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  Constructability  Use of IODs  Proximity to Land Development Opportunities  Proximity to Existing Transit Supportive Uses  Visual Effects / Opportunities  Accessibility to 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
• ff 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!