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| Project Information |
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 The Highway 138 Corridor Solutions Study identified several current and future transportation problems within the study area, and developed and initially refined a range of conceptual solutions. Based on traffic, land use, socioeconomic and population data analysis; this study also determined that a limited project consisting of minor improvements on the existing corridor is unlikely to provide a solution that meets city and state traffic standards in the 20-year planning horizon.
 In order to be eligible for funding through the FHWA, any proposed project in the study area will need to comply with requirements of NEPA and FHWA regulations (40 CFR 1500 and 23 CFR 771). This study concludes that suitable solutions to the problems identified in the corridor will likely require the completion of an Environmental Assessment (Class 3 project under NEPA) to be eligible for funding through FHWA. The Environmental Assessment process will build on the information gathered in this study with a more detailed analysis of the natural, social, and engineering issues and opportunities within the study area. Based on the information gathered and analyzed in this study and during the EA process, FHWA will select a preferred alternative or make a determination that significant impacts would occur and preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement would be required (23 CFR 771).
The NEPA process is expected to begin in fall 2008, and will consider the conceptual alternatives determined to be potentially viable that were developed during this study, in addition to other alternatives developed or submitted during the EA project. Additional public input and involvement opportunities will occur throughout the duration of the EA project.
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| Project Documentation |
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Highway 138E Corridor Solutions Study
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| For More Information |
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Mike Baker
ODOT Planner
541-957-3658
email: Michael.BAKER@odot.state.or.us
John Raasch
ODOT Environmental Project Manager
541-957-3699
email: John.RAASCH@odot.state.or.us
Jared Castle
ODOT Public Affairs
541-957-3656
email: Jared.B.CASTLE@odot.state.or.us
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