Big public meeting on Paseo tomorrow

A host of government agencies will explain the proposed improvements to the Paseo del Norte and I-25 interchange in a public meeting tomorrow night.

They’ll be accepting public comment, too. Here’s a link to the last substantial roundup I did on what’s proposed at Paseo and I-25 and how it would work, complete with charts and maps.

The full meeting announcement is below:

 Courtesy of the NM Dept. of Transportation

***Public Information Meeting***

The Federal Highway Administration, New Mexico Department of Transportation, City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo County announce a public meeting for the

Paseo del Norte / I-25 Interchange Project

CN A301180

Public Information Meeting

Date: February 12, 2013

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Presentation at 7:00 pm

Location:

Courtyard Marriott

Kokopelli Ballroom

5151 Journal Center Blvd. NE

(West I-25 Frontage Road south of Paseo del Norte)

More Project Information:

See website:

www.paseoi25.com

Proposed Improvements: The Paseo del Norte / I-25 Interchange project would include six main improvements:

(1) A free-flow ramp to improve the eastbound-to-southbound traffic movement in the morning during peak travel time (7:00-9:00 am);

(2) A flyover ramp to improve the northbound to- westbound traffic movement in the afternoon during peak travel time (4:30-6:30 pm);

(3) An overpass at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Paseo del Norte to improve east-west access and local traffic flow;

(4) Bicycle and pedestrian improvements to provide a critical bike system link across I-25 and to connect existing paths in the area;

(5) Improved freeway access for traffic originating from the area east of the Paseo del Norte / I-25 interchange; and

(6) I-25 mainline improvements between the Alameda Boulevard and Jefferson Street interchanges for safety and traffic flow.

Meeting Purpose: To present the proposed project and receive comments from the public.

Project team representatives will discuss the proposed preliminary design. The public is

encouraged to ask questions and provide comments. Comments will also be received on bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian issues as well as natural resources and cultural resources.

ADA: To request Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-related accommodations for the public

information meeting, contact Eric Johnson at (505) 898-8848 at least two days before the meeting.

Comments: Written comments will be accepted at the public information meeting, or they may be mailed or faxed to Eric Johnson, Marron and Associates, 7511 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, phone (505) 898-8848, e-mail eric@marroninc.com, or fax (505) 897-7847.

• Comments may also be provided on the project website: www.paseoi25.com.