MCAG Seeks Public Comments
Availability of Draft 2011 FTIP, Draft 2011 RTP, Draft EIR, and Corresponding Draft Conformity Analysis for Interagency Consultation and Public Review
DATE: April 30, 2010
TO: Interagency Consultation Partners and Public
- Draft 2011 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) (2.52mb pdf)
- Draft 2011 Regional Transportation Plan - appendix G (valley-wide chapter) (869k pdf)
- Draft 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) (15.71mb pdf)
- Draft 2011 Conformity Analysis (428k pdf)
- Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) (95k pdf)
- Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) from 2004 (19.75mb pdf)
Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) is proposing a Draft 2011 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (2011 FTIP) and 2011 Regional Transportation Plan (2011 RTP), including Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and corresponding conformity analysis. Associated documentation is attached as indicated below.
• The 2011 FTIP is a near-term listing of capital improvement and operational expenditures utilizing federal and state monies for transportation projects in Merced County during the next four years. See Attachment 1
• The 2011 RTP is a long-term strategy to meet Merced County transportation needs out to the year 2035. See Attachment 2
• The Supplemental EIR provides an analysis of potential environmental impacts related to the implementation of the RTP as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. See Attachment 3
• The Conformity Analysis contains the documentation to support a finding that the 2011 FTIP and 2011 RTP meet the air quality conformity requirements for ozone and particulate matter. See Attachment 4
• Public Involvement: Attachment 5 includes the Draft Public Notice and Adoption Resolution.
The public review and comment period is open for 45 days commencing on April 30, 2010 and ending on June 14, 2010. A public hearing will be held May 20, 2010; comments are due by 5 p.m. on June 14, 2010. These documents can also be viewed on the MCAG website at “http://www.mcagov.org”.
The MCAG Board of Directors will consider the adoption of the Draft 2011 FTIP, RTP, EIR, and Corresponding Conformity Analysis on July 15, 2010 at 3 pm. The meeting will be held at the City of Livingston Council Chambers, 1416 C Street.
In conclusion, the Draft 2011 FTIP, RTP, EIR and Conformity Analysis meet all applicable transportation planning requirements per 23 CFR Part 450, 40 CFR Part 93, and conform to the applicable SIPs.
If you have any questions or would like to submit comments, please contact:
Matthew Fell, Senior Planner
Merced County Association of Governments
369 W.
18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
(209) 723-3153, ext. 320
matt.fell@mcagov.org
