Overview of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
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The Environmental Impact Statement is the primary planning document VDOT must use to determine what, if any, transportation improvements should be made in the I-81 Corridor.
RAIL Solution responds to the Tier 1 DEIS
Here's a summary of the RAIL Solution Response to VDOT's proposed changes. You can also download the complete version in PDF form.
Why the DEIS should be of concern to:
- \'Local Gov\'t
- Business & Development Leaders
- Historic Sites
- Railroad Enthusiasts
- Environmentalists
- Healthcare Professionals (coming soon)
Curious about how the EIS process works?
Check out this overview of the EIS process.
Public Hearings on the DEIS were held at six locations along I-81, from April 11-19. For info on where they took place see this page. To read about what happened at the meetings, checkout these editorials & news stories from local newspapers.
It's not too late to let VDOT know your opinion about the I-81 proposal:
There's still time to add your comments to the record at VDOT. The deadline for public comment is April 29, 2006. Make your comments online to VDOT at: I-81 Corridor website. Or Email: Christopher Collins, VDOT I-81 Project Study Manager at: cg.collins@VirginiaDOT.org
Or send a letter to:
Christopher Collins, Project Study Manager Va. Dept. of Transportation 1401 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
Finally, let Governor Kaine know what you think.
Virginia's new governor could make rail a reality for I-81.
Download our handbill for a brief overview of RAIL Solutions' views on the I-81 expansion plans and our suggestions for the future of I-81.
