Chief
05-07-2008, 12:08 PM
eUpdate – May 2008
Thank you for reading the Columbia River Crossing monthly email update.
In this issue
- Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for public review
- CRC hosts public meetings to receive input, answer questions
- Want to hear a presentation about the CRC project?
Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for public review
We need your input.
On May 2, 2008, the Columbia River Crossing project reached a significant milestone and released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This report describes the potential environmental and community effects of five project alternatives under consideration.
Now is your chance to comment on the Draft EIS. The CRC project considers all comments to:
· Help select an alternative to meet community needs
· Inform local decision-makers on public opinion
· Shape the Locally Preferred Alternative and measures taken to minimize negative impacts
Comments may be submitted at any time and are considered by the project on an ongoing basis. All comments received between May 2 and July 1, 2008, are identified as Draft EIS comments and will be formally responded to in the Final EIS, expected in 2009.
Visit www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org to view the Draft EIS, learn where to read a printed copy and submit your comments.
An executive summary of the Draft EIS and a CD of the entire document are available at no charge. Printed copies may be purchased for $50 plus $7 for shipping. Contact the CRC project office at 866-396-2726 or feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org to order the document.
CRC hosts public meetings to receive input, answer questions
Staff from the Columbia River Crossing project will be available to receive comments and answer questions about the Draft EIS at six formal and informal meetings in the coming weeks. We invite you to attend one or more of these events.
Public Hearings and Open Houses
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Open house: 5–8 p.m.
Public hearing: 6–8 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, Grand Ballroom
100 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Public transit: C-TRAN #3
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Open house: 5–8 p.m.
Public hearing: 6–8 p.m.
Portland Metropolitan Exposition (Expo) Center
2060 North Marine Drive, Hall D
Portland, OR 97217
Public transit: TriMet MAX Yellow Line to Expo Center station
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE
Informal Question and Answer Sessions
Thursday, May 15
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Jantzen Beach SuperCenter (inside mall)
1405 N Jantzen Beach Center, Portland, OR
Public Transit: C-Tran # 4, TriMet # 6
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE; www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
(Sponsored by CRC’s Community and Environmental Justice Group)
Saturday, June 7
9 a.m. – noon
Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Public Transit: C-TRAN #80, 37
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
Saturday, June 14
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Beaverton Main Library
12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR
Public Transit: TriMet MAX Blue line to Beaverton transit center. Transfer to bus # 78 or 76.
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE
Thursday, June 19
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Clark Public Utilities
1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA
Public Transit: C-TRAN #37, 25
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
(Sponsored by CRC’s Community and Environmental Justice Group)
Want to hear a presentation about the CRC project?
Project staff regularly attends neighborhood association, business and other community group meetings to give brief presentations on the project. If you would like to schedule a presentation at your next meeting, please contact Audri Bomar at 360-816-4038.
In addition to giving presentations, the project has also begun its fairs and festival season. Project staff will be hosting booths at various events around town throughout the summer. Feel free stop by, get the latest project updates and have your questions answered.
Columbia River Crossing contact information
Email: feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org
Mail: 700 Washington St, Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: 360-737-2726 or 503-256-2726
Fax: 360-737-0294
www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org
Thank you for reading the Columbia River Crossing monthly email update.
In this issue
- Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for public review
- CRC hosts public meetings to receive input, answer questions
- Want to hear a presentation about the CRC project?
Draft Environmental Impact Statement released for public review
We need your input.
On May 2, 2008, the Columbia River Crossing project reached a significant milestone and released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This report describes the potential environmental and community effects of five project alternatives under consideration.
Now is your chance to comment on the Draft EIS. The CRC project considers all comments to:
· Help select an alternative to meet community needs
· Inform local decision-makers on public opinion
· Shape the Locally Preferred Alternative and measures taken to minimize negative impacts
Comments may be submitted at any time and are considered by the project on an ongoing basis. All comments received between May 2 and July 1, 2008, are identified as Draft EIS comments and will be formally responded to in the Final EIS, expected in 2009.
Visit www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org to view the Draft EIS, learn where to read a printed copy and submit your comments.
An executive summary of the Draft EIS and a CD of the entire document are available at no charge. Printed copies may be purchased for $50 plus $7 for shipping. Contact the CRC project office at 866-396-2726 or feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org to order the document.
CRC hosts public meetings to receive input, answer questions
Staff from the Columbia River Crossing project will be available to receive comments and answer questions about the Draft EIS at six formal and informal meetings in the coming weeks. We invite you to attend one or more of these events.
Public Hearings and Open Houses
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Open house: 5–8 p.m.
Public hearing: 6–8 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay, Grand Ballroom
100 Columbia Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Public transit: C-TRAN #3
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Open house: 5–8 p.m.
Public hearing: 6–8 p.m.
Portland Metropolitan Exposition (Expo) Center
2060 North Marine Drive, Hall D
Portland, OR 97217
Public transit: TriMet MAX Yellow Line to Expo Center station
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE
Informal Question and Answer Sessions
Thursday, May 15
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Jantzen Beach SuperCenter (inside mall)
1405 N Jantzen Beach Center, Portland, OR
Public Transit: C-Tran # 4, TriMet # 6
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE; www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
(Sponsored by CRC’s Community and Environmental Justice Group)
Saturday, June 7
9 a.m. – noon
Firstenburg Community Center
700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Public Transit: C-TRAN #80, 37
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
Saturday, June 14
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Beaverton Main Library
12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR
Public Transit: TriMet MAX Blue line to Beaverton transit center. Transfer to bus # 78 or 76.
More info: www.trimet.org or 503-238-RIDE
Thursday, June 19
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Clark Public Utilities
1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA
Public Transit: C-TRAN #37, 25
More info: www.c-tran.com or 360-695-0123
(Sponsored by CRC’s Community and Environmental Justice Group)
Want to hear a presentation about the CRC project?
Project staff regularly attends neighborhood association, business and other community group meetings to give brief presentations on the project. If you would like to schedule a presentation at your next meeting, please contact Audri Bomar at 360-816-4038.
In addition to giving presentations, the project has also begun its fairs and festival season. Project staff will be hosting booths at various events around town throughout the summer. Feel free stop by, get the latest project updates and have your questions answered.
Columbia River Crossing contact information
Email: feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org
Mail: 700 Washington St, Suite 300
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: 360-737-2726 or 503-256-2726
Fax: 360-737-0294
www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org