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Appendix B Meeting Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation
Informational Boards
PowerPoint Presentation
Environmental Scoping Meetings February 2015
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Program
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
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Meeting Schedule
•Open house
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
•Presentation and comment period
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Meeting Agenda
•Welcome/Meeting purpose•Project overview•Environmental process
•Public comments on scope of environmental document
•Next steps
•Adjournment
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What is Scoping?
•The process of determining the focus and content (scope) of an environmental document through public outreach.
•Provides notice to the public and other agencies that a draft environmental document is being prepared, and initiates their involvement in the process.
Scoping ~ Environmental Kick-off
• Scoping period January 30, 2015 - March 2, 2015
• Scoping Meetings:February 12, 2015, 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.City of Santa Clara Council Chambers
February 17, 2015, 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.VTA Customer Service Center, Downtown San Jose
February 19, 2015, 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza
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Scoping ~ Environmental Kick-off
Submittal of comments to VTA:
In person: Verbal comments during formal comment period of Scoping Meeting or submittal of comment card
Mail: Tom Fitzwater Environmental Programs and Resources Management, Bldg B-2 Valley Transportation Authority3331 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134
Email: [email protected]
Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on March 2, 2015
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Public Comments at Scoping Meetings
•Verbal comments at the scoping meetings will be recorded by a court reporter
•Please submit a speaker card if you wish to speak
•Speakers will be called up in order
•Comments will be recorded
Project Overview
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Approved California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Project
Berryessa Extension Project
• 10-mile extension under construction
• Two stations: (Milpitas and Berryessa)
• Forecast opening: Fall 2017
• Anticipated opening day ridership: 23,000
Phase II Extension
• 6-mile extension
• Four stations (Alum Rock, Downtown San Jose, Diridon, Santa Clara), and Newhall Yard maintenance facility
• Anticipated year 2035 ridership: 55,000
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• Improve public transit service
• Enhance regional connectivity
• Increase transit ridership • Support transportation solutions that will maintain the economic
vitality and continuing development of Silicon Valley• Improve mobility options • Enhance level and quality of transit service to areas of existing
and planned affordable housing• Improve regional air quality
• Support local and regional land use plans
Project Purpose
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• No-Build Alternative (Berryessa Extension Project)• Build Alternative (Six-mile, 4-Station extension with
maintenance facility)
Alternatives to be Evaluated
Build Alternative:Phase II Extension Project
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Build Alternative: Phase II Extension Project
• Maintenance Facility in San Jose/Santa Clara• Anticipated ridership of 55,000
• 6-mile extension• 4 Stations
− Alum Rock (underground)− Downtown San Jose
(underground)− Diridon (underground)− Santa Clara (at-grade)
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Build Alternative: Phase II Extension Project
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Alum Rock Station
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Downtown San Jose Station – West Option
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Downtown San Jose Station – East Option
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Diridon Station
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Santa Clara Station
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Phase II Project Delivery
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Future Community Engagement Activities
• Ongoing community outreach and engagement during environmental process
• Focused Outreach Sessions – Spring 2015, some topics may include:– Economic and Community Benefits– Funding– Station Planning– Transportation connectivity– Station walking tours– Construction Methods
Environmental Process
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Project History – Environmental Studies
• 2004 – State clearance (CEQA) on Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR): 16-mile project
• 2007 – CEQA clearance on Final Supplemental EIR (SEIR): 16-mile project
• 2010 – Federal clearance National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS): 10-mile project
• 2011 – CEQA clearance on 2nd SEIR: 10-mile project
• 2015 – Joint CEQA and NEPA document (SEIS/SEIR3): 6-mile project
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• Minor changes to project• Integration with updated land-use and development plans• Changed laws and regulations• FTA real estate process
Supplemental EIS/3rd Supplemental EIR
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Purpose of Scoping Meeting
•Describe proposed project and environmental review process
•Early consultation process to solicit input on document scope to address potential major environmental issues
•Scoping does not result in the ultimate decision or selection of an alternative
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Objectives of the Environmental Document
•Document environmental impacts from project features
•Gather public input
•Coordinate with federal, state, and other agencies
•Provide decision makers with environmental information
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Environmental Review Steps
Initiate Environmental Process
Early Consultation/Scoping
Prepare Draft Environmental Document
Comment Period & Public Hearings
Prepare Final Environmental Document/Respond to Comments
VTA Board of Directors Approves the Project
Federal Record of Decision for the Project
VTA Board Defines Project
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• Air Quality• Biological Resources and
Wetlands• Community Services• Construction• Cultural Resources• Electromagnetic Fields• Energy• Geology, Soils, &
Seismicity• Greenhouse Gas
Emissions• Hazardous Materials
Environmental Topics
• Land Use• Noise and Vibration• Security & System
Safety• Socioeconomics• Transportation• Utilities• Visual
Quality/Aesthetics• Water Resources,
Water Quality, and Floodplains
Environmental Process
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State (CEQA) and Federal (NEPA) Environmental Process Timeline
Public Comment
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• Please submit a speaker card if you wish to speak• Moderator will call speakers• Speakers will have 2 minutes to present
� Yellow Card – 30 seconds remaining� Red Card – speaking time is over
• Tonight, we will not be responding to your comments• We will document your comments in the Scoping Report• Time slots will not be traded or yielded• Please, no interruptions of speaker, side conversations,
applause, etc.• Please turn off cell phones
Thank you for your cooperation!
Speaker Guidelines
Opportunity for Public Comment
Submittal of comments to VTA:
In person: Verbal comments during formal comment period of Scoping Meeting or submittal of comment card
Mail: Tom Fitzwater Environmental Programs and Resources Management, Bldg B-2 Valley Transportation Authority3331 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134
Email: [email protected]
Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on March 2, 2015
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Informational Boards
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
Welcome to VTA’s BART Silicon ValleyPhase II Extension Project Scoping Meeting
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Open House6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Formal Presentation and Comments
To submit comments:Written comments will be accepted until Monday, March 2, 2015 and may besubmitted via mail or email with attention to:
Attn: Tom FitzwaterMail: VTA Environmental Programs & Resources Management, Building B-2
3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134
Email: [email protected] website: www.vta.org/bart
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
Initiate Environmental Process
Early Consultation/Scoping
Prepare Draft Environmental Document
Comment Period & Public Hearings
VTA Board De� nes Final Project
Prepare Final EnvironmentalDocument/Respond to Comments
VTA Board of DirectorsApproves the Project
Federal Recordof Decision
for theProject
Environmental Review Steps
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project
Environmental Topics
• Air Quality• Biological Resources and• Wetlands• Community Services• Construction• Cultural Resources• Electromagnetic Fields• Energy• Geology, Soils, & Seismicity• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Hazardous Materials• Land Use• Noise and Vibration• Security & System Safety• Socioeconomics• Transportation• Utilities• Visual Quality/Aesthetics• Water Resources, Water Quality,
and Floodplains
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
NEPA/CEQAEnvironmental
Process
New StartsFundingProcess
CommunityEngagement *
Scoping Period
*Community engagement will include scoping meetings, stakeholder outreach, and targeted community forums that ful� ll Title VI requirements. A community outreach plan and strategy will be developed to have targeted community forums at all the station areas.
Public Meetings and Stakeholder Outreach
Entry into
NSPD
Submit Application
to enter New Starts Project Development
(NSPD)
Entry intoNew Starts Engineering
FTALetter of No
Prejudice
Receive Full Funding Grant
Agreementfrom FTA
End of ScopingPeriod
CirculateDraft
SEIS/SEIR3 Document
CirculateFinal
SEIS/SEIR3 Document
Scoping Meetings
Release Notice of
Preparation
VTA Board Approves Project
DraftSEIS/SEIR3
FinalSEIS/SEIR3
DraftSEIS/SEIR3
PublicMeetings
VTA Board De� nesFinal SEIS/SEIR3
Project
FTARecord ofDecision
NEPA/CEQA and New Starts Milestone Schedule
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VTA’s BART Silicon Valley – Phase II Extension Project
Berryessa Berryessa StationStation
Alum Rock Alum Rock StationStation
Downtown Downtown San Jose StationSan Jose StationDiridonDiridon
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Santa ClaraSanta ClaraStationStation
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Alum Rock Station Conceptual Site PlanPhase II Extension Project
STATION BELOW
PARKING/PUBLIC FACILITY/DEVELOPMENT(1,200 PARKING SPACES)
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Legend
Underground Station
Parking/Public Facility/Development
Systems Facilities
Access Circulation
Key Pedestrian Linkage
Vehicle Access
Bus Access
Station Entrance Options
New/Modi� ed Signalized Intersection
Bike Facilities
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Downtown Station East Option Conceptual Site PlanPhase II Extension Project
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February 2015
Legend
Underground Station
Systems Facilities
Crossover Facility
Station Entrance Options
Downtown Station West Option Conceptual Site PlanPhase II Extension Project
February 2015
Legend
Underground Station
Systems Facilities
Crossover Facility
Station Entrance Options
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Diridon Station Conceptual Site PlanPhase II Extension Project
February 2015
Legend
Underground Station
Systems Facilities
Access Circulation
Key Pedestrian Linkage
Vehicle Access
Bus Access
Station Entrance Options
New/Modi� ed Signalized Intersection
STATION BELOW
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OPTION 23 LEVEL
PARKING STRUCTURE
BROKAW ROAD
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Santa Clara Station Conceptual Site PlanPhase II Extension Project
February 2015
Legend
At-grade Station
Parking/Public Facility/Development
Systems Facilities
Access Circulation
Transit Plaza
Maintenance Facility with Vehicle Storage
Key Pedestrian Linkage
Vehicle Access
Bus Access
Station Entrance
New/Modi� ed Signalized Intersection
Bike Facilities
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WEST OPTION — PARKING/
PUBLIC FACILITY/DEVELOPMENT
(500 SPACES)
EAST OPTION — PARKING/
PUBLIC FACILITY/DEVELOPMENT
(500 SPACES)
PEDESTRIANUNDERCROSSING