Green Line to the Airport COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 1, 2 AND 3, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Green Line to the Airport COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 1, 2 AND 3, 2015

Welcome  Sign in at table near entrance  To comment, use comment card provided  Drop off at the end of the meeting  Mail or fax later OR  Stop by the Comment Work Station

About Tonight’s Meeting  Purpose of Meeting  Project Overview  Environmental Review Process  Public Comments / What’s Next

Purpose of Meeting To receive agency and public input on the scope of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) / Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Green Line to the Airport Extension Project

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project Purpose Connecting Downtown, South and North Natomas, and the Airport

Project Benefits  Improve transit linkages and coverage to communities and activity centers within the study area  Alleviate roadway congestion by providing a robust transit network that offers an alternative to automobile travel  Provide a safe, convenient and affordable alternative for traveling between downtown Sacramento, South and North Natomas, and the Sacramento International Airport

Project Benefits  Provide a connection directly to the region’s major intermodal facility at the Sacramento Valley Station , where bus, light rail, and Amtrak commuter rail services provide access to a much larger region  Support local and regional land use plans promoting smart growth and transit-oriented developments  Support local and regional plans and strategies to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Green Line Extension

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS

Project History

Environmental Review Process

EIR/EIS Topics of Study

Green Line Extension – Target Study Areas

American River Bridge Crossing Considerations  Aesthetics  Hydraulics / Permits  Transportation  Applicable Plans  Environmental Resources / Permits  Costs

Green Line serving the South Natomas Community  Streets serving all travel modes  Protecting property and quality of life  Connectivity between LRT and RT buses  Serving the community and major facilities like the Community Center, Library, and High School

Green Line serving North Natomas Gateway Crossing  Minimize congestion  Address automobile / pedestrian / train conflicts  Optimize alignment / station location considering:  Track Geometry  Proximity to Existing Transit Supportive  Constructability Uses  Use of IODs  Visual Effects /  Proximity to Land Opportunities Development  Accessibility to Opportunities Parking and by Pedestrians

Green Line serving North Natomas Sleep Train Arena Redevelopment Area  Possible option  Exciting new opportunities to support new land uses and to promote ridership  Continue to serve North Natomas Town Center but with possible shorter, less costly alignment

Project Schedule*

WHAT’S NEXT?

Your Role  Provide comments  Complete comment card and drop off at the end of the meeting  Mail or fax later  Stop by the Comment Work Station  Stay involved  Sign-up for notifications  Check the website: www.greenline2airport.com  Review the draft environmental document and provide comments

Next Steps  Refine plans for the targeted areas of study  Collect data to evaluate the effects of the project  Continue to consult with public agencies and stakeholders  Project future ridership for the project  Examine available funding sources

Thank you!