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Meeting Minutes
View the meeting summaries, presentations, exhibits, and handouts from past I-70 East EIS meetings. Download Adobe Reader: Desktop | Mobile 
Public Hearings
February 1, 2 and 3, 2016 Public Hearings
Public hearings were conducted on February 1, 2016 in Aurora (North Middle School); February 2, 2016 in Commerce City (cancelled due to weather); and February 3, 2016 in Denver (Bruce Randolph Middle School). The hearings were held to provide information about the I-70 East Final EIS and the Preferred Alternative (Meeting Flyer); the same information was presented at all meetings.
Exhibits:
- Welcome
- Project Overview
- I-70 East Environmental Process
- Supplemental Draft EIS Comment Summary
- Public Involvement
Alternatives Evaluated in the Final EIS
Bird's-eye view of the Final EIS Alternatives
Partial Cover Lowered Alternative
Build Alternatives (Colorado Boulevard - Central Park Blvd & Central Park Blvd - I-225)
Build Alternatives (I-225 - Tower Road)
Resources Evaluated in the Final EIS
Environmental Justice Mitigation Measures
What would the Elyria and Swansea neighborhood look like with each option?
What are Aesthetic Design Standards?
Swansea Community Cover Planning
Air Quality Analysis and Emissions Reduction Strategies
How will traffic noise be reduced for the Final EIS Alternatives?
What is a Public-Private Partnership (P3)?
Meeting Summaries:
February 1, 2016 - Aurora (North Middle School)
February 3, 2016 - Denver (Bruce Randolph Middle School)
Public hearings were conducted on September 23, 2014 in Aurora (Sable Elementary School), September 24, 2014 in Commerce City (Kearney Middle School), and September 25, 2014 in Denver (Bruce Randolph Middle School). The same information was available at all meetings. The hearings provided opportunities for the public to comment on the Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS) for inclusion in the project's official record.
Exhibits:
- Welcome
- Project Overview
- I-70 East Environmental Process
- What happened after the 2008 Draft EIS?
- Public Involvement
- Project Alternatives Overview
- Bird's eye view of the SDEIS Alternatives
Partial Cover Lowered Alternative
Preliminarily Identified Preferred Alternative
- Preliminarily Identified Preferred Alternative
- Are other design variations being considered?
- Variations for Highway Access
- Variations for Highway Cover
- Artistic Renderings of the cover and other elements of the Partial Cover Lowered Alternative
- Resources
- Transportation/Traffic
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Justice Mitigation Measures
- Relocations and Displacements
- Historic Preservation
- Air Quality
- What would the Elyria & Swansea neighborhood look like with each option?
- Noise
- Drainage
- Hazardous Materials
- Project Cost and Funding
- About the HPTE
- What is a Public-Private Partnership (P3)?
- What Happens Next?
- How can you stay involved?
- Comment Station
- How to Provide Verbal Comments
Meeting Summaries:
Sable Elementary School (September 23, 2014)
Public Meetings
Corridor-wide meetings have been conducted at major project milestones and to provide opportunities for the community to interact with the project team to discuss project issues and recommendations. Public meetings were conducted on August 17 in Commerce City (Commerce City Civic Center), August 19 in Aurora (Aurora Strong Resilience Center), and August 20 in Denver (Swansea Recreation Center).
Exhibits:
- Welcome
- Project Overview
- I-70 East Environmental Process
- Public Involvement
- Project Alternatives Overview
- Partial Cover Lowered Alternative
- Build Alternatives
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Justice Mitigation Measures
- Air Quality
- Noise
- North-South Connectivity
- 4(f) de minimis finding
- Aesthetics Guidelines
- Project phasing
- What is a Public-Private Partnership (P3)?
- About the HPTE
- P3 Structure for I-70 East
- Schedule
- How can you stay involved?
- How to Provide Verbal Comments
Value for Money Analysis and Project Delivery Methods
Handout
Meeting Summaries
August 17, 2015 - Commerce City (Commerce City Civic Center)
Project Design Workshops
Upcoming project design workshops will be announced online: Meeting Notices
The focus (Meeting Flyer) of this meeting was to introduce the purpose of the aesthetic standards; review the input CDOT received from the Community Design Advisory Committee (CDAC) on the qualities/features that best define the surrounding neighborhoods; present three concepts for the theme of the standards, including character, materials, color palettes and texture; and to provide the community with the opportunity to select a preferred design theme for the corridor.
Exhibits:
- What are Aesthetic Design Standards?
- What Will We Design?
- What is a Theme?
- Family of Aesthetics
- Daily Life Example
- Concept to Reality
- Next Steps: Alternative Concepts
- Project Schedule
Theme 1: The Land (River, Industry, Neighborhoods)
Community Workshops for the Highway Cover
A community workshop was held in the community to discuss the planning effort and how CDOT, Denver, and DPS are working together with the Elyria Swansea community to offer new recreational opportunities for the community while also providing critical program needs to Swansea Elementary School. Upcoming community workshops will be announced online on the Meeting Notices page.
April 7, 2016 Swansea Community Cover and Highway Aesthetics Workshop
CDOT, the City and County of Denver, and Denver Public Schools (DPS) held a community open house at Swansea Recreation Center on April 7, 2016 (view Meeting Flyer). Approximately 49 people attended. This open house provided the community with an opportunity to give feedback on the Swansea Cover design as well as design alternatives for the I-70 East Highway Aesthetics Standards. The results of the open house will be used to develop the preferred concept for the Swansea Cover and I-70 East Highway Aesthetics Design Standards.
CDOT and the City and County of Denver joined together to engage the community and gather input on two different design alternatives for the I-70 East Highway Cover near Swansea Elementary. Five key elements of each design were discussed. The community workshop was held on June 9, 2015 at the Swansea Recreation Center as part of this effort. Approximately 50 people attended the workshop. The results of this community workshop will be used to develop the preferred concept for the highway cover.
CDOT and the City and County of Denver joined together to engage the community and gather ideas to explore possibilities for outdoor uses for the cover that will sit over the future I-70 East Highway near Swansea Elementary. A community workshop was held on March 4, 2015 at the Swansea Recreation Center as part of this effort. There was a presentation, interactive live polling, and group workshops. Approximately 101 people attended the workshop. Additional opportunities to provide input are planned for the future.
Exhibits:
Enviromental Process & Project Delivery
I-70 East Environmental Process
Community Workshop:
Community Leaders Coordination Meetings
The project team holds informal meetings monthly at locations in the corridor to answer questions and provide updates. Walk-ins are welcome at any time to talk to project team members, ask questions, express concerns, and provide comments. These meetings are held as open discussions and there are no presentations. See also: Meeting Notices.
The I-70 East Project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, as part of the on-going community outreach process. The focus of this month’s meeting was the aesthetics process, and how you can get involved in what the highway, walls and community gateways will look like when the project is complete, as well as the proposed mitigation commitments.
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on April 15, 2015 as part of the on-going community outreach process.
Exhibit:
- Recent Milestones
- Schedule
- Enviromental Process & Project
Delivery
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on February 18, 2015 as part of the on-going community outreach process.
Exhibit:
Value for Money Analysis and Project Delivery Methods
Handout:
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on January 21, 2015 as part of the on-going community outreach process. The focus of this meeting was to discuss updates to the Partial Cover Lowered Alternative based on public comment.
Exhibits:
Partial Cover Lowered Alternative (Brighton Boulevard - Dahlia Street)
Planning for the Highway Cover Near Swansea Elementary School
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on November 19, 2014 as part of the on-going community outreach process.
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on October 15, 2014 as part of the on-going community outreach process. The focus of this meeting was to discuss how to provide comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS).
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on August 20, 2014 as part of the on-going community outreach process.
Exhibits:
Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS) Release
- SDEIS Viewing Locations
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a community leaders coordination meeting on July 16, 2014 as part of the on-going community outreach process. The focus of this meeting was to discuss how to provide comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS) that is scheduled to be released for public comment.
Exhibits:
Right of Way at Steele Street/Vasquez Boulevard
- PCL Combined Roundabout Option
- PCL Combined Tight Diamond Option
- What is air pollution?
- How is air quality measured?
- I-70 East project and air quality
- What are some air quality mitigation measures?
- Air quality and health
Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS)
- When will the I-70 East Supplemental Draft EIS be published
and where is it available for review?
- How long is the public review time and when are the public hearings?
- How can you provide comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS?
- Coming in September!
Exhibits:
- What is air pollution?
- How is air quality measured?
- I-70 East project and air quality
- What are some air quality mitigation measures?
- Air quality and health
Supplemental Draft EIS (SDEIS)
- When will the I-70 East Supplemental Draft EIS be published
and where is it available for review?
- How long is the public review time and when are the public hearings?
- How can you provide comments on the Supplemental Draft EIS?
Exhibits:
Noise Walls and Safety Barriers
- Race Street to Vine Street
- York Street to Josephine Street
- Clayton Street to Fillmore Street
Noise Walls and Safety Barriers (Map)
- How will I-70 be constructed?
- Traditional and Alternative Construction Methods
- Innovative Finance and Construction Methods
Exhibits:
Are other design variations being considered?
Variations for Highway Access – Diamond Interchange
Elyria and Swansea Neighborhood Plan Meetings
Combined CDOT and City and County of Denver meetings. CDOT and the City of Denver are holding a series of meetings to gather your ideas on improving your community. These meetings focus on the community space on the highway cover, the connection to Swansea Elementary, the frontage roads and the Steele/Vasquez interchange. See also: Meeting Notices.
The second in a series of meetings focused on the community space on the highway cover, the connection to Swansea Elementary, the frontage roads and the Steele/Vasquez interchange.
Exhibits:
Welcome Boards:
Artistic Concepts & Illustrative Plans:
Aerial View (PCL Basic & Modified Concepts)
Swansea Highway Cover (PCL Basic & Modified Concepts)
Steele Street & Vasquez Boulevard Interchange (PCL Basic & Modified Concepts)
47th Avenue Character (PCL Basic & Modified Concepts)
46th Avenue South Frontage Road Character (One-way & Two-way Street Options)
PCL Basic and Modified Options
The first of a series of meetings focused on the community space on the highway cover, the connection to Swansea Elementary, the frontage roads and the Steele/Vasquez interchange.
Right of Way (ROW) Acquisition and Relocation Meetings
The I-70 East EIS project team conducted a right of way (ROW) informational meeting to inform the public about the purchase and relocation process.
Telephone Town Hall Meetings
Over the past ten years, CDOT and FHWA have made huge efforts to provide meaningful public involvement opportunities on this project. In an effort to develop new ways to reach out to communities and citizens concerned about the project, the team used a new method of telephone technology to reach out to the larger community.
The I-70 East EIS project team called more than 38,000 residents in the project corridor and invited them to join an hour-long telephone town hall (in both Spanish and English):
Listen to English Telephone Town Hall Meeting
Corridor-Wide Public Meetings
Corridor-wide meetings have been conducted at major project milestones and to provide opportunities for the community to interact with the project team to discuss project issues and recommendations. See also: Meeting Notices.
Corridor-Wide public meetings were held at Adams City High School (April 10, 2013) and Swansea Recreation Center (April 11, 2013).
Exhibits:
EIS Overview:
What's new since the last public meetings in November?
What is the I-70 East Environmental Process?
What happened after the 2008 Draft EIS?
Eliminated Alternatives:
What happened to the Realignment Alternatives?
Why was the reroute of I-70 along I-270/I-76 eliminated?
Alternatives Under Consideration in SDEIS:
What alternatives are considered in the Supplemental Draft EIS?
What is the No-Action Alternative?
What are the Revised Viaduct Options?
- Brighton Boulevard - Clayton Street
- Clayton Street - Colorado Boulevard
What would the Revised Viaduct North Option look like?
What is the Partial Cover Lowered Option?
- Brighton Boulevard - Clayton Street
- Clayton Street - Colorado Boulevard
What would the Partial Cover Lowered Option look like?
What is the Current Alignment Alternative?
- Colorado Boulevard - Dallas Street
- Dallas Street - Helena Street
Why was the Partial Cover Lowered Option preliminarily identified as the Preferred Alternative?
Where could the cover be located and what could be on top of it?
How does local connectivity change with each alternative option?
What would the Elyria and Swansea neighborhood north of I-70 look like with each option?
What would the Elyria and Swansea neighborhood south of I-70 look like with each option?
What would the Swansea Elementary School look like with each option?
How would the Swansea Elementary School look adjacent to the proposed alternative options?
How many houses and businesses may be acquired and relocated with each option?
What is the estimated project cost?
Stay Involved:
Meeting Summaries:
Adams City High School Meeting (April 10, 2013)
Exhibits:
EIS Overview:
What Happened After the 2008 Draft EIS?
What is the I-70 East Environmental Process?
Eliminated Alternatives:
What happened to the Realignment Alternatives?
Why was the reroute of I-70 along I-270/I-76 eliminated?
Alternatives Under Consideration:
What alternatives are still under consideration?
What is the No-Action Alternative?
What are the Revised Viaduct Options? (Brighton Blvd - Clayton St)
What are the Revised Viaduct Options? (Clayton St - Colorado Blvd)
What is the Partial Cover Lowered Option? (Brighton Blvd - Clayton St)
What is the Partial Cover Lowered Option? (Clayton St - Colorado Blvd)
What is the Current Alignment Alternative?
Community Involvement & Input:
What are CDOT and FHWA doing for the community based on what they've heard from you?
How would the Swansea Elementary School look adjacent to the proposed alternative options?
Where could the cover be located and what could be on top of it?
How could the space under the viaduct be used?
How do you think the space under the viaduct should be used?
Other Considerations:
How does local connectivity change with each alternative option?
What is noise and how would it be treated in the study area?
How much does this project cost?
How many houses and businesses will be acquired and relocated with each alternative option?
Stay Involved:
Meeting Summaries:
Exhibits:
EIS Overview:
Alternatives Eliminated in the Draft EIS
PACT Process:
Elimination of Realignment Alternative
Alternatives:
Partial Cover Lowered Alternative
Comparison of Alternatives on Current Alignment
Next Steps:
Meeting Summaries:
Exhibits:
EIS Overview:
Current Alignment (Alternative 1)
Current Alignment (Alternative 3)
PACT Process:
PACT Alternatives:
Is this the most promising alternative? (map)
Is this the most promising alternative?
Current alignment features and comparisons
Current Alignment - Brighton Blvd to Colorado Blvd
Current Alignment - Colorado Blvd to East of I-270
Next Steps:
Meeting Summaries:
Exhibits:
Project Overview:
Alternative 1 (Map 1, 2, and 3)
Alternative 3 (Map 1, 2, and 3)
Alternative 4 (Map 1, 2, and 3)
Alternative 6 (Map 1, 2, and 3)
Parklands and Recreation Areas
Visual and Aesthetic Qualities
Next Steps:
Meeting Summaries:
Sable Elementary School (December 9, 2008)
Exhibits:
Project Overview:
Alternatives Eliminated:
Alternative A1 and Alternative A3
Alternative 2 and Denver Union Station Study
Central Commuter Rail Maintenance Facilities Update
Potential Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility Locations
Highway Alternatives:
No Action Alternative Viaduct Replacement
Highway Alternative A (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Highway Alternative B (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Alternative A Options and Cross Street Access
Highway Alternative C (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Highway Alternative D (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Realignment Connection Options
Transit Alternatives:
Transit Alternative 1 (Map 1, Map 2, Map 3)
Potential Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility Locations
Downing Street Transit Extension
Downing Street Streetcar Board 1
Downing Street Streetcar Board 2
Downing Street Alternative Comparison
Commuter Rail Vehicle Definitions
Next Steps:
Handouts:
Corridor-Wide Information Packet
Meeting Summaries:
Former PACT Stakeholders Briefing Meeting
A meeting was held on August 28, 2013 with the former PACT stakeholders to provide an update on the progress of the project since the conclusion of the Preferred Alternative Collaborative Team (PACT) process in 2011.
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