Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project Information Meeting

You’re invited to learn how the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit project may affect West Linn Improving transit in the Highway 43 corridor is an investment in the region’s long-term future. Transit investments direct growth and redevelopment where we want it to be – in downtowns and along main streets – and often encourage neighborhood redevelopment that helps build vibrant, active communities – places where seniors can age-in-place and areas with essential services and cultural opportunities close by. Public comment period Dec. 3, 2010, to Jan. 31, 2011 The project seeks to address the transit needs between the growing cities of Lake Oswego and Portland, analyzing three alternatives: no-build, enhanced bus and streetcar. The Federal Transit Administration, Metro and TriMet have released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and preliminary Section 4(f) assessment with preliminary findings of de minimis impacts to public parks, clarifying the benefits and trade-offs of the three alternatives. The analysis includes the future effects that each alternative would have on communities, traffic, travel options and the natural environment. Public comments on the analysis are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2011. Presentation at West Linn City Hall Jan. 4, 2011 West Linn transportation and sustainability advocates, transit riders and other residents are encouraged to learn more about the effects of the three alternatives and their effect on the transportation demand in the corridor, regional goals for a compact urban form, and West Linn transit connectivity. Project staff will also discuss how each alternative may affect West Linn transit users. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 West Linn City Hall | 22500 Salamo Road | West Linn, OR 97068 For more information about the Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project, visit www.oregonmetro.gov/lakeoswego Clifford Higgins Metro Communications 503-797-1745 clifford.higgins@oregonmetro.gov www.oregonmetro.gov