First Week of I-69/TTC Public Hearings Begin

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February 4, 2008, TxDOT begins a series of public hearings to receive comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for I-69/Trans Texas Corridor. [SCHEDULE]

Citizen participation in this hearing process, your participation, is critical. Despite what some may tell you, you and your comments really do count. Show up; get counted; sign-up to speak; bring your friends, neighbors, and family; wear a CorridorWatch NO TTC lapel sticker or something that visibly tells TxDOT and the media your opinion; and, be sure to put your comments on the official record.

These 'environmental' hearings are not limited to endangered species, hazardous materials, pollution and similar issues you might commonly consider environmental. This study also includes consideration of the social and economic impact the project will have on you and your community. Your comments can support the "No Build" option or use of the existing highway corridors. Additionally, the law requires consideration widespread opposition to the project.

CorridorWatch is preparing a simple guide to help citizens attending the hearings to provide solid testimony on the DEIS. This guide will help insure that their concerns and opinions get on the record in a way that will be difficult for TxDOT to disregard.

A Citizens' Guide to Participating at Public Hearings on the I-69/TTC Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)