The current phase of the Green Line Extension Project - scheduled to last 18 months - is focused on finalizing the best route and station locations for the new transit service by moving into conceptual engineering and preparing the necessary state and federal environmental review documents.  Additionally, EOTPW is pursuing federal funding assistance for this project.  The Federal Transit Administration discretionary New Starts program is the federal government's primary financial resource for supporting locally-planned, implemented, and operated public transit expansion projects.  To qualify for New Starts funding, candidate projects must have resulted from an analysis of alternatives that includes the preparation of appropriate environmental review documents.

EOTPW is committed to a comprehensive and inclusive public participation process for this project.  Efficient channeling of public and agency participation is critical as we work to provide information to stakeholders; gather information about local conditions and priorities; hear feedback on proposed alternatives; and develop stakeholder support for a project strategy.  EOTPW will ensure that the process remains transparent so that the public understands the decision-making process, key milestones, and ways to participate in the process. 

PROJECT TEAM

EOTPW has designated Vanasse Hangen Brustlin to support the completion of the Green Line Extension Project.  Team members include:

• Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. - Project Lead
• PB Americas - Engineering
• Domenech Hicks & Krockmalnic Architects - Urban Design/Station Siting/Station Architecture
• Regina Villa Associates - Public Outreach
• Harris Miller Miller & Hanson - Noise and Vibration Assessment
• The Public Archaeology Laboratory - Historic Analysis
• Kessler McGuinness & Associates - ADA Planning and Design
• Neoscape - Computer Animation