1. Why are the transit and highway projects formerly combined in the I-70 East Corridor Environmental Impact Study moving forward separately?

The separation, which occurred in Spring 2006, allows both projects to move forward more efficiently by better focusing on the issues unique to each. Both studies incorporate the data and public input gathered so far, and each will continue to encourage public input using the community outreach techniques developed in the I-70 East Corridor EIS.

2. What will be studied?

The East Corridor EIS studies transit between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport. The I-70 East EIS studies highway improvements between I-25 and Tower Road.

3. What about the Central Corridor/Downing Extension? Is that still being studied?

The Central Corridor/Downing Street Extension is no longer part of the East Corridor NEPA process. However, it will continue as an Environmental Evaluation document. Public meetings will be scheduled, and the study is expected to be completed by end of 2009.

4. When will decisions be made?

RTD has released the FEIS on September 4, 2009 for a 30-day public comment period. After the close of the comment period (October 7), the project team will begin work on the Record of Decision (ROD). The ROD is expected to be completed in late Fall of 2009.

5. When is my next chance to provide input on the preferred alternative?

During the FEIS comment period (September 4 through October 7) you can provide your comments in the following methods:

• Submitting a comment online
• Mail your comments to Dave Beckhouse, FTA c/o PBS&J, 4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80237
• Attend either of the two public hearings scheduled for September 23 and 24

6. How can I stay in contact with both projects?

Contact information for each project is as follows:

I-70 East EIS, the highway study, can be reached at 303-294-9300.

East Corridor EIS, the transit study, will be based in the RTD-FasTracks office at 1560 Broadway, Suite 700 Denver 80202, and can be reached at 303-299-2000.

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