[BikeLongmont] I-25 North 40 EIS

[michael evans]

Everyone,
	Greetings from Broomfield!

	I read this announcement with interest, because we're going through a 
similar process with the US36 EIS.  For several years, myself and 
several other bicycle advocates along this corridor have been promoting 
the development of a 'bicycle freeway' alongside US36 when proposed 
improvements are made (see http://www.denverboulderbikeway.org/).

	In recognition of our efforts, myself and Neal Lurie have been invited 
to join the "Alternative Modes Technical Working Group", which is the 
committee that will make recommendations for bicycle facilities to the 
final EIS Board (see http://www.us36eis.org).  We'll obviously be 
promoting construction of the bikeway and other bicycle access 
improvements along the corridor.

	I recommend you try to get someone from your org on the equivalent TWG 
for your EIS.  Undoubtedly, the City of Longmont is a member of the EIS 
(the decision-making hierarchy is pretty complicated) and the person 
representing the city in the EIS process may be willing to sponsor one 
of you to be in the TWG.

	It's a bit of a long shot, but one worth taking.  If you really want to 
keep people honest, be part of the process!

Good luck,
	Mike

Richard Masoner wrote:
> The Colorado Department of Transportation "North 40" project encompasses 
> 40 miles of I-25 between Fort Collins and Denver. They have begun the 
> process of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of a portion of this 
> corridor. The planning study area encompasses Ft. Collins, Greeley, 
> Berthoud, Longmont, Platteville, the Tri-Town area, Ft. Lupton, 
> Brighton, Commerce City, Westminster, north Denver, Lousville, 
> Lafayette, Boulder, and Niwot.
> 
> At the Open House last night in Greeley, suggested transportation 
> enhancements included a significant widening of U.S. 287 and U.S. 85 to 
> provide alternate routes into Denver. Cyclists in and around Longmont 
> should become involved in the planning process to ensure bicycle access 
> is preserved and possibly even enhanced on these highways and connecting 
> roads. Some may also want to provide input regarding alternate 
> transportation modes along this corridor.
> 
> The next Open House is 4 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, February 5 at the Weld 
> County Services Complex on the I-25 frontage road north of Hwy 119 
> (north of Wendy's). After that, there's an Open House in Fort Collins on 
> February 10. Feedback can also be provided via the "North 40" EIS 
> website at:
> 
>  http://www.i25north40.com/EIS/index.cfm
> 
> RFM
> 
> 
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