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Public Information Meeting

Welcome to the Assembly Street Railroad Separation Project. Public Information Meeting. June 5, 2018. If you are interested in a quick project overview then stick around here for a couple of minutes!. 15. 30. 10. 5. 25. 20. The video will begin in: seconds. Downtown Columbia.

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Public Information Meeting

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  1. Welcome to the Assembly Street Railroad Separation Project Public Information Meeting June 5, 2018

  2. If you are interested in a quick project overview then stick around here for a couple of minutes! 15 30 10 5 25 20 The video will begin in: seconds

  3. Downtown Columbia To I-126 Five Points Project Study Area If you are interested in a quick project overview and/or to understand how this project is different from the Capital City Mill District project, then stick around here for a couple of minutes! Capital City Mill District StateFairgrounds To I-77

  4. The Assembly Street Rail Project We understand there has long been a problem with trains and cars in the surrounding areas of Assembly Street, south of downtown Columbia. We are beginning the NEPA / environmental documentation process to gain input and information on this problem in hopes of finding a solution!

  5. What is the NEPA Process? NEPA stands for the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 This law makes sure we thoroughly evaluate alternatives by considering the negative and beneficial impacts of a project on the environment. human and natural • It also involves gathering input from federal/state agencies • and the public(that’s you!)

  6. How is this Project Funded? environmental documentation The environmental documentation and conceptual engineering phase of the project is funded through federal Congressional Earmark funds and an FRA grant, matched with funding from the City. conceptual engineering Right of Way acquisition and construction funding options may include local pursuit of federal grants, as well as other existing transportation funding resources.

  7. What is the process for this project? Environmental Assessment Documentation Finalize Environmental Document & Public Hearing Evaluate & Screen Alternatives Final Environmental Decision Data Gathering & Public Input Initial Environmental Studies Determine Reasonable Alternatives Select Preferred Alternative Develop Preliminary Alternatives Opportunity for Public Input Opportunity for Public Input Opportunity for Public Input Opportunity for Public Input

  8. How does this project process relate to and differ from the Capital City Mill District project? Recommendations and implementation strategies for Big Ideas CCMD Project Assembly Street Project A plan and vision for the Capital City Mill District community Environmental Documentation complying with Federal regulations (NEPA) Extensive public input Environmental Stewardship Conceptual engineering for rail and roadway alternatives/ improvements Placemaking Transportation issues Rail coordination Unification & connection of district Study Area Overlap Traffic study Screening of alternatives Selection of a preferred alternative

  9. Enjoy the rest of the Public Information Meeting! Thank you for your time. Feel free to continue inside and talk with project team members, view the maps and fill out a comment form. We want to hear your input and ideas!

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