RTD Press Release

The North Metro Corridor Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) document is now available for public review and comment. North Metro’s Build Alternative is a proposed 18-mile electric commuter rail transit corridor between Denver Union Station (DUS) and SH7/162nd Avenue in Thornton with eight stations serving Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn and unincorporated Adams County. The North Metro Corridor is part of the overall RTD FasTracks plan to build 122 miles of new rail transit and enhanced bus service and park-n-Rides throughout the metro Denver area.

The public hearings are an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the alternatives evaluation.

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
6 p.m. to 8 p.m
Adams 12 Conference Center
1500 E. 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Adams City High School
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022

The Public Hearings will include:
• An Open House format with the opportunity to speak one-on-one with project representatives.
• A brief presentation of the environmental evaluation findings that will begin at 7 p.m.
• Opportunities to submit verbal, written or electronic comments.
• DEIS document available for public review.
The Draft EIS is available for review online at www.RTD-FasTracks.com (click on North Metro) and at the following libraries listed below:

• Central Denver Public Library
10 West 14th Ave. Parkway

 Northglenn Branch Library
10530 N. Huron St.

• State Library
201 East Colfax Ave., Suite 314

 Rangeview District Admin. Offices
11658 Huron St.

• Valdez-Perry Branch Library
4690 Vine St.

 Thornton Branch Library
8992 N. Washington St.

• Commerce City Branch Library
7185 Monaco St.

 Brighton Branch Library
327 E. Bridge St.

• Perl Mack Branch Library
7611 Hilltop Circle

North Metro DEIS comments can be submitted until Jan. 15, 2010 through the following methods:
In Person: At the public hearings on Dec. 9 and 10
Online: www.RTD-FasTracks.com – click on North Metro
E-mail: comments@RTDNorthMetro.com
Mail: David Beckhouse
Federal Transit Administration, Region 8
c/o North Metro Project Team
999 18th St., Ste. 900
Denver, CO 80202

Following the public hearings, the project team will address public and agency comments received and prepare the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) document for adoption by the Federal Transit Administration. A Record of Decision is anticipated in July 2010.