The Connector project has taken an important step forward as the environmental review process gets underway. The board certified the PEIR, prepared by ICT for the proposed project. Please visit the Library and Environmental page for a full copy of the Final PEIR. 

A Program EIR is prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project, such as the Capital SouthEast Connector, which spans multiple regions and jurisdictions.  The Program EIR will establish the general framework for later project-level environmental review as specific projects are developed in accordance with the overall program.

A number of project alignment alternatives and options were identified during previous concept level studies and through community workshops conducted by the Connector Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The JPA circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the Program EIR to agencies in February, and the public attended several scoping meetings in February and March 2010.  Following input from the public at the scoping meetings and the close of the NOP comment period on March 17, 2010, the Project Development Team, which includes representatives of all the JPA member jurisdictions,screened the alternatives and recommend to the JPA Board of Directors the proposed project to be carried forward for evaluation in the Program EIR.

 Presentations are regularly made at public meetings and community workshops, in addition to the formal scoping meeting and comment periods. Contact us if your group would like a presentation.