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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Southcoast Region

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE & REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

Juneau Riverside / Stephen Richards Congestion Mitigation Project SFHWY-00081 / 0003207

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) invites you to a public open house to learn about the Juneau Riverside / Stephen Richards Congestion Mitigation Project .

                                      When:  Wednesday, July 11, 2018

                                     Where:  Mendenhall Valley Public Library
                                                  3025 Riverside Drive, Juneau, AK 99801

                                        Time:  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Project team members will be on hand to explain design concepts, answer questions, and listen to comments.

For more project information including proposed intersection concepts,
visit our webpage at  http://alaska.gov/go/45E4

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About the Project
DOT&PF proposes a project to reduce traffic congestion at the intersection of Stephen Richards and Riverside Drive in Mendenhall Valley. Traffic congestion at the four-way stop intersection creates delays and emissions in an air quality maintenance area – the Mendenhall Valley.

DOT&PF is evaluating intersection concepts to reduce congestion and limit resultant traffic delays and emissions. Design concepts for the proposed project may include a roundabout or enhanced traffic signals; although, other intersection layouts may develop through agency comments, stakeholder feedback, and public input.

Construction is projected for as early as 2020.

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DOT&PF is soliciting comments and information on the proposed project. Your comments would help us in the selection of a preferred concept as well as evaluate potential environmental, social and economic impacts of this project as well as impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Please submit your written comments to:

               Megan Daniels, Environmental Impact Analyst
               DOT&PF, Southcoast Region      Phone: 907-465-2156
               P.O. Box 112506                          FAX: 907-465-8485
               Juneau, AK 99811-2506            E-mail: megan.daniels@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments at the public meeting or via email or fax, or mailing address by close of business day July 27, 2018.

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The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal
environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 3, 2017 and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.

Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on project location and scope of work, the environmental document is anticipated to be a categorical exclusion (CE). Possible affected resources include wetlands, waters of the U.S., eagles, and cultural or historic properties.

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities including:
     • National Historic Preservation Act Section 106             • Clean Air Act
     • EO-13175 (Consult & Coordinate w/ Ind Tribal Gov)     • Clean Water Act
     • EO-11593 (Protect & Enhance Cultural Env.)                • EO-11990 (Protect Wetlands)
     • EO-13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)                                  • EO-13112 (Invasive Species)
     • EO-11988 (Manage Floodplains)                                  • EO-12898 (Env. Justice)

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It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above or call Alaska Relay at 711 or call

          (800) 770-8973 for TTY         (800) 770-8255 for voice

          (800) 770-3919 for ASCII      (866) 355-6198 for STS

Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.