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Format: At the session, top level DOT officials will listen to invited speakers' comments regarding how the Department should implement the planning and environmental provisions of TEA-21. The session format will provide for audience comments, but, due to time constraints, the opportunity may be limited. A preliminary agenda is attached. This meeting will be held at the Providence Marriott Hotel, Charles and Orms Streets, Providence, RI 02904.
For further information: Contact the FHWA's Environmental Operations Division at 202-366-0106 or the Metropolitan Planning Division at 202-366-4044.
One DOT Listening Session:
Planning and Environment
Providence, Rhode Island
November 6, 1998
8:30 AM | Registration |
9:00 AM | Welcome, Introductions, Opening Remarks |
10:00 AM | Panel A - Integrating Planning and Environment
(10 minutes per panelist, then audience comments) Panelists will focus on the items of cross-over interest between planning and environment: integrated decisionmaking (including environmental streamlining and MIS integration); NEPA "fire-wall " in planning vs. using NEPA in planning; environmental area/factor in planning; transportation and community and system preservation pilot. |
11:30 AM | Lunch Break |
1:00 PM | Panel B - Planning Issues
(10 minutes per panelist, then audience comments) Panelists will focus on key issues in the planning process, e.g., illustrative projects, MIS, streamlining of planning factors, coordination of federally funded non-emergency services, involvement of non-metropolitan local officials, retention of planning area boundaries in relation to air quality boundaries, project selection, consideration of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, etc. |
2:30 PM | Break |
2:45 PM | Panel C - Environmental Issues
(10 minutes per panelist, then audience comments) Panelists will focus comments on a variety of TEA-21 related environmental issues, including: CMAQ; transportation and transit enhancements; STP and NHS funding eligibility for environmental items; clean vehicle initiatives; environmental research; environmental issues relating to design build, consultant selection, innovative financing projects, high priority projects, and early acquisition; and bicycle and pedestrian projects. |
4:00 PM | Open Mike |
5:00 PM | Adjourn |