september 24, 2007 i-35 south environmental assessment north end of i-35 / sh 9w interchange ramps...
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September 24, 2007
I-35 South
Environmental Assessment
North End of I-35 / SH 9W Interchange Ramps North to ½ Mile North of Main
Street in Norman
Public Meeting
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ODOT
Benham
FHWA
I-35 South Environmental
Assessment
Introductions
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I-35 South Environmental
Assessment
Project Staff
ODOT
David Streb, Director of Engineering
Paul Rachel, Division III Engineer
Ron Brown, Division III Assistant Engineer
Tim Tegeler, Roadway Division Engineer
Bob Rusch, Bridge Division Engineer
Dawn Sullivan, Environmental Division Engineer
Siv Sundaram, Environmental Division Assistant Engineer
Kevin Bryan, Project Management
Chris Bohannon, Right-of-Way
Craig Moody, Environmental
Scott Stegmann, Environmental
BENHAM
Ron Weltzheimer, Engineering
Duane Kranz, Engineering
Ken Morris, Traffic
Aruna Mathuranayagam, Traffic
Diane Abernathy, Environmental
Terry McFall, Environmental
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Provide Project Information
Obtain Input / Feedback
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Meeting Purpose
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I-35 South Environmental
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The Roadway Improvement
Process
Establish Project within ODOT
Complete Environmental Process
Design Project
Acquire Right-of-Way
Relocate Utilities
Construct Project
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1990 – Approved Environmental Assessment
Time & New Development
New Environmental Assessment
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Project History
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I-35 South Environmental
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Study Area
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Increase Safety
Provide Additional Capacity
Implement OCART Study Recommendations
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Project Purpose &
Need
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Expand I-35 to 6 Lanes North of Canadian River Bridge
Reconstruct SH 9E, Lindsey, & Main Interchanges
Proposed Improvemen
ts
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National Environmental Policy Act
Decision Making Process
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NEPA Process
NEPA Process
Community Impacts
Wetlands Endangered Species
Safety
All Applicable Federal Laws
FlexibleDesign
State & Local Law
Transportation Enhancements Traditional
Cultural Properties
Environmental Justice
Parklands
Air Quality
Historic
NEPA Process
Community Impacts
Wetlands Endangered Species
Safety
All Applicable Federal Laws
FlexibleDesign
State & Local Law
Transportation Enhancements Traditional
Cultural Properties
Environmental Justice
Parklands
Air Quality
Historic
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I-35 South Environmental
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NEPA Process
Minimize Social, Environmental, & Economic Impacts of the Project
Solicit Input from Federal, Tribal, State, Local Agencies, & Public
Collect Environmental Data
Estimate Construction, Right-of-Way, & Utility Costs
Evaluate Data & Costs to Select Preferred Improvements
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Purpose & Need for Project Alternatives Affected Environment Possible Environmental
Consequences Comments & Coordination / Public
Involvement Engineering / Design / Drainage
Concerns Accidents / Safety Concerns
Items Considered
During Project
Development
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Study Area
Counts / Turning Movements
Future Traffic Demand
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Traffic Study
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I-35 South Environmental
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I-35: 6-lane Facility
Roadway
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Alternative Development
Interchange
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Initial meetings with City of Norman and key public organizations have been held.
1st Public Meeting September 24, 2007
2nd Public Meeting Fall 2008
Public Hearing Late 2008
After the Public Hearing, the EA will be finalized and submitted to FHWA for approval.
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Public Participation
Program
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Mr. Steve Lewis, City Manager, City of Norman
Mr. Richard Stawicki, Ward 2 Councilmember, Norman City Council
Mr. Hal Ezell, Ward 3 Councilmember, Norman City Council
Mr. Dan Quinn, Ward 8 Councilmember, Norman City Council
Ms. Anna-Mary Suggs, Executive Director, Norman Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Drew Norlin, Normandy Park National Night Out Organization
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Public Participation Opportunitie
s
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I-35 South Environmental
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Web Address: http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/meetings/index.htm
Scott Stegmann – ODOTPhone: 405.522.8014200 NE 21st StreetOklahoma City, OK 73105E-mail: [email protected]
Diane Abernathy – BenhamPhone: 405.701.31673700 W. Robinson, Ste. 200Norman, OK 73072E-mail: [email protected]
Information Sources
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I-35 South Environmental
Assessment
We Want Your
Comments!
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Thank you!
Questions &
Answers