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First of Three Public Meetings for Federal Environmental Document on VTA’s Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor
| Release Number: | nr04-02 |
| Release Date: | Apr 02, 2009 |
WHAT: The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is hosting one of three public meetings for the public to provide comment on the draft Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor.
WHERE: San Jose City Hall, Committee Rooms W118-120, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose. This location is served by VTA Bus Lines 11, 22, 23, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 72, 81,180, 181, Highway 17 Express, and VTA Light Rail
WHEN: Monday, April 6, 2009; 6 p.m. (Open House) / 7 p.m. (Presentation followed by an opportunity to enter formal comments into public record.)
WHY: VTA has completed the Draft EIS that complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Act establishes national environmental policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of the environment. The approval of the Draft EIS is a critical step towards VTA securing federal funds.
As part of the environmental clearance process, the Draft EIS evaluates and discloses the environmental effects and benefits of three alternatives for the proposed project: the “No Build” Project, the 16-mile, 6-station Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Project, and the 10-mile, 2-station Berryessa Extension Project. Environmental topics covered are traffic, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise and vibration, and others. Mitigation measures to reduce or avoid adverse effects are also identified.
For more information about the public meetings, please contact VTA Community Outreach at (408) 321-7575, (TTY only) (408) 321-2330, or visit www.vta.org.  Go To Top
About VTA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA is responsible for bus, light rail and paratransit operations; congestion management; specific highway improvement projects; countywide transportation planning and provides these services to cities throughout the county including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa ClaraCounty.
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