Community Interaction. Due to the widespread financial and social effects of an international XXX on the surrounding communities and region, efforts have been made to involve a variety of stakeholders in the project development process. The Project Development Team (PDT) for the Project includes representatives from FHWA, GSA, CBP, SANDAG, County of San Diego, and City of San Diego, as well as Caltrans. It has also included participants representing Sempra Energy/SDG&E, Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), U.S. Border Patrol, CHP and financial institutions. The PDT was formed to facilitate and coordinate delivery of the project. The first PDT meeting was held on March 20, 2007 and continues to meet regularly. Presentations describing the project features and planned schedule have been given to various groups and committees including but not limited to the SANDAG Borders Committee on March 23, 2007, with an updated presentation on February 25, 2011. Multiple meetings with property owners, Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Otay Mesa Property Owners Association, and several organizations in Mexico have been held to maintain the flow of information to and from project stakeholders. Public scoping meetings were held on June 6, 2007 and December 4, 2008 at Ocean View Hills Elementary School in Otay Mesa with invitations extended to government officials and resource agencies in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as to members of the local chamber of commerce, residents, and area land owners. The meetings were advertised in the San Diego Union Tribune, and two Spanish language newspapers circulated in the San Diego region. Both public scoping meetings were an open house format. The first of which included several exhibits showing the corridor alternatives being studied and various features of the project area such as land use, vegetation, wildlife, and biological resources. The second meeting included exhibits showing the alignment, footprint, and biological resources associated with the Draft Project Report Two Interchange, One Interchange and No Interchange alternatives, along with the associated variations. Public hearings were held on February 20, 2008 and January 19, 2011 at Ocean View Hills Elementary School in Otay Mesa following release of the Phase I Draft PEIR/PEIS and Tier II Draft EIR/EIS, respectively. Exhibits depicting the alternatives and variations were displayed for discussion, and the Draft environmental documents with technical studies were available for review. Atte...
Community Interaction. The proposed project was discussed with the City of San Xxxx and Santa Xxxxx Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) at a conceptual level. There is no known public controversy regarding this project, and all technical issues are being resolved through the Project Development Team. No public meeting is proposed.
Community Interaction. Agency and tribal consultation as well as public participation for this project have been accomplished through a variety of formal and informal methods, including interagency coordination meetings, public meetings, public notices, PDT meetings, a public meeting, interagency coordination, and consultation with interested parties. This section summarizes the results of Caltrans efforts to fully identify, address, and resolve project-related issues through early and continuing coordination. Interagency Coordination and Consultation Formulation of the project alternatives and environmental evaluation has been carried out through a cooperative dialogue among representatives of the following agencies and organizations: • OCTA • Native American representatives • Historical groups • State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) • National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) • OC Parks • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) • California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) • City of Anaheim • City of Orange • City of Placentia • City of Fullerton
Community Interaction. All the affected local agencies within the project limits have been informed about the proposal. The affected cities include City of Hercules, City of Xxxxxxxx, and City of Concord. Their input will be considered and incorporated during the Design phase. Existing Facility Roadway Information SR 4 is an east-west route providing interregional connection between the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. The western portion of SR 4 is known as Xxxx Xxxx Parkway. SR 4 begins in the City of Hercules at Interstate 80 (I-80) and traverses unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County and in the Cities of Martinez, Concord, Pittsburg, and Antioch before ending at the SR 4/160 interchange. The eastern portion continues through and beyond the Contra Costa/San Xxxxxxx County line. The route functions as a four-lane/six-lane freeway within the project limits. Table 3-2 summarizes details of SR 4 within the Project Limits. Table 3-2: Details of SR 4 Within the Project Limits County-Route– Post Miles Curve Radii Range (feet) EB No. of Lanes WB No. of Lanes Median Width (feet) XX Xxxx Width (feet) WBLane Width (feet) EB Left hld Width (feet) EB Right Shld Width (feet) WB Left Shld Width (feet) WB Right Shld Width (feet) CC-4– PM L0.0/9.0 — 2 2 150 12 12 10 10 10 10 Notes: — = not applicable CC = Contra Xxxxx XX = eastbound Shld = Shoulder PM = post mile(s) WB = westbound Pedestrian Facility There are no pedestrian facilities such as sidewalks or crosswalks on SR 4 within the project limits. However, pedestrians have access to sidewalks and crosswalks at ramp terminals. Bicycle Facility There are no formal bicycle facilities (paths, lanes) along SR 4 within the project limits. However, there are bike lanes on local facilities that cross ramp intersections. Bicyclists passing through the project limits currently use the shoulder of SR 4 between Sycamore Avenue (approximately PM R1.27) and Xxxxxxxx Skyway in the eastbound direction, and between Xxxxxxxx Skyway and the Willow Avenue off-ramp (approximately PM R0.92) in the westbound direction.
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