P i t D fi B P j tPoint Defiance Bypass ProjectTechnical Advisory Group
Larry MattsonDave Smelser Larry MattsonCascades High Speed Rail
Environmental Engineer
Dave SmelserCascades High Speed Rail Project Delivery Manager
January 20, 2011y
Environmental Assessment Process
We are here
Public comment analysis begins
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Traffic Analysis Timeline
• Count analysis & 2030 projections – winter 2011
• Traffic modeling – winter/spring 2011
• Publish Technical Report – spring 2011
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2030 Traffic Assumptions
• Assumptions consistent with I-5 study and Tillicum Neighborhood PlanTillicum Neighborhood Plan
– SR 704 Cross Base Hwy – includes grade separationSR 704 Cross Base Hwy includes grade separation at Thorne Lane
– Camp Murray Gate move
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Berkeley Street - Existing AM and PM Peak Hour Maximum Queue Length
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Greenfield Technical Memo
• Evaluate the Greenfield Alternative’s ability to meet project purpose & needp j p p
• 6 options– Rainier Route– Fredrickson Route– Spanaway RouteSpanaway Route– Lakewood South Route– Lakewood to Tacoma Tunnel Route
I 5 M di R t– I-5 Median Route
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For more information
Please contact:Please contact:
Dave Smelser360-705-6916360 705 6916
