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For detailed information on current major construction projects, please go to www.keepusmoving.info.
24 April 2008 - Public Comment Period on funding for Commuter Solutions program open.
On Thursday, June 12, the Metropolitan Policy Committee (MPC), acting as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board, will consider an amendment to the MPO's Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal year 2008-2009. The amendment will continue the MPO's funding of the regional Commuter Solutions program in the amount of $240,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Commuter Solutions is a regional partnership responsible for promoting alternatives to driving alone, including RideShare, group bus passes (including student bus passes), and other activities. The public comment period on the proposed amendment is open from April 24 until 5:00 PM May 30, 2008. You may submit comments in writing to:
Paul Thompson
Lane Council of Governments
99 East Broadway, Suite 400
Eugene, OR 97401
Comments may also be submitted via email to mpo@lcog.org
For further information contact Paul Thompson at the Lane Council of Governments at pthompson@lcog.org or 682-4405.
2 May 2008 - ODOT is inviting the public to comment on their draft "Public Involvement Policy".
The draft policy can be accessed at www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/docs/LRPU/PIP.pdf. More information as the purpose and intent of the update is available at www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP/LRPU.shtml where you can also listen to an audio version of the draft policy.
Comments will be accepted until June 11, 2008 by e-mail to Vanitha.Murthy@odot.state.or.us; or in writing to:
Long Range Planning Unit, ODOT, 555 13th St. NE Suite 2, Salem, OR 97301.
If you have any questions, or need written copies or alternative formats, please contact Vanitha Murthy at (503) 986-3510 or by e-mail.
17 April 2008 - Willamette River Bridge Survey now available for public input.
ODOT is seeking input on the style of bridge that should replace the existing interstate 5 bridge over the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield. An online survey is available at www.willamettebridge.org until May 15, 2008. For more information contact:
Jamie Damon, Public Involvement Manager, (503) 235-5881, jdamon@jlainvolve.com
Tim Dodson, ODOT Project Liason, (503) 986-3311, timothy.j.dodson@odot.state.or.us
17 April 2008 - DEQ information session and public hearing concerning greenhouse gas reporting and climate change initiatives in Oregon.
DEQ has scheduled a public hearing in Eugene to accept comments on the proposed rules concerning mandatory greenhouse gas reporting. This will be held at EWEB, Training Room, 500 East 4th Avenue,Eugene on Thursday May 8, 6:30 pm. More information on the proposed rules can be found at www.deq.state.or.us/aq/climate/rulemaking.htm.
In addition, DEQ will hold an informational meeting to provide more time for dialogue regarding climate change initiatives in Oregon. This will be held at DEQ Conference Room, Suite 210, 1102 Lincoln Street, Eugene, on Thursday May 8, 2:00 pm. More information about climate change in Oregon is available at www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/GBLWRM/Portal.shtml
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