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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Project Name:
King of Prussia - Norristown Extension
Responsible Agency:
Federal Transit Administration
Status:
Complete
POC Name:
Shauna Haas
POC Title:
Environmental Protection Specialist
POC Email:
FTADashboardinquiry@dot.gov
Public Participation Website:
Public Participation Website
King of Prussia Rail Project Website
Action Outcome:
Issuance of a single combined FEIS-ROD

Description:

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) initiated the King of Prussia Rail Project to evaluate an extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to the King of Prussia area. The NHSL currently provides service between the 69th Street Transportation Center and Norristown Transportation Center, serving the Main Line area in Delaware and Montgomery Counties, and connecting to Center City Philadelphia. While the transit system is expansive, a rail connection to the King of Prussia area is missing. Travel to King of Prussia currently occurs by bus or vehicle. Frequent traffic congestion can cause unreliable travel times, hinder transit ridership, and limit growth. The King of Prussia Rail Project will evaluate various alternatives for a new rail connection between the existing NHSL and destinations in King of Prussia.

Milestones:

Issuance of Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Scoping (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Official Notice of Availability of a Draft EIS published in the Federal Register (FR) beginning both the public comment period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Official Notice of Availability of a Final EIS published in the FR beginning both the public review period and concurrent CAA Section 309 Review (Agency Action)
Completed Date:
Issuance of Lead Agency Record of Decision (Agency Action)
  • Section 106 Review : Section 106 consultation concluded (Agency Action)
    - Completed Date: 03/17/2017
Completed Date: