Notice of Record of Decision
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and evaluation of review comments received on the FEIS for the Woodward Avenue Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. Based on their review, the FTA has issued a Record of Decision (ROD). In addition, the FTA completed the Section 4(f) evaluation and finds that Section 4(f) does not apply to the project. Please click on the links below for Cover Letter and ROD with attached appendices:
Cover Letter: Signed Record of Decision, August 31, 2011
Record of Decision: FTA Region V, August 31, 2011
Final Environmental Impact Statement
Woodward FEIS DVD Welcome Text
Woodward Avenue Final Environmental Impact Statement with Appendices A-G
Appendix H Responses to Public Comments Received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Public Comments Received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Technical Reports
Air Quality Final Technical Report
Hazardous Materials Final Technical Report
Transportation Final Technical Report
Transportation Final Technical Report Appendices
Archaeological Literature Review, Land Use History and Disturbance Assessment Final Technical Report
Noise and Vibration Final Technical Report
Public Participation and Agency Consultation and Coordination Final Technical Report
Section 106 Technical Report Downtown Detroit to I-75 September 2010
Section 106 Technical Report Downtown Detroit to I-75 AOE October 2010
Section 106 Technical Report I-75 to Grand Blvd September 2010
Section 106 Technical Report I-75 to Grand Blvd AOE October 2010
Section 106 Technical Report Grand Blvd to M-8 November 2010
Section 106 Technical Report Grand Blvd to M-8 AOE November 2010
Section 106 Technical Report M-8 to M-102 November 2010
Section 106 Technical Report M-8 to M-102 AOE November 2010
Section 106 Technical Report Supplemental Report I February 2010
Section 106 Technical Report Supplemental Report II February 2011
You are invited to contact the Woodward Avenue Light Rail Transit Project at woodwardlightrail@detroitmi.gov regarding the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Additionally, you are also invited to view a hardcopy of the Woodward Avenue Light Rail Transit Project Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) at the following locations:
Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) Administrative Offices
1301 E. Warren, Detroit, MI 48207 (during normal business hours)
Detroit Library Branches
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Main- 5201 Woodward Avenue
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Duffield- 2507 W. Grand Blvd./14th St.
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Frederick Douglass- 3666 Grand River/Trumbull
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Lincoln- 1221 E. Seven Mile/Russell
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Parkman- 1766 Oakman Blvd./Linwood
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Sherwood Forest- 7117 W. Seven Mile/Livernois
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Skillman- 121 Gratiot/Library
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For More Information: call (313)933-1300.
Notice of Availability
Notice of availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement was published in the Federal Register on Friday, July 1, 2011. A copy of the notice can be viewed at the link below.
Click here for Notice of Availability: Federal Register, July 1, 2011
Notice of the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement was published in the Detroit News on Friday, July 1, 2011. A copy of the notice can be viewed at the link below.
Click Here for Notice of Availability: Detroit News, July 1, 2011
Please click the following link to access Final Environmental Impact Statement documents.
Job Announcements
Manager, LRT Systems
Manager, LRT Constructability
Manager, Quality Assurance and Quality Control
A snapshot of tentative jobs that will be created as a result of the Woodward Light Rail project can be found below:
Woodward_Light_Rail_Jobs_Snapshot
Federal Transit Administration and City of Detroit co-sign final environmental impact statement for Woodward Light Rail project
June 29, 2011
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and City of Detroit have co-signed a final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for Detroit’s Woodward Light Rail Project, marking a major milestone in a process to bring light rail transportation to the city.
“This is a landmark moment in Detroit’s journey to make light rail a reality in our city,” said Mayor Dave Bing. “With the support of FTA staff we have reached this target faster than many believed was possible. From the beginning, we pledged that this administration would work tirelessly to get this project off the ground and today we are one step closer.”
The Mayor said the signing of the FEIS is the latest step in a process that will result in the entering of a final Record of Decision (ROD) by the FTA on September 1. That, in turn, will clear the way for the City to use the $25 million TIGER grant Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced was being awarded to the city during his visit last August.
Federal Officials Support Mayor Bing’s Vision of Light Rail in Detroit
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U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced during a press conference Aug. 2 at the DIA that the entire 9.3 mile proposal will undergo an Environmental Impact Study to comply with the requirements of NEPA. |
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Mayor Dave Bing and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced August 2 that the federal government supports the Mayor’s vision of creating a light rail system in Detroit.
Visiting the site of the proposed Woodward Avenue Corridor line, LaHood announced during a press conference that the entire 9.3 mile proposed project will undergo an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.
The expression of support coincided with the publication in the Federal Register of a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a light rail line extending from downtown to Eight Mile Road. The City of Detroit will be the local project sponsor.
Earlier this year, Secretary LaHood awarded a $25 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to help realize the goal of creating the Woodward Corridor light rail line.
The City of Detroit, as Project Sponsor, is responsible for the maintenance and content of this website.
