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Since the public meeting the study has moved into phase 2 and the study team has started developing improvement concepts for the interchange area. The concepts developed will accomodate projected 2040 traffic levels in order to improve safety and traffic flow. As the study team develops alternatives, they will also consider how alternative transportation solutions, such as transit options and intelligent transportation solutions (ITS) can be incorporated. There is still a lot of work to be done, but look for roadway design concept alternatives to be presented later this summer.

Our first online survey on interchange use has been summarized and results are now posted. Not surprisingly, the top issues and concerns identified by the survey are safety and congestion. Over 63% of those who responded to the survey drive through the area every day. The input received through the surveys helps the study team understand the driver experiences people have. We appreciate your input. We will have more online survey opportunities through the course of the study and your input is important! Survey number 2 on Alternative Transportation Considerations is now available.

If you missed the opportunity to attend the May 14, 2009 public meeting, please visit our online public meeting. It provides an opportunity to view the information presented plus ask questions on any of the information. At the end there is a quick survey on the online meeting format, so please provide us with feedback so we can make the tool more useful.