The end of the public comment period for the Milwaukie MAX project is quickly approaching. People have until Noon on Monday June 23rd to submit their comments and concerns. All comments that are submitted by this date will be included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
The BAC Board will be submitting a formal letter of response, and we strongly encourage area residents, employees, and property owners to do the same.
The following information has been provided by Tom Armstrong, our District Planner at the City of Portland, Bureau of Planning:
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project
FYI – Public Comment Opportunities
Over the next two months there will be multiple opportunities to provide your comments and input to Metro and the City of Portland on the locally preferred alternative (PLA) for the Portland- Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project. Now is the time to make your voice heard – you can attend a meeting, testify at a public hearing, or submit written comments. The following is a summary of the upcoming events and opportunities.
Metro – Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS)
Public Comment Period Closes June 23.
Download the documents here: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=223
Submit Written Comments To:
Portland-Milwaukie LRT SDEIS
Metro
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Email comments to: trans@metro.dst.or.us
Metro – Portland-Milwaukie LRT Project Steering Committee
Public Hearing – Monday, June 9, 2008 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Metro Council Chambers
600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland
Provide public testimony before the Portland to Milwaukie Light Rail Project Steering Committee or send written comments to:
Portland-Milwaukie LRT Steering Committee
Metro
600 NE Grand Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Metro – Metro Council
Public Hearing – Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:00 pm
Metro Council Chambers
600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland
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