Light Rail Extension to Los Gatos Meeting Planned

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking public feedback as part of the environmental review process underway for the Vasona Light Rail Extension Project. 

The project proposes to extend the existing Mountain View to Winchester light rail line by 1.6 miles from the Winchester Station in Campbell to the Town of Los Gatos. 

VTA has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (SEIR/EA) in accordance with current state and federal environmental laws and guidelines. 

The Draft SEIR/EA presents design changes to the project that was previously approved in 2000 and VTA is asking for comments related to the potential environmental impacts of those design changes. 

The public is invited to attend a meeting to learn more about the project, speak with staff, and provide public comment 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Campbell Public Library, 77 Harrison Ave., in  Campbell. 

Individuals who cannot attend the meeting can also view copies of the document online at http://www.vta.org/projects/vasona_lightrail_extension and at the following locations:

• Valley Transportation Authority building B-Lobby / 3331 North First St., in San Jose.
• Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave.
• Campbell Public Library, 77 Harrison Ave.

Comments are requested by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 and will be accepted at the meeting or by postal mail, facsimile, or email to VTA Environmental Programs/Resources Management Department, attention Ann Calnan, 3331 No. First Street, Building B-2, in San Jose. Fax: 408-321-5787, or vasona.extension@vta.org

Details: Vasona Light Rail Extension Project page on VTA’s website or contact VTA Community Outreach at 408-321-7575.

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