Public comment period extended for West Santa Ana Branch’s draft study and 3 informational meetings added

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Metro last month released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (DEIS/R) for the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (WSAB) project, a planned light rail line connecting southeast L.A. County to downtown Los Angeles. The entire report is available here. You can also read this Source post that looks at the four routes studied in the report.

The public review and comment period is now open and has been extended through Tuesday, September 28. Comments can best be submitted via the following methods:

Metro has also added three new virtual community information sessions being held on August 16, 21, and 26 to provide an opportunity for a dialogue on the these topics: 1) Property acquisitions, the relocation process and timing, and; 2) Traffic, noise and safety.

These virtual meetings are meant to provide one-on-one dialogue and answer general questions. Official public comments will not be collected during these meetings.

Virtual Community Information Session #1: Property Acquisitions, Relocation Process and Timing
Monday, August 16th, 2021

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/hb9zw3ep

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 833 4506 4455

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Virtual Community Information Session #2: Traffic, Noise and Safety
Saturday, August 21st, 2021

10 a.m. to Noon

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/y84rdaap

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 996 2656 0726

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Virtual Community Information Session #3: Property Acquisitions, Relocation Process and Timing
Thursday, August 26th, 2021

10 a.m. to Noon

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/6y2up3nh

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 872 5853 7996

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There are also three virtual public hearings being held this month to gather public comment on the draft study:

Thursday, August 19, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/3f88s7hf

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 980 0887 2988

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한국어 통역사

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Noon to 2 p.m.

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/4asvr4pz

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 986 2612 6175

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Saturday, August 28, 2021
10 a.m. to Noon

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/4df3b3rk 

Call-In Number: 213.338.8477

Meeting ID: 986 4545 5706

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ADA accommodations and translations are available by calling 323.466.3876 or California Relay service at 711 at least 72 hours in advance. To learn more about the project visit the project website or call the helpline at 213.922.6262.

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