US 36 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Welcome to the Web site for the US 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

THE U.S. 36 RECORD OF DECISION HAS BEEN SIGNED BY FHWA & FTA

From 2003 to 2009, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), studied multi-modal transportation improvements for the U.S. 36 corridor between Denver and Boulder in the U.S. 36 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).  

The U.S. 36 Final EIS was released for public review in October 2009, and corridor-wide public hearings were held in November 2009 to collect public input during a 45-day comment period. Public comments on the Final EIS were responded to in the US 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement/Section 4(f) Evaluation Record of Decision (ROD).

In December 2009, FHWA and FTA signed the U.S. 36 Record of Decision, the federal decision document that describes the transportation project, explains the rationale for the project decision, responds to public comments received during the Final EIS comment period, and makes commitments as to how the project will mitigate impacted environmental resources.  

The signing of the Record of Decision completes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for the U.S. 36 EIS. The completion of the NEPA process better positions U.S. 36 improvements to qualify for state and federal funding.

To view the U.S. 36 Record of Decision or the US 36 Final EIS visit the Project Documents section of  this Web site.

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WHAT WAS HEARD DURING THE US 36 FINAL EIS COMMENT PERIOD

Over one hundred comments were received from members of the public, corridor jurisdictions, stakeholder organizations, property owners, business representatives, and state and federal agencies.  Comments about the transportation alternatives in the Final EIS were received through the project Web site, e-mail, written letters, and at the Public Hearings held in Boulder County, Broomfield County and Adams County which were attended by 189 members of the public. All comments received during the comment period were addressed and considered prior to the Record of Decision.

Members of the public provided overwhelming support for the Preferred Alternative elements and phasing strategies.  Comments indicated that the Preferred Alternative is a sustainable transportation solution and best meets the mobility, safety, and system-quality needs of the corridor while minimizing impacts.

Click here to find your comment, and then click here to see how your comment was addressed

Information that you will find in the U.S. 36 Record of Decision includes:
  • The Project Decision: Phased Implementation; What’s included in Phase 1; and the Project Funding Scenario
  • Alternatives Considered
  • Clarifications to the US 36 Final EIS
  • Maps of the Proposed Action for Phase 1
  • Responses to your comments from the US 36 Final EIS Comment Period
  • US 36 Final EIS Public Comment Summary
  • A Summary of Final Design Requests by Segment
  • Additional Information about the US 36 Corridor EIS

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    U.S. 36 Final EIS Public Hearing Materials
    The U.S. 36 Final EIS Public Hearings took place in November 2009 during the 45-day public review and comment period to present Preferred Alternative package included in the U.S. 36 Final EIS and collect public comment.

    Please click on the following links to view materials from the U.S. 36 Final EIS Public Hearings:


    Both the Presentation and the Display Boards include information about:
  • The Project & the Preferred Alternative
  • The Alternatives Considered
  • Transit and Transportation Demand Management
  • Potential Impacts & Mitigation Strategies
  • The Project Schedule

    If you would like an electronic copy of the Final EIS mailed to you on cd's please call 720-407-4713.


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    HOW TO STAY INFORMED

    - Visit this Web site for updated announcements
    - Get involved with 36 Commuting Solutions: www.36commutingsolutions.org
    - Contact your local city or county representative
    - Contact the CDOT Public Relations Office:
    4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO 80222
    Phone: (303)757-9228
    Email: info@dot.state.co.us








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