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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Project Name:
SW Corridor Light Rail Project (Portland, OR)
Responsible Agency:
Federal Transit Administration
Status:
Complete
POC Name:
Mark Assam
POC Email:
FTADashboardinquiry@dot.gov
Public Participation Website:
Public Participation Website
SW Corridor Light Rail Project Website
Action Outcome:
Issuance of an individual agency ROD

Description:

The Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project is a proposed 12-mile light rail line serving SW Portland, Tigard, Tualatin and the surrounding communities. In addition to light rail, it includes bicycle, pedestrian and roadway projects to improve access to light rail stations. It is part of a broader Southwest Corridor Plan that identifies an array of investment strategies to help improve safety and quality of life and contribute to the success of local land use and development aspirations in the area.

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: 12/15/2021
Completed Date: