Public Meeting for the Anacostia Streetcar Extension Study

(Washington, DC) The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) are hosting the fourth public meeting for the Anacostia Streetcar Extension Environmental Assessment and Historic Preservation Study, on Thursday, January 26, 2012.

At this meeting the study team will provide an update on the status of the route alternatives that are being evaluated to create a transit connection between the Anacostia Metrorail Station and the 11th Street Bridge.

The remaining proposed route alternatives that were presented at the last public meeting held for this study have undergone further analysis based on overall study goals and objectives, community input and technical evaluation. DDOT is seeking public input on the remaining four alternatives that are being evaluated to identify the preferred route alternative for this study.

At this meeting the study team will also share information about:

• the upcoming milestones that are planned for this study,
• the opportunities that will be made available to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Document that will be prepared for this study, and
• the next steps that will follow the conclusion of this study.

Residents, members of the business community and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend this meeting and provide comments to help shape the outcome of the study.

What	Public Meeting for the Anacostia Streetcar Extension Environmental Assessment and Historic Preservation Study
When	Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where	Savoy Elementary School (Cafeteria/Auditorium) 2400 Shannon Place, SE Savoy Elementary is in close proximity to the Anacostia Metro Station on the Green Line. It is also accessible from the following Metrobus Lines: 90, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B2, W2 and W3.

DDOT initiated the Environmental Assessment and Historic Preservation Study for the Anacostia Streetcar Extension in December 2010. The study was originally anticipated to be completed by fall 2011; however, in order to continue provide the extensive level of public outreach that has been provided on this study and to complete the historic preservation evaluation DDOT will aim to complete the study by spring 2012. The study is intended to identify the best alternative that will address the project’s purpose and need, maximize environmental benefits, and minimize the potential for adverse impacts. In addition, DDOT will evaluate potential effects to cultural resources in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. More information about this study is available at dcstreetcar.com .

DDOT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or on the basis of disability as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you need special accommodations or language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please call (855) 413-2954 or e-mail dcstreetcar@dc.gov in advance of the meeting. These services will be provided free of charge.