Navigating Multi-Agency NEPA Processes to Advance Multimodal Transportation Projects (2016) / Chapter Skim
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F-1 A P P E N D I X F Summary Project Description The T-REX Project is a program of multimodal transportation improvements to Denver's I-25/I-225 Southeast Corridor, including widening and rehabilitating 17 miles of Interstate highway and constructing 19 miles of double-tracked light rail transit.
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F-2 across modal administrations. The roles and responsibilities of each agency during NEPA as well as subsequent phases of project development through construction were outlined in an Interagency Agreement between the FHWA Colorado Division and FTA Region VIII.
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F-3 Figure F-1. T-REX Project map.
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F-4 This collaborative spirit extended to the physical location of the project team, as team members from CDOT, RTD, FTA, the NEPA consultant, and its subconsultants were co-located in the same office building. FHWA offices were located in a nearby building.
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F-5 Impact of These Requirements The T-REX environmental process was completed in only two years. A number of factors contributed to this expedited timeline, including strong political and public support for the high-profile project, ability to capitalize on the work completed for the MIS, and the collaborative approach undertaken by the key agencies.
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F-6 Section 404 permitting. The team made weekly adjustments to critical tasks to make sure the project stayed on schedule.
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