RSS - Blog http://www.411on281.com 411 on 281 EIS Blog US281EIS@AlamoRMA.org http://www.getmura.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:02:02 -0500 en-us US 281 EIS E-Newsletter…Coming to Your Email Inbox! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-e-newslettercoming-to-your-email-inbox/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-e-newslettercoming-to-your-email-inbox/#comments A5131130-FF1C-E419-CC52EC1ECF8932EF Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Look for your copy of the US 281 EIS E-Newsletter coming to your email inbox this month!

]]> TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR US 281 EIS PUBLIC MEETING #3 COMMENTS! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/today-is-the-last-day-to-submit-your-us-281-eis-public-meeting-3-comments/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/today-is-the-last-day-to-submit-your-us-281-eis-public-meeting-3-comments/#comments 2294C3F5-FF1C-E419-CC6B7F65F36DC81E Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Today is the final day to submit your comments and to have them recorded in the final meeting report for US 281 EIS Public Meeting #3 that was held on Thursday, April 29, 2010.

]]> New 411on281/EIS Web Site is LIVE! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/new-411on281eis-web-site-is-live/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/new-411on281eis-web-site-is-live/#comments 824BB3B9-FF1C-E419-CCE04218B3514369 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The 411on281 website, which recently underwent a major reconstruction, is now a more interactive and informative site for the US 281 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

]]> US 281 EIS PUBLIC MEETING #3 IS THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-public-meeting-3-is-this-thursday-april-29th/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-public-meeting-3-is-this-thursday-april-29th/#comments 81898AA8-FF1C-E419-CCB5947B93EE51F7 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The public is encouraged to attend the US 281 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Public Meeting #3 on Thursday, April 29, 2010, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Summit Christian Center, 2575 Marshall Road.

]]> The US 281 EIS team has been crunching the numbers… http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-us-281-eis-team-has-been-crunching-the-numbers/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-us-281-eis-team-has-been-crunching-the-numbers/#comments 1FC4EA0C-FF1C-E419-CC34DBED266B006F Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The November 2009 public scoping meeting focused on the preliminary alternatives for transportation improvements and the results from Level 1 of the Alternatives Evaluation Process.

]]> US 281 EIS Team Looks at “Managed Lane” Concept for US 281 http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-team-looks-at-e2809cmanaged-lanee2809d-concept-for-us-281/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-team-looks-at-e2809cmanaged-lanee2809d-concept-for-us-281/#comments 1F3F0C9A-FF1C-E419-CCF00F71578813CC Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Both toll and non-toll alternatives for improving US 281 will be evaluated in the Draft EIS. But there is a third type of facility – known as "managed lanes" – that is also being considered.

]]> US 281 EIS Public Scoping Meeting #1 Final Meeting Report Now Available! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-public-scoping-meeting-1-final-meeting-report-now-available/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-public-scoping-meeting-1-final-meeting-report-now-available/#comments 1F2BD879-FF1C-E419-CC8606D82260A16E Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Thank you for your past participation and comments during the first US 281 EIS Public Scoping Meeting in August. As promised, you can now read what your friends and neighbors think about the need and purpose for improvements along the US 281 corridor and the range of improvement options presented on August 27, 2009.

]]> The Karst and Bird Surveys are Underway! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-karst-and-bird-surveys-are-underway/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-karst-and-bird-surveys-are-underway/#comments 1F1A9064-FF1C-E419-CC78D687178E1CDE Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 You may have seen people walking around along US 281 in bright green vests or received a letter requesting permission for right-of-entry in the mail. We have started the biological surveys for the EIS, specifically the karst surveys and the bird surveys.

]]> US 281 EIS Community Advisory Committee http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-community-advisory-committee/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/us-281-eis-community-advisory-committee/#comments 48E14BF2-FF1C-E419-CC957910B84611D9 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Our last posting introduced you to the Peer Technical Review Committee (PTRC) that collaborates with the Alamo RMA to ensure technical and environmental concerns are heard and considered in regards to the US 281 EIS. Well, this week we would like to introduce you to another committee that was developed to ensure that community concerns are directly heard and considered.

]]> Peer Technical Review Committee Formed for US 281 EIS http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/peer-technical-review-committee-formed-for-us-281-eis/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/peer-technical-review-committee-formed-for-us-281-eis/#comments 48F41E9A-FF1C-E419-CC097BD90327878C Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the US 281 EIS Joint Lead Agencies (TxDOT and the Alamo RMA) have created a Peer Technical Review Committee (PTRC) to provide a range of expertise at key coordination points throughout the EIS process including: Development of the Need and Purpose to improve the US 281 corridor; Identification of the range of improvement options for the US 281 corridor; Collaboration on overall methods used for the US 281 EIS; Completion of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement; Identification and refinement of the Preferred Alternative; and Completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement.

]]> New 411on281 EIS Web Site is in the Works http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/new-411on281-eis-web-site-is-in-the-works/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/new-411on281-eis-web-site-is-in-the-works/#comments 4934D529-FF1C-E419-CCF58ADDF3DD9C63 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 In order to better inform the public and connect with users, the Alamo RMA will soon launch an updated, user-friendly, and redesigned website at www.411on281.com/US281EIS. The new site will have a number of interactive elements to keep you up-to-date with what's going on with the US 281 EIS process.

]]> The US 281 EIS continues to move forward in 2010 http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-us-281-eis-continues-to-move-forward-in-2010/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-us-281-eis-continues-to-move-forward-in-2010/#comments 49597306-FF1C-E419-CCB32AE998847328 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 The Alamo RMA is going full speed ahead in 2010 with the US 281 Environmental Impact Process! We want to keep you updated about what's been going on within the EIS process...

]]> Thank you for your participation in the US 281 EIS Process! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/thank-you-for-your-participation-in-the-us-281-eis-process/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/thank-you-for-your-participation-in-the-us-281-eis-process/#comments 49D52DE6-FF1C-E419-CC67022B8900F381 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Thank you to everyone who attended the 2nd US 281 EIS Public Scoping Meeting on November 17th. Attendees at the meeting learned about the preliminary range of alternatives being considered for the US 281 corridor and the process for evaluating these alternatives.

]]> Join the conversation about the US 281 EIS process & preliminary alternatives being considered http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/join-the-conversation-about-the-us-281-eis-process-preliminary-alternatives-being-considered/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/join-the-conversation-about-the-us-281-eis-process-preliminary-alternatives-being-considered/#comments 4A00B43F-FF1C-E419-CC9319F7C1585567 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Plan on attending the second US 281 EIS Public Scoping Meeting on November 17th! This will be unlike any other public meeting you've attended for the US 281 corridor...

]]> Your input has helped shape the US 281 EIS! But we still need your help... http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/your-input-has-helped-shape-the-us-281-eis-but-we-still-need-your-help/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/your-input-has-helped-shape-the-us-281-eis-but-we-still-need-your-help/#comments 4A22F57B-FF1C-E419-CC3F7BBA972DBB75 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The first public scoping meeting on August 27, 2009 focused on the need and purpose for improvements within the US 281 corridor. At the first meeting our community was asked, "Which needs should be addressed and which transportation options would best meet your needs within the US 281 corridor?"

]]> Why does the EIS study process have to take so long? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/why-does-the-eis-study-process-have-to-take-so-long/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/why-does-the-eis-study-process-have-to-take-so-long/#comments 4A2F88CB-FF1C-E419-CCE509EB8083B5E0 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Many of you who drive US 281 everyday are probably asking yourself this question. The answer is that an Enviornmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the most robust and comprehensive environmental clearence process which includes high-level public involvement and coordination with multiple agencies and organizations, along with the detailed analysis of impacts of proposed improvement alternatives.

]]> What’s been going on with the US 281 EIS? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/whate28099s-been-going-on-with-the-us-281-eis/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/whate28099s-been-going-on-with-the-us-281-eis/#comments 4A3B8F37-FF1C-E419-CC5B1EDBDFFB36A8 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hello 411-on-281 visitors! This blog is now dedicated to the US 281 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study. Please visit this blog regularly to stay up-to-date on what's happening with the US 281 EIS.

]]> On 281…it’s a car, it’s a truck…no wait, it’s the Super Street! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/on-281ite28099s-a-car-ite28099s-a-truckno-wait-ite28099s-the-super-street/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/on-281ite28099s-a-car-ite28099s-a-truckno-wait-ite28099s-the-super-street/#comments 4A46DBDB-FF1C-E419-CC6FFD82671888CF Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 We are quickly approaching June 30, and the Community Open House on the US 281 Super Street project. We are looking forward to helping answer questions the community has on how the Super Street project will impact traffic on US 281, and what type of travel savings the community can hope to see from this project.

]]> The Super Street is (still) coming! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-super-street-is-still-coming/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-super-street-is-still-coming/#comments 4A560211-FF1C-E419-CC5CFFDAD69C7DAC Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 One of the questions we are hearing more and more of is "what happened to the super street?"

Contrary to rumors or myths, the Super Street isn't dead. The Super Street wasn't shelved to push another agenda. The Super Street wasn't abandoned at all.

]]> Spring is in the air - have you seen me flying? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/spring-is-in-the-air-have-you-seen-me-flying/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/spring-is-in-the-air-have-you-seen-me-flying/#comments 4A6F893F-FF1C-E419-CC08B493CBAEF799 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A key part of any Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the requirement to follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA asks us to take an in depth look at endangered or threatened species and prevent them from harm or elimination of their natural habitats. For the 281 corridor, this is of critical importance.

]]> Are toll roads the only solution the Alamo RMA can provide for traffic congestion? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/are-toll-roads-the-only-solution-the-alamo-rma-can-provide-for-traffic-congestion/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/are-toll-roads-the-only-solution-the-alamo-rma-can-provide-for-traffic-congestion/#comments 4A796A92-FF1C-E419-CCCE71C86E9B77C3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Alamo RMA exists to provide solutions to efficiently move traffic using innovative financing and to accelerate needed projects so that we can relieve congestion today, instead of waiting decades, as we would using more traditional methods. It brings local leadership to local transportation issues.

]]> How can we reach out and become involved with our community? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/how-can-we-reach-out-and-become-involved-with-our-community/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/how-can-we-reach-out-and-become-involved-with-our-community/#comments 4A8039D4-FF1C-E419-CC40FD1E317FF10B Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In transportation projects, and really, in all large-scale public improvements, one of the most consistent criticisms is that the public and the community around the project doesn't know it's happening until bulldozers show up to start moving dirt. The Alamo RMA wants to make sure that doesn't happen with any improvement project we are working on for US 281.

]]> The Super Street is coming! http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-super-street-is-coming/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/the-super-street-is-coming/#comments 4A944EFB-FF1C-E419-CCBB464BA45DD576 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Today, March 23, 2009, the San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), voted to fund the US 281 Super Street with a combination of federal stimulus funds, advanced transportation district funds, and funds from the City of San Antonio.

]]> Is there an environmental clearance on US 281 that we aren't using? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/is-there-an-environmental-clearance-on-us-281-that-we-arent-using/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/is-there-an-environmental-clearance-on-us-281-that-we-arent-using/#comments 4AA20CF4-FF1C-E419-CCA5D37A80F795BB Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Since 1984, there have been 11 separate environmental studies on US 281, north of Loop 1604, ranging from the lowest level study, a categorical exclusion, to the detailed environmental assessment, which was the subject of a 2008 lawsuit. Today, US 281 has no environmental clearance for any improvements to add new lanes, or any new capacity, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

]]> What is the "4-1-1"? http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/what-is-the-4-1-1/ http://www.411on281.com/us281eis/index.cfm/blog/what-is-the-4-1-1/#comments 4AABBB57-FF1C-E419-CC58E834BF138FAE Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 What is the "4-1-1 on 281"? This is the place where you can see, firsthand, the information impacting the ongoing environmental studies on US 281, north of Loop 1604. This is the place where you can see, for yourself, what is really being said and done to help solve traffic congestion along this corridor, and this is the place where your questions will be answered, without double talk, without pretense and without having to read between the lines to get a real answer.

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