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Public Information Meeting Public Information Meeting WELCOME WELCOME
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. Nick W. Blom Salida Regional Library 4835 Sisk Road Salida, CA 95368
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Project Locations Project Locations
Kiernan Avenue Interchange Widen State Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) between Salida Boulevard and Sisk Road, modify
- n- and off- ramps with State
Route 99, and widen Salida Boulevard and Sisk Road within the project limits. Hammett Road Interchange Widen Hammett Road from Ciccarelli Road to Pirrone Road, modify on- and off-ramps at State Route 99, and realign Pirrone Road within the project limits.
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To present the projects and the alternatives being considered.
- Please view the displays located around the room and ask questions.
To explain what environmental and engineering studies are being conducted.
- Staff are available at the different stations to explain how our process works and what
is being studied. To obtain input from the public and answer questions.
- We encourage you to give your comments.
- Verbal comments may be given to the public stenographer.
- Written comments may be placed in the comment box or mailed directly to our office.
Why Are We Here Tonight? Why Are We Here Tonight?
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The purpose of each project is to construct improvements to the State Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) interchange and the Hammett Road interchange which will:
- Reduce congestion.
- Improve traffic operations at
interchanges and local intersections.
- Accommodate forecasted traffic
growth.
What is the Purpose of Each Project? What is the Purpose of Each Project? Project Purpose Project Purpose
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No Build – Do Nothing Alternative 1 – Diamond Interchange Alternative 2 – Diamond/Loop (Hybrid) Interchange
Kiernan Alternatives Kiernan Alternatives
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Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Existing Condition Existing Condition
N
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Alternative 1 Alternative 1-
Diamond Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange
N
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Alternative 2 Alternative 2 -
Hybrid Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange Route 219 (Kiernan Avenue) Interchange
N
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No Build – Do nothing Alternative 1 – Diamond Interchange Alternative 2 – Partial Cloverleaf (Loop) Interchange Alternative 3 – Diamond/Loop (Hybrid) Interchange
Hammett Road Alternatives Hammett Road Alternatives
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Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Existing Condition Existing Condition
N
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Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Future No Build Condition (with Future No Build Condition (with Salida Salida Plan) Plan)
N
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Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Alternative 1 Alternative 1 -
Diamond
N
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Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Alternative 2 Alternative 2 -
Loop
N
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Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Route 99/Hammett Road Interchange Alternative 3 Alternative 3 -
Hybrid
N
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Environmental Studies Started
- November 10, 2009 Public Meeting
- Spring 2010
Draft Environmental Document released
Public Hearing
Public Review Period Closes – Comments Due
Final Environmental Document Approved
Final Design
Right of Way Acquisition
Construct State Route 219 (Kiernan) Interchange Modifications
Construct Hammett Interchange Phase 1 Modifications
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* Project schedule is based on adequate accumulation of Development Impact Fees and other funds.
- Caltrans will complete Environmental Studies and issue a separate Draft Initial Study/
Environmental Assessment for each interchange project.
- A public review period of 30 days will be provided, and a public hearing will be held to obtain
your input on the draft environmental documents.
Project Schedule* Project Schedule*
What What’ ’s Next s Next
Y OU AR E HE R E
Project Schedule Project Schedule
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Do you have information that should be included? Your comments will become part of the public record. There are four ways you can provide input about the projects:
- Written comments can be placed in the comment box.
- Comments can be expressed verbally to County or Caltrans representatives.
- Comments can be expressed to the public stenographer.
- Written comments can be directly mailed to:
California Department of Transportation Attention: Gail Miller Senior Environmental Planner 2015 East Shields Avenue, Suite 100 Fresno, CA 93726-5428
- r e-mail: Gail_Miller@dot.ca.gov
Public Comments Public Comments Public Comments Public Comments
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING View our displays, ask questions, and give us your thoughts about these projects.
