Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation CulturalResources MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTransportation Commission MeetingCDOT Hazardous Materials MeetingCDOT Drainage and Floodplain Issues MeetingCity and County of Denver Hazardous Materials MeetingRTD Hazardous Materials MeetingCDPHE Hazardous Materials MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingCity and County of Denver Drainage MeetingCity and County of Denver Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee Representative MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingCDOT, CDPHE, and City and County of Denver Hazardous Materials MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingPUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-8

Table 6-2Agency and Local Government Involvement Activities(continued)DateApr 13, 2004Apr 15, 2004May 12, 2004May 14, 2004May 26, 2004June 11, 2004July 9, 2004July 17, 2004Aug 11, 2004Aug 13, 2004Aug 16, 2004Aug 23, 2004Aug 25, 2004Sep 8, 2004Sep 17, 2004Oct 8, 2004Oct 13, 2004Nov 12, 2004Dec 10, 2004Jan 12, 2005Jan 14, 2005Mar 9, 2005Mar 11, 2005Apr 13, 2005Apr 15, 2005May 11, 2005Jun 9, 2005Jul 13, 2005Aug 3, 2005Aug 10, 2005Oct 12, 2005Nov 9, 2005Jan 11, 2006Feb 8, 2006Mar 9, 2006Apr 12, 2006May 10, 2006May 31, 2006May 31, 2006August 3, 2006August 15, 2006August 16, 2006September 6, 2006October 11, 2006GroupTechnical Working Group MeetingTransportation Commission MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingFHWA, CDOT, and EPA Project Status MeetingCDOT and CDPHE Hazardous Materials MeetingPolicy Advisory Committee MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingRTD/CDOT Regional Coordination MeetingTechnical Working Group MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Judy MonteroTechnical Working GroupPolicy Advisory CommitteeTechnical Working GroupTour of project area with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Judy MonteroTechnical Working GroupFHWA/CDOT Preferred AlternativeTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupTechnical Working GroupCDOT, City and County of Denver, and RTD I-25/Broadway Coordination MeetingCDOT and City and County of Denver Barnum East Park Coordination MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Rosemary RodriquezMeeting with Julie Connor Aide to City and County of Denver Councilwoman Kathleen MacKenzieTechnical Working Group MeetingMeeting with City and County of Denver Councilwoman Judy MonteroCDOT And City and County of Denver Barnum East Park Coordination Meeting6.3.1 Scoping MeetingsA series of agency scoping meetings were held in conjunction with the Valley Highway EIS.These meetings were held to identify significant issues related to the proposed action and todetermine the scope of the issues to be addressed in the Valley Highway EIS. The meetingswere designed to share project information and collect comments, questions, and feedback tofacilitate design of the project scope.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-9

Four agency scoping meetings were conducted as follows: An FHWA/CDOT Pre-Scoping Meeting was held on May 6, 2002 An FHWA/CDOT Scoping Meeting was held on June 27, 2002 A Cooperating and Resource Agencies Scoping Meeting was held on August 21, 2002 An FHWA/CDOT/EPA Coordination Meeting was held on February 6, 2003The meetings were conducted as part of the EIS scoping process to determine the projectapproach and receive comments from FHWA, CDOT, the cooperating agencies, and resourceagencies. The Cooperating and Resource Agencies Scoping Meeting was held at the HiltonHotel in the Denver Technological Center, and 43 technical and management representativesfrom 14 agencies attended the meeting. During the meeting, the Valley Highway EIS projectteam introduced the Valley Highway EIS, summarized the NEPA process, discussed significantand other issues, and determined the ability of the agencies to provide specific technicalsupport. Additional meetings, including one-on-one meetings with federal, state, and localgovernment representatives, were conducted as necessary.6.3.2 Policy Advisory CommitteeA policy advisory committee was established to provide the project team with differentperspectives on major issues related to the proposed action and to enhance the communicationwith selected audiences. The policy advisory committee was comprised of local governmentofficials, governmental agencies, and non-profit groups and met on a quarterly basis. Policyadvisory committee meetings are included in Table 6-2.6.3.3 Technical Working GroupA technical working group was established to provide monthly reviews and discussions of thealternatives, community concerns, and environmental issues and to participate in reviews tofacilitate the development of the EIS document. The technical working group includedrepresentatives of local government, public sector agencies from the project area, CDOT andFHWA. Technical working group members possessed technical expertise in the areas ofengineering, environment, planning, utilities, transportation (highway and railroad), and transit.The technical working group meetings are summarized in Table 6-2.6.3.4 Transportation Task Force MeetingsA series of meetings were held to discuss the Broadway/I-25 interchange area and expectedredevelopment activities. Meeting attendees generally included representatives from CherokeeDenver LLC, CDOT, RTD, City and County of Denver, and Gates Properties. The objectives ofthe meetings were to identify expected redevelopment activities, determine expected trafficvolumes, and provide for coordination between the project team, cooperating agencies,Cherokee Denver LLC, and Gates Properties. These meetings are summarized in Table 6-2.PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-10

6.3.5 Local Government Official MeetingsMeetings were held with the City and County of Denver council members representing theproject area. The project team met with Councilwoman Ramona Martinez, Debbie Ortega, andKathleen MacKenzie in January, September, and November 2002, respectively. Additionalmeetings were held with Councilwoman Rosemary Rodriquez in July 2003, and CouncilwomanMontero in August 2003 and April 2004. Councilwoman Judy Montero and Rosemary Rodriquezreplaced Ramona Martinez and Debbie Ortega following the 2003 elections. The objective ofthe meetings was to inform the councilwomen of the project and answer any related questions.These meetings are summarized in Table 6-2.6.4Public InputPublic involvement activities ranged from door-to-door visits of businesses to presentations atneighborhood associations and business groups, public meetings, and one-on-one meetings.The subsections below describe various public involvement activities conducted before releaseof the Draft EIS.6.4.1 Public MeetingsPublic meetings were held at key points during the EIS process. Project newsletters and/orpostcard notices inviting local residents and businesses to the public meetings were sent via amass mailing to the project area. These meetings were also advertised in the neighborhoodassociation newsletters; through news releases to local media; in bilingual flyers (Spanish andEnglish) distributed at local churches, schools and recreation centers; and via email notices.Meeting attendance ranged from approximately 40 to 100 individuals.Each of the meetings was held with an open-house format, followed by an open-forum periodconducted with the aide of a meeting facilitator. Spanish translation was available at eachmeeting. The meetings were designed to provide the public with information on the project andthe EIS process, to receive feedback, and to establish a relationship with the local communities.At each meeting, Valley Highway project team members gave a presentation that includedslides, maps, and graphics.Following each presentation, a question-and-answer session was conducted by a bilingualfacilitator. Comments and concerns were written on a flip chart to verify they were accuratelyinterpreted and to encourage additional discussion. In addition, comments and concerns wererecorded in the meeting minutes. A comment summary was prepared with CDOT responsesand disseminated using the project mailing list.At each public meeting, comment feedback and/or evaluation forms were provided to solicitcomments. Additional comments were collected during the question-and-answer session portionof each public meeting. Written and verbal comments received at each public meeting werecompiled, a written response from CDOT was prepared for each comment, and the commentsummaries and a cover letter were and posted on the project website. A summary of the inputreceived is included in Section 6.4.6.Five types of public meetings were held ten times before the public hearing for the Draft EIS.The meetings included the following:PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT6-11

6.4.1.1PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS – SEPTEMBER 2002Public scoping meetings were held on September 24, 25, and 26, 2002. The meetings wereheld at three different locations throughout the project area: Cameron Church, 1600 South Pearl Street (West Washington Park area) Valverde Elementary School, 2030 West Alameda Avenue (Valverde area) Del Pueblo Elementary School, 750 Galapago Street (Baker, West Washington Park,Lincoln Park areas)These meetings were held to introduce the project, obtain scoping input, describe the NEPAprocess, and introduce the project team.6.4.1.2ELEMENT ALTERNATIVES PUBLIC MEETINGS – DECEMBER 2002Element alternatives public meetings were held on December 12 and 17, 2002. The meetingswere held in the project area at the Lighting Services Building (241 South Cherokee Street) atthe northwestern corner of Alameda Avenue and Cherokee Street. These meetings were held topresent the element design alternatives for the I-25 mainline; Broadway, Santa Fe Drive, andAlameda Avenue interchanges; and the Santa Fe Drive/Kalamath Street grade separation withthe Consolidated Main Line railroad. The element alternatives are presented and discussed inChapter 2 Alternatives.6.4.1.3SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES PUBLIC MEETINGS – JULY 2003System alternatives public meetings were held on July 23 and 29, 2003 at the Lighting ServicesBuilding (241 South Cherokee Street). These meetings were held to present four “build” systemalternatives identified from the elements alternatives screening process and the No ActionAlternative. Each of the system alternatives and the No Action Alternative are discussed inChapter 2 Alternatives.6.4.1.4COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PUBLIC MEETINGS/JANUARY2004Community and environmental resources public meetings were held on January 22 and28, 2004 at the Lighting Services Building (241 South Cherokee Street). These meetings wereheld to present the three system alternatives that remained following the screening process, aswell as the No Action Alternative, existing conditions (community and environmental resources),and potential impacts. System Alternatives 1, 2, and 3 and the No Action Alternative arepresented in Chapter 2 Alternatives.6.4.1.5INFORMATIONAL MEETINGIn May 2005, the Draft EIS was made available to the public for a 45-day public commentperiod. An informational meeting was held on May 19, 2005 at the Baker Middle School (574 W.6th Avenue), approximately two weeks prior to the public

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