Northeast Corridor Receives Federal Approval to Move Forward
The LYNX Blue Line Extension - Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project is an extension of the LYNX Blue Line -South Corridor and will address transportation needs and support the region's land use policies and goals for a sustainable growth. Specifically, the project's purpose is to:
- Improve mobility within the corridor by offering a convenient alternative to the automobile;
- Enhance the region's quality of life by improving access to jobs, entertainment, shopping and other destinations;
- Support the region's land use vision by focusing future higher density development in key growth corridors;
- Leverage the region's transit investment by extending an existing light rail line; and
- Preserve and protect the environment.
Project Milestones Achieved:
- 2000 Systems Planning
- 2002 Alternatives Analysis
- 2006 Select Locally Perferred Alternative
- 2007 FTA approves entry into Preliminary Engineering
- 2010 FTA signs Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- 2011 FTA signs Final Environmental Impact Statement
- 2011 FTA signs Record of Decision
- 2012 FTA approves entry into Final Design
- 2012 FTA sings Full Funding Grant Agreement