Amador County – At their first official meeting on June 23rd, the Stakeholders Working Group for the developing Pine Grove/Highway 88 Corridor Project met to introduce themselves and discuss concerns related to the project. At least six community groups, three businesses, and four agencies are represented in the group. Neil Peacock, Program Manager for the Amador County Transportation Commission (ACTC), said the project proposal includes 12 different alternatives for route modifications at a price tag “not to exceed $40 million,” and the stakeholder group will “provide feedback to the technical experts in our consultant team.” ACTC and Caltrans are seeking to guide the project along through the concept of “Context Sensitive Solutions,” which, according to Caltrans, are defined in part as a way “to provide for the needs of all highway users in balance with the needs of the local community and the context of the project.” Gary Reinoehl, a stakeholder representing the Upcountry Community Council (UCC), told TSPN that this process will help ensure “a greater chance of a project that everyone can agree on.” Reinoehl will be acting as a conduit for the concerns of the UCC, who met separately this month to create a list of “transportation issues.” These include sidewalk and pedestrian access, public transit, parking, and traffic concerns. He said perhaps the greatest concern is “safety in general.” He said he is “cautiously optimistic” about being able to address the many concerns upcountry residents have as the project moves forward. Another stakeholder, John Carlson, who was there on behalf of the Pine Grove Community Council, said he thinks the project heads “are making their best effort” to reach out to the community. He said his biggest concern is maintaining public involvement. “The stakeholders committee will work towards finding the preferred alternatives, but the community still needs to be there to provide input on the important decisions,” says Carlson, adding: “Ultimately, this is going to be something they will have to live with.” The next Stakeholders Working Group meeting is July 28th at the Pine Grove Town Hall. ACTC is the “implementing agency” for project management while Caltrans retains “lead agency” status and project oversight. The project must abide by the rules and regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Protection Act. Project construction is not estimated to take place until 2024. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 06:04
Preliminary Stakeholders Meeting Held For Pine Grove 88 Corridor Project
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Amador County – At their first official meeting on June 23rd, the Stakeholders Working Group for the developing Pine Grove/Highway 88 Corridor Project met to introduce themselves and discuss concerns related to the project. At least six community groups, three businesses, and four agencies are represented in the group. Neil Peacock, Program Manager for the Amador County Transportation Commission (ACTC), said the project proposal includes 12 different alternatives for route modifications at a price tag “not to exceed $40 million,” and the stakeholder group will “provide feedback to the technical experts in our consultant team.” ACTC and Caltrans are seeking to guide the project along through the concept of “Context Sensitive Solutions,” which, according to Caltrans, are defined in part as a way “to provide for the needs of all highway users in balance with the needs of the local community and the context of the project.” Gary Reinoehl, a stakeholder representing the Upcountry Community Council (UCC), told TSPN that this process will help ensure “a greater chance of a project that everyone can agree on.” Reinoehl will be acting as a conduit for the concerns of the UCC, who met separately this month to create a list of “transportation issues.” These include sidewalk and pedestrian access, public transit, parking, and traffic concerns. He said perhaps the greatest concern is “safety in general.” He said he is “cautiously optimistic” about being able to address the many concerns upcountry residents have as the project moves forward. Another stakeholder, John Carlson, who was there on behalf of the Pine Grove Community Council, said he thinks the project heads “are making their best effort” to reach out to the community. He said his biggest concern is maintaining public involvement. “The stakeholders committee will work towards finding the preferred alternatives, but the community still needs to be there to provide input on the important decisions,” says Carlson, adding: “Ultimately, this is going to be something they will have to live with.” The next Stakeholders Working Group meeting is July 28th at the Pine Grove Town Hall. ACTC is the “implementing agency” for project management while Caltrans retains “lead agency” status and project oversight. The project must abide by the rules and regulations of the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Protection Act. Project construction is not estimated to take place until 2024. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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