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5 VTA s BART Silicon Valley Program VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project Environmental Scoping Meetings February 2015

6 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. 2

7 Meeting Agenda Welcome/Meeting purpose Project overview Environmental process Public comments on scope of environmental document Next steps Adjournment 3

8 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. 4

9 Scoping ~ Environmental Kick-off Scoping period January 30, 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 5

10 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 Authority 3331 North First Street San Jose, CA BARTPhase2EIS-EIR@vta.org Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on March 2,

11 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 7

12 Project Overview 8

Approved California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Project Berryessa Extension Project 10-mile extension under construction Two stations: (Milpitas and Berryessa) Forecast opening: Fall 2017

13 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 9

14 Project Purpose 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 10

15 Alternatives to be Evaluated No-Build Alternative (Berryessa Extension Project) Build Alternative (Six-mile, 4-Station extension with maintenance facility) 11

16 Build Alternative: Phase II Extension Project 12

17 Build Alternative: Phase II Extension Project 6-mile extension 4 Stations Alum Rock (underground) Downtown San Jose (underground) Diridon (underground) Santa Clara (at-grade) Maintenance Facility in San Jose/Santa Clara Anticipated ridership of 55,000 13

18 Build Alternative: Phase II Extension Project 14

19 Alum Rock Station 15

20 Downtown San Jose Station West Option 16

21 Downtown San Jose Station East Option 17

22 Diridon Station 18

23 Santa Clara Station 19

24 Phase II Project Delivery 20

25 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 21

26 Environmental Process 22

27 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 2 nd SEIR: 10-mile project 2015 Joint CEQA and NEPA document (SEIS/SEIR3): 6-mile project 23

28 Supplemental EIS/3 rd Supplemental EIR Minor changes to project Integration with updated land-use and development plans Changed laws and regulations FTA real estate process 24

29 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 25

30 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 26

31 Environmental Review Steps Initiate Environmental Process Early Consultation/Scoping Prepare Draft Environmental Document Comment Period & Public Hearings VTA Board Defines Project Prepare Final Environmental Document/Respond to Comments VTA Board of Directors Approves the Project Federal Record of Decision for the Project 27

32 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 28

33 Environmental Process State (CEQA) and Federal (NEPA) Environmental Process Timeline 29

34 Public Comment 30

35 Speaker Guidelines 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! 31

36 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 Authority 3331 North First Street San Jose, CA Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on March 2,

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or email with attention to: Attn: Tom Fitzwater Mail: VTA Environmental Programs & Resources Management, Building B-2 3331 North First

39 Welcome to VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project Scoping Meeting 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Open House 6:30 PM 7:30 PM Formal Presentation and Comments To submit comments: Written comments will be accepted until Monday, March 2, 2015 and may be submitted via mail or with attention to: Attn: Tom Fitzwater Mail: VTA Environmental Programs & Resources Management, Building B North First Street, San Jose, CA BARTPhase2EIS-EIR@vta.org Project website: VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project

40 Environmental Review Steps Initiate Environmental Process Early Consultation/Scoping Prepare Draft Environmental Document Comment Period & Public Hearings VTA Board De nes Final Project Prepare Final Environmental Document/Respond to Comments VTA Board of Directors Approves the Project Federal Record of Decision for the Project VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project

Materials Land Use Noise and Vibration Security & System Safety Socioeconomics Transportation Utilities Visual

41 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 VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project

42 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Release Notice of Preparation Draft SEIS/SEIR3 Final SEIS/SEIR3 VTA Board Approves Project NEPA/CEQA Environmental Process Scoping Meetings End of Scoping Period Circulate Draft SEIS/SEIR3 Document Draft SEIS/SEIR3 Public Meetings VTA Board De nes Final SEIS/SEIR3 Project Circulate Final SEIS/SEIR3 Document FTA Record of Decision New Starts Funding Process Entry into NSPD Submit Application to enter New Starts Project Development (NSPD) Entry into New Starts Engineering FTA Letter of No Prejudice Receive Full Funding Grant Agreement from FTA Community Engagement * Scoping Period Public Meetings and Stakeholder Outreach *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. NEPA/CEQA and New Starts Milestone Schedule

Diridon Station Downtown San Jose Station 280

43 101 Berryessa Station Santa Clara Station Santa Clara St Alum Rock Station Diridon Station Downtown San Jose Station VTA s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project

Key Pedestrian Linkage Vehicle Access Bus Access Station Entrance Options New/Modi ed Signalized

44 101 PARKING/PUBLIC FACILITY/DEVELOPMENT (1,200 PARKING SPACES) STATION BELOW Legend N 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 Alum Rock Station Conceptual Site Plan Phase II Extension Project February 2015

45 N. 2ND STREET S. 2ND STREET TRANSIT MALL S. 3RD STREET N. 3RD STREET N. 4TH STREET N. 5TH STREET N. 6TH STREET STATION BELOW N S. 4TH STREET S. 6TH STREET Legend Underground Station Systems Facilities Crossover Facility Station Entrance Options Downtown Station East Option Conceptual Site Plan Phase II Extension Project February 2015

46 Legend Underground Station Systems Facilities Crossover Facility Station Entrance Options N Downtown Station West Option Conceptual Site Plan Phase II Extension Project February 2015

47 STATION BELOW Legend Underground Station Systems Facilities Access Circulation Key Pedestrian Linkage Vehicle Access Bus Access Station Entrance Options New/Modi ed Signalized Intersection N Diridon Station Conceptual Site Plan Phase II Extension Project February 2015

48 EAST OPTION PARKING/ PUBLIC FACILITY/ DEVELOPMENT (500 SPACES) STATION BROKAW ROAD N WEST OPTION PARKING/ OPTION 2 PUBLIC 3 FACILITY/ LEVEL DEVELOPMENT PARKING (500 STRUCTURE SPACES) PEDESTRIAN UNDERCROSSING 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 Santa Clara Station Conceptual Site Plan Phase II Extension Project February 2015

VTA s BART Silicon Valley Extension BART Phase II Project Update

VTA s BART Silicon Valley Extension BART Phase II Project Update December 1, 2014 VTA s BART Silicon Valley Alignment 2 VTA s BART Phase I Berryessa Extension 10-mile extension under construction Two Stations: