July 21, 2004

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) have initiated the Alternatives Analysis/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (AA/DEIS) phase of project development for the Northwest Corridor (1-75/1-575) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)/Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project.

The Northwest Corridor HOV/BRT Project proposes construction of HOV lanes along I75 and implementation of a BRT system along the 1-75 corridor from Cobb County to Downtown Atlanta. Proposed HOV lanes and BRT stations are located along 1-75 between Akers Mill Rd. and Wade Green Rd. HOV lanes are also proposed on 1-575 from the 1-75/1-575 Interchange to Sixes Road in Cherokee County.

As part of the federal scoping process, an open house is being held for the Alternatives Analysis/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (AA/DEIS) phase of project development:

Wednesday, August 4, 2004
Kennesaw State University Center
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144
5:OOPM to 8:OOPM

You are invited to attend anytime between 5PM and 8PM to view the study area maps and displays, get further information, and comment on any significant issues and impacts to be addressed in the DEIS. There will be no formal presentation.

A court reporter will be available during the open house to record formal comments. In addition, written statements in response to the open house will be accepted until August 18, 2004. Written statements may be submitted to:

Mr. Harvey D. Keepler
State Environmental/Location Engineer
Georgia Department of Transportation
Office of Environment/Location
3993 Aviation Circle
Atlanta, GA 30336

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact: Sycamore Consulting at 404-377-9147 or hov-brt-comments@projectsolve2.com.