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APPENDIX V Public Outreach This page intentionally left blank. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Public Workshop Materials October 2016 WELCOME The purpose of this workshop is to:

» Kick off and explain the Project Development and Environmental Assessment (EA) process. » Discuss the purpose and need for the Double Track Northwest Indiana (NWI) project. » Review project alignment and proposed improvements. » Identify issues to be addressed during design and environmental review. » Provide the opportunity for you to ask questions and provide feedback.

A presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by an Open House. Staff members are available for questions throughout the Open House. October 2016 TELL US WHAT YOU THINK We want to hear from you! We encourage you to attend public workshops, sign up for the project mailing list, and visit the website and South Shore Line Facebook page for project updates and announcements. Formal commenting period is open through October 24, 2016 ; however, input is welcome at any time. Leave us your comments by: Filling out a comment form today; Viewing the online meeting and commenting at: www.doubletrack-nwi.com; Emailing your comments to: [email protected]; or Mailing your comments to: South Shore Line Attn: Double Track NWI 33 East U.S. Highway 12 Chesterton, IN 46304 You may also request a meeting or presentation to your group by calling Nicole Barker, South Shore Line at (219) 926-5744, x 313. October 2016 PROJECT OVERVIEW

The South Shore Line , in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has begun preliminary engineering and environmental review to install a second track along the 25.1-mile segment of the South Shore Line between Gary and Michigan City. The South Shore Line is an important component of northwestern Indiana’s transportation system. By adding a second track, we can reduce the number of delays, improve the travel time between northwestern Indiana and Chicago, and offer more trips. Proposed improvements include: » Constructing a second track from Gary to Michigan City, generally parallel to the existing track; » !"#$%&'"'()*+)%+[&'+*)-).%(*/+-(0 » Removal of embedded street-running track in Michigan City. The South Shore Line’s current planning efforts, coupled with station area planning underway at Miller and Michigan City, are the building blocks to develop a long term, sustainable solution for competitive, reliable passenger rail service in northwest Indiana. October 2016 PROJECT NEED

The South Shore Line (SSL) is a vital transportation link between northwestern Indiana and Chicago. The purpose of the Double Track NWI Project is to improve local and express service , accommodate more passengers, reduce passenger travel times, and improve system mobility, reliability, and safety.

Improvements to Local and Express Service Currently, there are several areas of the SSL where the single track causes delay. Causes of train delays include: » 1.".)'0+#-**.(2+%##%$)3(.).'*+4%$+#-**'(2'$+)$-4[5+-(0+4$'.26)+)$-4[5 • 20 westbound SSL trains • 21 eastbound SSL trains • 14 to 18 Chicago South Shore & South Bend freight trains daily » Enroute track or equipment failure » Planned and emergency maintenance » Slow boarding times from low-level platforms » Restrictive signal delays October 2016 PROJECT NEED The South Shore Line (SSL) is a vital transportation link between northwestern Indiana and Chicago. The purpose of the Double Track NWI Project is to improve local and express service, accommodate more passengers , reduce passenger travel times, and improve system mobility, reliability, and safety.

Accommodate More Passengers » Rush hour trains currently have more riders than available seats. » Forecasts and ridership modeling predict a 28% gain in ridership by 2033, even if no improvements are made to the SSL. October 2016 PROJECT NEED The South Shore Line (SSL) is a vital transportation link between northwestern Indiana and Chicago. The purpose of the Double Track NWI Project is to improve local and express service, accommodate more passengers, reduce passenger travel times , and improve system mobility, reliability, and safety.

Reduce Travel Time Travel time between Michigan City and Chicago on the SSL is longer than a trip by car. Travel times on the train are impacted by: » Extended waiting times for passing trains, and even more delay if they are behind schedule » Boarding from low-level platforms at some stations » Freight operations that can block the single track » Planned or emergency maintenance of the track » Limited areas where trains can pass

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1 hour 1 hour 25 minutes 5 minutes October 2016 PROJECT NEED The South Shore Line (SSL) is a vital transportation link between northwestern Indiana and Chicago. The purpose of the Double Track NWI Project is to improve local and express service, accommodate more passengers, reduce passenger travel times, and improve system mobility, reliability, and safety .

Improve Safety In Michigan City, safety concerns include: » Unprotected at-grade crossings » Street-running track that shares travel space with pedestrians, cyclists, and cars » Passengers boarding at 11 th Street in the middle of the street, without a platform October 2016 PROJECT OUTCOMES

Constructing this project will result in:

DECREASED INCREASED Travel Time Service

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MORE COMPETITIVE INCREASED Travel Options Economic Benefits October 2016 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

The South Shore Line is developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. Part of the EA process is evaluating options that best meet the project Purpose and Need, but also minimize impacts to the community and natural resources. The South Shore Line is gathering data to determine if there will be impacts to the following: » Historic Structures and Districts » Parks, Trails, and Recreation Areas, including Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park » Wetlands and Streams » Social and Economic Environment » Threatened and Endangered Species » 7$'.26)+8$-4[5 » Special Waste Sites » Property Ownership To see details about existing environmental resources near the project area, locate the area of interest on the Map Index and refer to the corresponding page in one of the Map Books provided. October 2016 BUILD ALTERNATIVE For the majority of the corridor, the Build Alternative will consist of adding a second track to the north

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Portage/ Dune Park Beverly Shores Ogden Dunes Improvements include: Improvements include: Improvements include: » A second boarding platform » Two ADA-accessible (using » Re-aligning Calumet Trail portable lift) low-level » Two new high-level under SR 49 Bridge platforms platforms » » Additional parking No impact to historic station » Additional parking building October 2016 PROCESS AND SCHEDULE

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Organization(s) Date/Time Est. # attendees Type Rotary Crown Point 2/8/2015 40 Community Unity Foundation 8/22/2016 1 Community NIPSCO / NICTD Coordination Meeting 8/25/2016 Utilities National Park Service 9/7/2016 Agency US Army Corps of Engineers 9/8/2016 Agency Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 9/12/2016 Agency Field visit with USACE and USFWS 9/16/2016 Agency Michigan City drainage 9/19/2016 Agency NIRPC 9/19/2016 Agency City of Gary / Milwaukee meeting 9/20/2016 Agency City of Gary TOD meeting 9/20/2016 Agency Michigan City Police 9/20/2016 Agency NICTD Board 9/23/2016 Agency/Elected NIPSCO / NICTD Coordination Meeting 9/28/2016 Utilities City of Gary 9/29/2016 Agency/Elected Double Track NWI Public Workshop #1: Lake Co (Miller) 10/4/2016 100 Public Double Track NWI Public Workshop #2: Porter Co 10/5/2016 50 Public Double Track NWI Public Workshop #3: LaPorte Co 10/6/2016 150 Public Michigan City North End Advocacy Team (MCNEAT) 10/12/2016 10 Community NIRPC 10/14/2016 Agency Franciscan Hospital 10/17/2016 1 Community Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park 10/17/2016 Agency Rotary Club ‐ Portage 10/18/2016 15 Community Michigan City NOW 10/20/2016 150 Agency/Elected NIRPC 10/20/2016 Agency Glen Ryan (Gary) Community Group 10/22/2016 20 Community Michigan City Council Workshop 10/25/2016 Public Marquette High School 10/31/2016 Community Green Drinks Gary 11/1/2016 10 Community Michigan City ‐ City Council Meeting 11/1/2016 Agency/Elected NIRPC ‐ Technical Policy Committee 11/1/2016 Agency FTA Workshop ‐ HDR and NICTD 11/2/2016 40 Agency Rotary Club ‐ Michigan City 11/3/2016 Community Lakefront Career Network 11/9/2016 50 Community South Shore Clean Cities 11/10/2016 1 Community INDOT, various railroads, MPO 11/15/2016 10 Agency Elston Grove Community Group 11/16/2016 10 Community NICTD Board 11/19/2016 30 Agency CTA 11/21/2016 15 Agency INDOT/City of Gary/Structurepoint 11/29/2016 15 Agency National Parks Conservation Association 11/30/2016 1 Community NIRPC ‐ Environmental Management & Policy Committee 12/1/2016 20 Agency St. Joseph County Economic Development Commission 12/2/2016 50 Agency/Elected Miller Planning Group 12/3/2016 15 Community City of Portage 12/12/2016 7 Agency Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) 12/14/2016 25 Agency Mayor Buttigieg (South Bend) 1/4/2017 2 Agency/Elected Century 21 Realtors 1/11/2017 20 Community Governor Holcomb, Various Indiana Senators and Representatives 1/11/2017 Agency/Elected Miller Beach Arts & Creative District and South Shore Leadership Center leaders meeting 1/25/2017 3 Community Michigan City ‐ Redevelopment Commission 2/2/2017 7 Community Environmental Agencies 2/7/2017 19 Agency INDOT / NICTD Meeting 2/28/2017 Agency Christ Baptist Church 3/2/2017 15 Community Michigan City Mainstreet Association 3/8/2017 15 Community Meetings and Presentations September 18, 2017

Organization(s) Date/Time Est. # attendees Type League of Women Voters (MI City) 3/14/2017 30 Community LaPorte County Realtors 3/15/2017 50 Community NIRPC TIP Public Hearing 3/21/2017 2 Public NIRPC TIP Public Hearing 3/22/2017 4 Public NIRPC TIP Public Hearing 3/22/2017 2 Public St. Mary's Church 3/26/2017 42 Community NIRPC TIP Public Hearing 3/28/2017 2 Public NIRPC TIP Public Hearing 3/29/2017 6 Public Valparaiso Rotary Club 4/3/2017 120 Community Chesterton Rotary Meeting 4/11/2017 40 Community Porter County / NIPSCO / NICTD Meeting 4/12/2017 7 Utilities City of Gary ‐ Aetna neighborhood meeting 4/15/2017 15 Community Town of Porter / NICTD Coordination Meeting 4/17/2017 6 Agency NPS / NICTD Coordination Meeting 4/27/2017 9 Agency Partners for Clean Air 4/28/2017 Community Indiana Department of Corrections 5/4/2017 4 Community NPS / IDEM / USACE / NICTD Coordination Meeting 5/8/2017 Agency Consulting Parties Bus Tour 5/11/2017 Agency National Park Service/INDU 5/16/2017 10 Agency Consulting Parties Conference Call 6/8/2017 10 Agency Michigan City Conference on the Environment 6/9/2017 200 Community Real Estate Meeting ‐ Michigan City 6/28/2017 50 Community Dark Skies Meeting 7/13/2017 2 Community Save the Dunes and Other Environmental Groups Meeting 7/20/2017 11 Community PARC Meeting 8/28/2017 75 Community ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Public Comments and Responses Public Comments Double Track NWI September 18, 2017

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Email 9/13/2016 12:00:00 AM Mailing List Request Hi Nicole, We have added you to the email notifications list and will verify you are on the West Lake Corridor List. My CDOT colleague, Sean Wiedel, forwarded this announcement to me. CDOT agrees that this is an important project for the region but we do not intend to participate in these upcoming workshops as the operational and physical impacts of this project appear to be essentially all in Indiana. However, we do wish to continue staying informed on what’s happening along the commuter railroads that serve Chicago and participate in planning and development activities as appropriate. Could you please add me to the email notifications list for this project? Also, I believe I’m already on NICTD’s West Lake Corridor project notification lists, although I haven’t received any notifications regarding that project for many months.

Thank you, and let me know if there are any matters with which CDOT may be of assistance.

Best regards,

-Jeff

Email 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM Funding, Making my comments now instead of waiting till Oct 4th: Thank you for your comments. We spoke via phone in September, and we Construction, Public clarified that most of your concerns relate to the West Lake Corridor project Process , SSL Questions: spanning from Dyer to Hammond rather than the Double Track NWI project. We Service will soon have a series of 3 public hearings for the West Lake Project (likely in 1. Cost: Why would you tear down the train station at Hohman and Goslin, just to build a new one early 2017) where you will have the opportunity to comment on the record. One across the street, it is "rumored" that you plan on doing this. That is clearly a waste of Federal will be held in Dyer, one in Munster, and one in Hammond. We will soon be money. Why not use the EXISTING STATION. It makes no sense at all. publishing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on our website and in the Federal Register. The website link is: www.nictdwestlake.com. Parking fees 2. Paking: Does NICTD intend to charge for parking? How much per day. Will monthly parking be have not yet been determined (if any). A fare hike of 2.5% will occur in July 2017 separated from daily parking? with revenues restricted to supporting only existing infrastructure. Thank you for your comments and we look forward to hearing from you on the West Lake 3. Fares: Does NICTD plan another fare hike in January? If so, WHY? I am already paying too Corridor project. much to travel to the City. Does Chicago pay us to come into Indiana? If so, what percentage is given back towards track fees/service. If we have to pay to use their track, they should pay to use ours, period.

4. Time: How long will this project actually take? When do you plan to start? Will service be delayed/disrupted?

5. Public Workshops: Why are there only 3? There should be one in EVERY location along the South Shore Line and very accessible to the train, after all, isn't this why we are here? just saying.

I would like the answers before the meetings as you should have a plan and those plans should be ON your website so people are WELL INFORMED. Communication is KEY to the SUCCESS of this project. Do not waste dollars just so you can get more dollars. Be wise in houw the money will be spent and be TRANSPARENT. In fact a COMPLETE list of costs should be ON THE WEBSITE.

Thanks,

Robin Goldman

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4. Time: How long will this project actually take? When do you plan to start? Will service be delayed/disrupted?

5. Public Workshops: Why are there only 3? There should be one in EVERY location along the South Shore Line and very accessible to the train, after all, isn't this why we are here? just saying.

Thanks,

Robin Goldman

Comment Form 10/4/2016 12:00:00 AM Information Request I would like to see renderings of the Miller station platforms and rerouting of Route 12. The maps Thank you for your support. Please call Nicole Barker at 219.926.5744 x 313 if are a bit confusing to read. you would like to meet to review maps. We are very excited about the double-track project and support it completely! Comment Form 10/4/2016 12:00:00 AM Access, Stations, 1. Consider the inclusion of pedestrian overpasses as GPTC bus lets off on 7th Ave. Pedestrian overpasses are not possible due to the need for ramps, Safety 2. Incorporate universal design so that station is fully accessible for our community members with escalators/elevators, etc. The Miller station will have high-level boarding disabilities/elderly. platforms that will provide ADA access. We are working with the City of Gary to 3. Keep station and boarding as close to Lake Street as possible to promote/connect to our design the station and boarding area as close to Lake Street as possible. business district and National Lakeshore Education Center.

Comment Form 10/4/2016 12:00:00 AM Stations, Will the miller tracks/station platform be ADA accessible? Thank you for your comments. All stations will be ADA-accessible. Information Request The video needs to be captioned for those who have physical challenges and accommodations for the blind. Comment Form 10/4/2016 12:00:00 AM Stations Please, please, please provide caption to the video. Stations need to be ADA accessible. Signage. Thank you for your comments. All stations will be ADA-accessible. Audio Visual description needed.

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10/5/2016 12:00:00 AM Stations, Funding Can money be saved on station construction by building a central platform serving both inbound Thank you for your comments. The South Shore Line uses dual platforms where and outbound trains? feasible because they are the safest option. Two platforms reduce the risk of people walking in front of trains when embarking or alighting. There are areas on Hegewisch & Hammond stations are example of the poor platform design. Gary is better example the line - in East Chicago for example - where a center platform was used due of shared platform (though it is not elevated to proper height). to it being an elevated platform at a different grade than ground-level (passengers exit/enter through a building/stairs eliminating the need to cross in Also, I see platforms that appear to be nearly one-foot thick concrete panels - why the need for such front of the train). The second platform also provides flexibility and uninterrupted thickness? Seems like they could be designed thinner and save on construction material in the service should the other platform be temporarily out of service. The thickness of process. They look like they're designed to hold automobile traffic. the platform relates to the span; if a thinner concrete is used it requires more framing beneath to support it. Thicker concrete costs less than adding substructure. Thank you once again for your input.

Comment Form 10/5/2016 12:00:00 AM Cumulative Impacts Continue to support this great project. Concern about subsequent development pressures and their No response necessary - comment from NPS, coordination underway. cumulative impacts. Comment Form 10/6/2016 12:00:00 AM Information Request Nicole Barker should contact the La Porte County Board of Realtors or Larry Middleton at Century No response required. Contact made. 21 Middleton (219-874-2121) to schedule. Appreciated the presentation. Look forward to more!

Comment Form 10/6/2016 12:00:00 AM Great idea - start now! Bullet train next! Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the project continues to develop.

Web 10/6/2016 12:00:00 AM I am very excited to be part of this campaign in some way! Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the project continues to develop.

Email 10/7/2016 12:00:00 AM Property I have been trying to get information on my properrty at 1012 Spring Street Michigan City. I was told As with most projects of this magnitude, there will be multiple property Acquisitions, Noise, over 3 years ago now that our house will be included in the new South Shore property buy out. We acquisitions involving homeowners, renters, and businesses, primarily in Gary Historic Properties have owned our house for 39 years and my husband is getting ready to retire. We were told if we and Michigan City. and Districts put our house up for sale we must disclose that this properrty will be part of the South Shore The federal government has policies in place that grantees like NICTD must purchase, making it impossible to sell. We have been waiting and waiting for this info so we know follow when they undertake a project using federal money. when we can retire and move. Now , my son went to the meeting last night at city hall, I am in NICTD is working with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to implement Pennsylvania taking care of my mom and my husband was at work, he found out that our house will the policies under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property not be part of this project after all. What ???? How can you leave one house standing on this block Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. These policies outline the responsibilities of like a sore thumb? Out of all the neighbors we were the only ones that are ready to sell and move! agencies and the rights of property owners when NICTD purchases property It is bad enough living with one set of train tracks, now 2 sets , twice the trains and vibrating the with federal money. house , no one will ever buy it with all the noise, traffic and limitations put on us from the Elston A brochure outlining the federal process is attached and can also be found on Groove Historical Society! My son was told our property value will increase 30 -40 %, I don't our website at www.doubletrack-nwi.com/docs. believe this for a second!! ! What do you expect a HOME OWNER to do? The maps that NICTD made available at our October 2016 public workshops (now available on our website at www.doubletrack-nwi.com/docs) are preliminary. The project is in the early stages of Project Development, roughly equivalent to a 10% design level. NICTD must continue the required analyses under the National Environmental Policies Act (NEPA) and complete a higher level of engineering before a final map of necessary acquisitions can be developed. It is possible that some properties on the current maps may not be part of the final design, and some properties not currently on the map may be added. It is anticipated that NICTD would begin contacting property owners in early 2018 after the federal government has approved our plan for acquisition and outreach. NICTD is not authorized to contact property owners until the project has been environmentally cleared and federal approval to contact property owners is secured. Thank you once again for your comment and we will be in touch to discuss your property in the future.

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Email 10/7/2016 12:00:00 AM Property Just wondering if our store at 11th and Franklin in Michigan City will be a commercial property to be Hi Leo – Acquisitions acquired in the process. John reached out to me to respond to you. I hope all is well.

We’re early in the planning and design process, but your property in the northwest quadrant of Franklin and 11th St. may need to be acquired in order to accommodate the second track. You can view the preliminary map of the project on www.doubletrack-nwi.com. I’m also attaching the real estate brochure that summarizes how this will work. The website also has a link to information on property acquisition and relocation regulations that we must follow.

We will be contacting property owners in early 2018 once the design and engineering are at a more advanced stage and the federal government has approved our acquisition and relocation plan.

The property impacts may be somewhat different than we presented back in 2013. In any large-scale project of this nature, it’s not uncommon for impacts to shift as we refine the engineering.

I am happy to talk to you about this as well – it’d be great to catch up and hear how you are doing. My number is 219-926-5744 x 313.

Best, Nicole

Email 10/7/2016 12:00:00 AM Great idea. Love that train. Love the new silent car. Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the project continues to develop.

Web 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM Could a South Shore Train double track administrator send me a map of the houses to be No response required. demolished in Michigan City? Web 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM I just found the documents on the website. Please disregard my previous email. Please let us know if you have any questions. Web 10/11/2016 12:00:00 AM I live in porter county. I have no interest in this happening. None. I have no desire for more train Thank you for your comment. traffic here. I do not want more Chicago people taking the train here. I do not want to have easy train access to Chicago. I really hope this doesn't happen. Email 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM Economic South Bend missed the boat in this but it is a no brainer. The Southshore is a hidden gem and the Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the Development/TOD, economic opportunities are endless. I utilize this rail but would definitely choose this option more project continues to develop. Economic often. More importantly I want to work in Chicago while living in Indiana. This would make that Development/Emplo possible. yment Email 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM Stations, SSL Friends - the best service the South Shore can do to the riders on the east end of the line is to put Thank you for your comments. The limits of this project are from Virginia Street Service the train station back in the middle of South Bend. The airport is not the center of town, nor is it the in Gary to Michigan Boulevard in Michigan City. A 2015 NICTD study concluded initial starting point for most travelers to Chicago. It is absurd to spend more money in taxi or that rerouting the South Shore Line to the west side of the airport terminal is the parking fees than for a ticket on the South Shore. If the station were in downtown South Bend it most cost-effective solution for improving service from South Bend as would be an easy trip to Chicago as it was in days past. Serve South Bend just as you serve compared with serving downtown South Bend via a north-south route and union Michigan City, and make access to the train much simpler for all of us in Michiana. station. We encourage you to discuss the need for additional buses and connectors to the South Shore Line with the City of South Bend. Thank you once again for your input.

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Email 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM SSL Service, We live in South Bend and have taken the South Shore to and from Millenium Station on a nearly Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the Schedule weekly basis for the last 13 years -- I would love to see the ride time reduced by 30 minutes with the project continues to develop. construction of a second track where there is currently only one and the modifications in Michigan City. This is an excellent investment for business, tourism and convenience. It would be faster to train than drive to Chicago which I am confident would significantly increase leisure ridership from south bend. Now if we can just get the occasional obnoxious passengers to shut off their music and quiet their voices it will be a reliably enjoyable and efficient trip every time :)

Thank you, Liz Zapf 1146 E South St South Bend, IN 46615

Web 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM The double track is a good idea. By reducing transit time, you will be giving motorists even more Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the incentive to switch from high polluting and accident prone automobiles, to relatively clean and safe project continues to develop. mass transit. You will also be increasing passenger capacity without huge additional land acquisitions. I also like the fact that you will be increasing speeds in Michigan City while keeping the station conveniently located near the city center. Web 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM I am a resident of Michigan City as well as a frequent train user, and I have been considering your "Thank you for your comments. We understand the concern about increased plan with much interest. I am very excited about the possibility of a shorter trip to Chicago, but after freight traffic. While a second track offers more flexibility in terms of looking at the plan I am not sure it is the best one to benefit our city. accommodating additional freight trains, there isn't any indication currently that there will be increased freight traffic. In fact, if the freight line (Chicago South If you want to route more freight traffic through the city using this plan, the impacts of that should be Shore & South Bend Railroad) wanted to expand freight service today, there is fully discussed in news articles and public forums. People may feel differently about your plan nothing at this time limiting them from doing so. They operate under the knowing that it could bring several freight trains per day outside their front doors. interstate commerce provisions of the US Constitution and NICTD cannot impede their movement through the system. We also have a long-term Also, you are not double tracking the entire way through Michigan City, so I’m not sure why you feel agreement with the freight railroad to operate our line that stipulates we cannot the need to install double tracks part of the way through the city. There will still only be a single track impede their service. There will, however, be additional passenger train traffic. from Carroll Ave to just past Michigan Blvd. The number of minutes saved by double tracking We disagree that the second set of tracks is not necessary. The project limits partially through our city would be minuscule. And if you do not need to have double tracks through for this phase are from Virginia Street in Gary to Michigan Boulevard in our city, then I question why you need to severely impede vehicle traffic in the middle of our city by Michigan City. These project limits were set to encompass the areas with the cutting down a major road to one way. Our city planners have removed many of our one way greatest number of bottlenecks and safety issues and opportunities for station streets to improve traffic flow and have repeatedly said they are bad for businesses, so I'm not quite improvements as studied in the 2013 Rail Realignment Study. The east project sure how this plan became the preferred one. terminus allows for station improvements, with improvements further east to be studied and developed in future projects. Double tracking this segment will help I understand your need to separate the track from traffic but I'm sure if double tracks were not with scheduling and allow the South Shore Line to increase frequency to and necessary that the project could be completed in such a way as to still allow two-way traffic on 11th from Michigan City. Without the double track here, trains would stage within Street. If it can't, why not take over 11th Street completely and our city can convert 8th Street to a Michigan City limits to avoid a bottleneck at Sheridan Avenue and more trains major east/west road? At least then an active transportation path could be placed on the south side would not be feasible. of the tracks running along the track corridor to link up with other bike lanes in the city. Perhaps eventually a connection could be made to the Calumet Trail. The Double Track NWI is a regional project that will benefit a large area. As the designs progress, we are evaluating potential impacts to parking, traffic, and I understand why you want to install a nicer station near our Uptown Arts District with more parking, neighborhoods while meeting the goals of the project. We will be looking in- as well, but the 11th Street station does not need to be a major station creating major disruption for depth at traffic and opportunities for parking, in line with community plans for our midtown neighborhoods. Creating an enclosed station and adding some parking and handicap Michigan City. Lastly, there is insufficient room to accommodate two-way traffic access to a single-track train should be fairly straightforward (and less expensive than your current on 11th and the railroad's second track. Michigan City leadership understands plan). the need for the one-way eastbound roadway on 11th. City leaders also expressed a strong desire to draw development downtown via the new 11th I don’t want Michigan City’s midtown neighborhoods to become collateral damage just to save a few Street station; this is also in line with the plan from the 2013 Michigan City minutes on a train trip. Please make sure that any changes that are made are in everyone’s best Realignment Study. Thank you for your input"

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Web 10/14/2016 12:00:00 AM My name is Brandon Vezmar. I am a victim of a crime at a South Shore Line train station, and I am Chief Byrd met with this person and no response is required. the Director of South Shore Security Now (www.southshoresecuritynow.com), an advocacy group advocating for public safety on NICTD property. Currently passengers, and those who pick up and drop off passengers, are at risk of becoming victims of opportunistic crime while on NICTD property partly due your lack of emphasis on security at these facilities.

Although I have made contact and have had several productive conversations with Transit Police Chief Bob Byrd on this issue I have not received a response to numerous attempts at contact from anyone at NCITD proper. I encourage you to consider the safety needs of your customers at the stations you currently maintain and to take concrete steps to guarantee 24-hour security at these facilities before embarking on such significant steps to expand your holdings. At minimum I encourage you to engage both areas of expansion simultaneously.

If you would like to know more about my concerns or discuss them with me you may contact me at [email protected].

Best,

Brandon Vezmar

Web 10/16/2016 12:00:00 AM Excellent idea and it's about time. This is sorely needed for our area. It's almost cheaper to fly to Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the Chicago from south bend than it is to drive to Chicago. Between gasoline prices, tolls and the high project continues to develop. cost of parking in Chicago it would be fantastic if the South Shore provided a better alternative with much fewer stops. Web 10/16/2016 12:00:00 AM I am a faculty member and department chair at Notre Dame. We have faculty that commute Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the regularly between SB and Chicago to teach at our Michigan Ave campus or because of dual-career project continues to develop. issues. The total South Shore travel time is the major impediment to greater use by faculty, and many choose to drive instead. This raises safety concerns, and increases costs, both direct (fuel, parking, etc.) and environmental. The proposed improvement would initiate a positive cycle of increased ridership, which would justify increased service levels, which would again increase ridership, all while increasing safety and helping the environment. WiFi on the trains would help as well by enabling increased productivity during the trips. Please understand that while I personally believe Notre Dame (as well as the entire South Bend community) would benefit greatly from the proposed improvements, I am not in a position to know or present the official position of the university. Web 10/16/2016 12:00:00 AM How close will the train's body be from the front door of the houses on 11th st The roadway and track layouts on 11th Street are continuing to be reviewed and revised in coordination with Michigan City. The preliminary plan is to install the tracks on the north side of the street and maintain one-way traffic. We will be able to provide a more accurate response to your inquiry in 2018 during the project's Engineering phase. Thank you for your comment.

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Email 10/17/2016 12:00:00 AM Aesthetics/Visual Greetings, and thank you for providing this platform for public comment. We have been working with Michigan City staff and leadership on your concerns Resources, ranging from aesthetics to buffer/screening and greenway. Michigan City staff Stations, Historic I have been in the architecture and design industry since receiving my BS in Architectural Studies in and leadership also envision a transit-oriented development (TOD) opportunity Properties and 1979. My own design practice has been thriving now for 25 years, I have lived in MC for 13 years, near the new 11th Street Station. We encourage you to discuss this further with Districts, Land Use and I currently serve on the Plan Commission and BZA for Michigan City. Craig Phillips, City Planner and to ensure you are engaged as they develop Plans and Policies those plans further. Here are my thoughts on the double track project as it affects Michigan City:

• I'm all for this project and would like to get it completed as quickly as possible (knowing that it is years away). I'm all for increasing speed and decreasing travel time to Chicago. What a huge benefit this will be for our city economically.

• There's no doubt the engineers will design a functionally efficient double track system as you propose. But….

• My biggest concern is the aesthetics of the project within the city limits. We all know that raised track beds and catenary wires can be ugly. The new structures that support the overhead wires need to be a clean modern design.

• Within the Michigan City limits it would be a great benefit to buffer/screen/soften the tracks/trains/wires/fences with a lush landscaped greenway on both sides. This greenway could actually make property adjacent to the tracks more desirable and valuable and help alleviate the stigma of living 'near the tracks.' As you plan for this project I hope enough land is acquired to create this green buffer zone on both sides of the tracks. This greenway might also include bicycle and walking paths that integrate with a larger city wide network of bike/walk-friendly rights of way.

• We need to think bigger about the new station on 11th Street. This building will be the welcome and farewell mat for resident commuters and for people coming to visit our city. It needs to be impressive piece of architectural design. I agree with keeping the historic façade of the old station and incorporating it into a new building. The entire block bounded by Franklin, Pine, 10th and 11th should be developed into a mixed use complex scaled at street level to the neighborhood: The South Shore station, local bus transport hub, retail shops at ground level, parking above that (to Web 10/17/2016 12:00:00 AM Our company (Oliver Wyman) has been a supplier to NICTD: and I am a friend of Andrew Fox, Thank you for your comments. NICTD is focused now on the double tracking former President of the South Shore Line freight railroad. I think this is a great project. This project project. Issues with Amtrak or a High-speed Rail Corridor are outside the scope needs, in my opinion, to be part of a grander scope. The South Shore line should be directly this project. connected to the Amtrak Michigan services by building a connection from the CSX Michigan line to the Amtrak line near New Buffalo, MI. And then building a connection from the CSX line to the South Shore line just east of the CSS shops in Michigan City. This would facilitate a single joint Amtrak/South Shore depot in Michigan City and integrate the South Shore Services to the Amtrak intercity network. Further the South Shore route could provide a starting point for electrifying the Amtrak Michigan service and making the NICTD South Shore line part of a high speed rail corridor connecting Chicago with Ann Arbor and Detroit (and maybe eventually through the Detroit tunnel and all the way to Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City). The Amtrak route could be abandoned from New Buffalo, MI to Porter, IN. The congestion that happened in 2014 between Porter, IN and Chicago on the NS line would be eliminated or at least mitigated in the future. And the trackage rights fees paid by the 10 daily Amtrak trains could provide a supplemental source of income to the South Shore for track maintenance. The key risk is that the catenary on the South Shore route might not be able to clear the Amtrak 'SuperLiner' type of cars Amtrak uses on the Michigan service that have been ordered from but not yet delivered by Nippon Sharyo.

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Mail 10/19/2016 12:00:00 AM Economic The Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce and their Board of Directors supports the Double Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the Development/TOD, Track NWI Project and the future of transit in the region. The Chamber respectfully asks that the project continues to develop. Economic Council vote to approve the Operating Agreement so that the Michigan City segment of the project Development/Emplo may proceed to the next step. yment, Safety, SSL Service The Double Track NWI Project will connect Michigan City to Chicago in a way that has never been done in the past. Shortening the commute time will allow for all Chicago occupations to be more readily available to Michigan City residents. The result that will occur because of this new connection will be improved quality of life for our residents, economic stability for families and businesses , and business/recreational development for this area.

The potential outcome also important to the Chamber and our members are enhanced commuter safety at point of travel for passengers, cars and the trains. The proposed improvements will better connect the region by providing faster, more frequent and reliable train service.

The infrastructure of reliable commuter rail service that already exists in the area is the envy of counties throughout the state. Let's take this transportation link to the next level. Please vote for in favor of the Operating Agreement.

Thank you for your consideration,

Web 10/21/2016 12:00:00 AM I am all for this. This will also free up the raids to and from chicago. Michigan city is a great place to Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the live. project continues to develop.

Comment Form 10/22/2016 12:00:00 AM Access, Safety, I am not opposed to the fact of increasing arrival time of trains going to Chicago; South Bend; from Thank you for your comments. The Double Track NWI is a regional project that Transportation TRN Michigan City. I am not opposed to you having double tracks to help in emergencies. What I am will benefit a large area. As the designs progress, we are evaluating potential opposed to is: impacts to parking, traffic, and neighborhoods while meeting the goals of the The closing of streets between (and including) Kentucky to Franklin Street. Elston Street should project. We will be looking in-depth at traffic and opportunities for parking, in line remain open because the Fire Dept. goes in the garage after a fire call. Buffalo Street should with community plans for Michigan City. The project team will coordinate with a remain open because of St. Mary Church. Parking needed for services. I feel, (as mentioned number of agencies and users to ensure services such as bus service, above) the rest of the streets – Kentucky, Tennessee, Manhattan as well as Elston, Buffalo should garbage, mail, and emergency services are not impeded. Please stay tuned for remain open. I have lived on Tennessee Street since 1959 and the accidents with cars and the train additional information as the project continues to develop. were between Tennessee St. and its alley because of the present turn. Drivers thought they could beat the train, as a result, an accident occurred. I do not remember of any drivers seriously injured – their car was damaged. Emergency vehicles and police response times would decrease if these streets are closed. I do not want to be living on a street that separates me and the south (access) part of Michigan City. I feel parking in front of my house and turning around to go north because I cannot go south is an inconvenience. Fire trucks will not be able to turn around on Tennessee Street (for example) during a call. I live on the west side of the street. How will plows come through during snowstorms/snowfalls? How will the recycle trucks pick up the recycled items and empty the totes? You can leave the streets open for access. Remember, and I suggest, your faster speed of the train can be between stops. Coming into and through Michigan City the train cannot go 40+ mph because of safety!!! What about our garbage, city bus, school bus service? I travelled express trains in Poland and their speed was between train station stops; in the city the trains travelled slower due to safety!! -Margaret Picur, 1009 Tennessee Street, Michigan City, IN 46360-4072

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Email 10/22/2016 12:00:00 AM I live at 316 W 11th St Michigan City, Indiana Thank you for your comments. The existing bump out parking will be replaced in If and when this complete project goes through You need to be aware that my property will be land kind. locked if the parking is removed in front of my home. Therefore, I am assuming that since I will have NO LEGAL PARKING near my home that you are adding it to your acquisitions list.

Thank you Carolyn Pryor 316 W 11th St MIchigan City In

Web 10/23/2016 12:00:00 AM The cul'de sac's along the Michigan City 11th street corridor may cause an unacceptable amount of Thank you for your comments. The Double Track NWI is a regional project that traffic on 10th street without major re-routing of traffic. A traffic study needs to be done and plans will benefit a large area. As the designs progress, we are evaluating potential need to be in place before these north-south routes are closed, or 10th street may become a impacts to parking, traffic, and neighborhoods while meeting the goals of the dangerous through-way. This is a residential neighborhood with many children so safety is indeed project. We will be looking in-depth at traffic and opportunities for parking, in line an issue. Making 10th street one-way eastbound from Franklin or Pine to Lafayette would be one with community plans for Michigan City. Please stay tuned for additional solution. Currently there already is a lot of traffic through this neighborhood from Michigan Blvd to information as the project continues to develop. Franklin and points west. I certainly hope, as a homeowner and concerned citizen, that this issue is being studied Web 10/24/2016 12:00:00 AM The game changer of the 21st Century for Northwest Indiana! Thank you for your support.

Web 10/24/2016 12:00:00 AM Michael Noland Thank you for your comments. NICTD values the Indiana Dunes National Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Lakeshore and the project team is coordinating with federal land managers 33 East U.S. Highway 12 about any potential impacts. The team seeks to not only identify where any Chesterton, IN 46304 impacts could be avoided or minimized, but also where mitigation strategies can provide a benefit to the area in terms of wetlands or wildlife. We look forward to future coordination with you to discuss opportunities as the project develops. October 24, 2016

Dear Mr. Noland,

Thank you for the opportunity to provide initial comments on the “Double Track NWI: Connectivity for Accelerated Growth” project. The following comments are submitted on behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).

Since 1919, NPCA has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing our National Park System for future generations working together with our more than one million members and supporters nationwide, including our 21,000 in Indiana. NPCA has a longstanding interest in preserving our national parks and their resources while promoting sustainable growth, and we are particularly interested in the “Double Track NWI: Connectivity for Accelerated Growth” that calls for expanded rail service in Northwest Indiana in and adjacent to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

At this early stage in the planning process it is critical for NICTD to meet with federal land managers in order to fully understand the proposed impacts to land, water, and wildlife, as well as people, and we understand that this is already underway.

As you know, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore with its beaches and natural areas is a treasure for all Americans. It is also an economic asset and tourism driver for the region drawing nearly 2 million visitors each year. This project will undoubtedly enhance visitation to the national park and be a catalyst for new development throughout Northwest Indiana. NPCA has been a strong partner in supporting the preservation and visitation of Indiana Dunes and all our national parks. In that

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Web 10/24/2016 12:00:00 AM I am concerned over the closing of US12 in Miller. The businesses along 12/20 will now only be Thank you for your comments. The rerouting of US 12 to merge with US 20 accessible from US20. There are 2 healthcare facilities on this stretch, and the residents and further east will be studied by INDOT through their project development families regularly cross 20 to the Grocery store and pharmacy. The increased traffic will make this process. Part of this process includes traffic studies and consideration of safety section of 20 dangerous. measures for motorists and pedestrians. The vacated right-of-way will provide Disturbing wetlands and re-routing the Calumet Trail will cause irreparable environmental damage. storage for more commuter trains and present opportunity for increased service These cannot merely be "re-created" as stated in the public meetings. from the Miller Station. There will not be freight train storage in this area and the The extra 'storage rail" in Miller will create more freight train traffic. Miller residents are frequently project is not anticipated to create more freight traffic. Please check back for blocked in by rail already. more information as both the roadway project and Double Track project develop. The project team seeks to avoid impacts to wetlands; however, there will be some areas where avoidance is not possible. The team will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service to identify opportunities to enhance wetlands and provide compensatory habitat.

Web 10/24/2016 12:00:00 AM How are you planning on compensating thise along the tracks? How will this effect my home? 26 Thanks you for your comments. The Westlake project is a separate project from trains per day is loud. How will noise be addressed? You claim property values will rise. My the Double Track project; however, your comments will be forwarded to the property values will go Down! Because I will now have a parking lot as my neighbor and a train in Westlake Team. my back yard. I am not exaggerating. I live on the one tracks. This is NOT ok! Web 10/25/2016 12:00:00 AM Is there a way that tracks or streets can be grade seperated in such a way that traffic getting out of Thank you for your comments. It is ideal to have all crossings grade separated; Miller can avoid trains. A train derailed a couple months ago and blocked all access in and out of however, in the Miller area, it is not planned because of right-of-way required to the Miller area, including access to food, police and ambulances. If Atcheson Drive, the only way in achieve the separation. and out of Miller without crossing RR tracks is blocked during construction, another emergency could result in dire consequences for residents of the Miller area

Web 10/25/2016 12:00:00 AM 1. Rough estimate for 500 parking spaces on a 2-story structure is the equivalent of 3 city blocks. Thank you for your comments. As the designs progress, we are evaluating Which city blocks will be converted to a parking garage? potential impacts to parking, traffic, and neighborhoods while meeting the goals of the project. We will be looking in-depth at traffic and opportunities for parking, 2. What streets will be converted to 30-mph, no stop signs between Michigan Blvd and Ohio to in line with community plans for Michigan City. Specific changes to speed limits relieve the bottleneck created by closing 11th Street to one-way traffic? and traffic control will be identified as recommendations in the traffic study. TOD has been studied and implemented successfully in the many years since 3. CALTRANS concluded several years ago that TOD requires 10,000 residents per square mile to CALTRANS completed their study. Numerous communities have successfully justify the investment. Why is this project different? sparked TOD investments in areas with lower density. City leaders expressed a strong desire to draw development downtown via the new 11th Street station; this is also in line with the plan from the 2013 Michigan City Realignment Study.

Web 10/26/2016 12:00:00 AM As a 25+ year resident of Michigan City I strongly favor efforts to improve commuter service into Thank you for your comments. Chicago. Increased railroad freight traffic, however, coupled with one-way motor vehicle traffic on 11th Street and numerous closings of intersection crossings on 11th Street would cause major problems in the future. Would the South Shore Railroad accept some reasonable restrictions against major freight traffic increases in the future? Web 10/26/2016 12:00:00 AM How are we the community of Michigan City going to be able to get to places like our Court house The Double Track NWI is a regional project that will benefit a large area. As the City Hall and Light House Place this proposal sounds ridiculous to me considering shutting down designs progress, we are evaluating potential impacts to parking, traffic, and our main travel route Franklin St and heart of our City ! neighborhoods while meeting the goals of the project. We will be looking in- depth at traffic and opportunities for parking, in line with community plans for Michigan City. Please stay tuned for additional information as the project develops.

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Email 10/27/2016 12:00:00 AM Property Good afternoon, Hi James – Acquisitions, Information My name is James White and I am the Principal and CEO of Marquette Catholic High School in Thanks so much for contacting us. Yes –we should definitely talk soon to Request, Access, Michigan City, IN. As you know, our school is located on 11th Street along the proposed double minimize misinformation. Let’s set up a date and time where we can come in, Housing and track project. I have had several school parents and parishioners of St. Mary's Parish ask about the meet with you, and bring maps and information so you have everything you Relocation impact of this project on properties. I have also asked the Mayor, but have been diverted to other need. Please let me know what dates/times are best for you and my boss John contacts with little to no results. I have even read the informational brochures, but the literature Parsons and I can come to you. does not address any of these concerns. Please know I have also attended informational events, like the one at Blue Chip last week, but still do not have the answers to our questions. In the interim, the project website shows all the maps of potential property acquisitions, street closures, etc. The website is www.doubletrack-nwi.com and Will there be any impact at all on the property directly north of the tracks in front of the school? Will the Docs page has really detailed Michigan City maps. our faculty and guest parking lot along with the St. Mary's lot still have complete access. Will the Church still have parking on Buffalo Street? Are there any additional concerns we should be notified On a side note, two of my favorite people are graduates of Marquette – Leah about? Where will the East/West traffic flow be redirected to if 11th Street is one way East? Konrady and Joe Kutch.

Because City and NICTD officials have not approached the school or Parish for input or I very much look forward to speaking with you. consideration, there are a lot of rumors churning in the mill and think it would be advantageous for me to be able to share information as it related to the direct impact of the project (if any) on the Nicole Barker school and church.

Please help me address these concerns. I appreciate your time and communication on the issue.

Thank You, jw

-- Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.

James White, M.Ed. Marquette Catholic High School, Principal/CEO Marquette Foreign Exchange Company, President 306 West 10th Street Web 10/28/2016 12:00:00 AM The double tracking is needed. Why was the double tracking of the north end of Michigan City not Thank you for your comments. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation given more consideration? This bisecting of 11th street will divide the city. District (NICTD) and the City of Michigan City’s Rail Realignment Study reviewed three alignments in 2013, including a northern alignment. After a feasibility review, public input, identification of land use plans for the area, and votes by Michigan City's Council, the 11th Street alignment was identified as the preferred option. Further study and plans will be developed that reflect land use plans and consider traffic circulation, safety, and development.

Web 10/28/2016 12:00:00 AM I have no trouble with the double track proposal. I don't think it is advantageous to run two tracks Thank you for your comments. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation down 11th street. I attended the previous meetings and the north end seemed to be more District (NICTD) and the City of Michigan City’s Rail Realignment Study agreeable. Why wasn't this proposal given more thought and planning? reviewed three alignments in 2013, including a northern alignment. After a feasibility review, public input, identification of land use plans for the area, and votes by Michigan City's Council, the 11th Street alignment was identified as the preferred option. Further study and plans will be developed that reflect land use plans and consider traffic circulation, safety, and development.

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Email 10/30/2016 12:00:00 AM Stations, SSL Hi There Thank you for your comment. There is an existing South Shore Line station Service called the Gary/Chicago Airport (also known as Clark Road). The stop is I was at the recent Michigan City casino presentation & have follou-up question for you: currently small, but can be modified when the airport becomes a major thoroughfare. We are in conversations with other regional leaders about how to Will you be able to create a convenient South Shore train stop at the Gary Airport? We have been connect people to the airport using various modes of transportation, including eager to see the Gary Airport be a stop from Chicago to Gary as well as from Michigan City to the our railroad. Gary Airport.

Thanks

Eileen S. Heisler

Phone 10/31/2016 12:00:00 AM Property From: John Parsons The Miller Garden Club would need to be relocated but with the new alignment Acquisitions, Right- Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 4:19 PM and vacation of Hwy 12 there may be even more room for their garden. of-Way To: Bernie Cc: Nicole Barker Subject: Miller Double Track Plans

Bernie:

Great talking with you today. Attached is a drawing of the new proposed layout through Miller. Nicole Barker 219-926-5744 ext 313 and I would be happy to discuss the entire double track project with your gardeners. The project website is www.doubletrack-nwi.com This is a major improvement to the railroad that reduce travel time to 40 minutes from Miller and add 30% more service.

As you can see all of that current property occupied by the railroad could be repurposed.

I will talk to Ken Rivich about putting a trash can on the platform closer to Lake Street.

John

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Email 11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM Economic The Honorable Tim Bietry and City Council Members 100 East Michigan Boulevard Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the Development/Emplo Michigan City, Indiana 46360 project continues to develop. yment, General

Dear Council Member Bietry, et al

I am writing to express my support for the South Shore Line Double Track Project. As you know, Franciscan Health Michigan City is currently in the process of building a $233 million replacement hospital facility to serve Michigan City, La Porte County, and the region. This state of the art healthcare facility is on schedule to open in September 2018. Franciscan Health has provided quality healthcare to the residents of this community for more than 112 years. As a community, we have been very fortunate to have had some of the best physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals within the region providing quality care at our hospital.

To deliver healthcare of this highest caliber requires that we continue to have access to highly skilled, well trained, and experienced professionals. Iexpect that the new hospital will employ over 1,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, and other healthcare professionals. In a highly competitive recruitment environment, often times in areas of medicine whose ranks are in short supply, we make every effort to highlight the incredible qualities that are possessed by our city, county, and region. Iam very confident that GO-minute access to/from Michigan City and Chicago through the proposed South Shore Double Track will be an enormously popular feature to healthcare professionals who are considering our community, as opposed to opportunities elsewhere, to settle and practice.

It is for this reason, as well as the anticipated positive economic benefit that the double track will bring to Michigan City, Iam writing to express my support for the South Shore Line Double Track Project.

Email 11/13/2016 12:00:00 AM Information Request Hi Nicole, Good morning, Rod -

It was a pleasure to meet you at the Michigan City Rotary Club meeting on November 3rd. I learned It was wonderful to meet you as well - I've heard so much about you and your a great deal from your presentation concerning the Double Track project. As I mentioned to you, I community work. It was a treat to finally see you in person. am the McDonald's Restaurant owner/operator in Miller Beach and have had an opportunity to participate in a number of community meetings about the redevelopment activities adjacent to the I'd be happy to meet to discuss the project further. In the short term, I will add Miller South Shore station. I would like to know more about your activities and to introduce you to you to the e-list for the project. I can also add your manager's information if you the president of my company and the area supervisor of our Miller location. I think that it's important can relay that to me. that we stay informed as the program moves to completion. I am unfortunately at a work conference that week in December. Are there other Would you be available on Tuesday, December 6 for a quick meeting? My office is in the Ameriplex dates that work for you? complex in Portage, we could meet at the Miller McDonald's or we'd be happy to come to your office. Thanks much and I look forward to exploring this further.

Looking forward to seeing you, Best, Nicole Rod

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Web 11/28/2016 12:00:00 AM Reprographic Arts Inc would like more details. Our business since 1970 will be demolished so that Good afternoon, Kevin – double track nwi can take place. We are all for the project and very concerned about our future as well as our customers. Thanks so much for connecting with the South Shore Line about the Double Track NWI project. I am glad you reached out to discuss this further. I’d be happy to come to your building with maps to talk further. Can you let me know if there are days of the week or times you’d prefer to meet? If it’s preferable for you to come to our offices at the Dune Park Station that is fine too. Just let me know. I look forward to speaking with you.

Best, Nicole

Web 11/28/2016 12:00:00 AM The double-track project would be enough to tip the balance in favor of moving to Indiana, Thank you for your support. effectively making it as attractive a Chicago suburb as any. Web 12/27/2016 12:00:00 AM I support the proposed Double-Track for Northwest Indiana as presented by NICTD. I support the Thank you for your support. public funding of this project. Web 1/13/2017 12:00:00 AM Please add me to the mailing list. Thank you for your interest in the project. You have been added to the mailing list. Email 1/18/2017 12:00:00 AM Parking, Property Good Morning, Good morning, George – Thanks for reaching out to us. It was great speaking Acquisitions, with you today about your properties in Michigan City. Housing and My name is George Le Donne and I am the owner of a 4 unit apartment building (1010 -1012 Cedar Relocation, Access St) located on the corner 11th & Cedar St in Michigan City. I would like an updated detailed map of Attached are detailed maps of the proposed land acquisitions in Michigan City. this area so that I can understand the impact this project will have on my building. Most notably, This is in printable format in case you need to make more hard copies. You can having access to all four sides of my building along with parking for the four families that live there. also access this map anytime via our website at www.doubletrack- I can be reached through email or at 219-229-0270. Thanks, George nwi.com/docs - the document is titled Michigan City Exhibit – October 2016 (printable version).

We’re early in the planning and design process, but at this time, your properties are not on the acquisition list. I know you mentioned you also have property at 613 Carlon Court and one other location – these were also not on the list. The status of your properties could change depending on the final engineering plans – I do want you to be aware of that.

Could you please email me the full list of your rental properties in the vicinity? That will help us moving forward to keep track of you and make sure you get the appropriate information. And if you have a mailing address in Union Mills that we can send project updates to, please provide that as well.

The full website for the project is www.doubletrack-nwi.com. The site contains extensive information and documents that may be helpful to you.

Our new real estate person will start 1/30 – her name is Cassandra Francis. Her email will be [email protected]. I don’t know what her land line will be yet. If you can’t reach her – or if you have any other questions – do not hesitate to contact me too.

Thanks again for connecting with us.

Best, Nicole

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Email 1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM Property Hello, Thank you for your comments. NICTD is preparing an Environmental Acquisitions Assessment to identify a locally preferred alternative and identify and mitigate I haven't heard any news about this project in a while and I was wondering if there were any further potential impacts. Final design would take place if the Environmental developments. Assessment results in a Finding of No Significant Impact. Purchase of property would take place during final design, anticipated to be in 2018. I own 2 of those 22 houses on the south side of 10th street that are destined to be bought.

Regards,

Rick Guido

Web 1/27/2017 12:00:00 AM do you have the exact or approximate train schedule for times the train will run and the approximate Thank you for your comments. NICTD anticipates adding three additional round ticket price? trip trains per day; however, schedules have not yet been finalized. As part of the FTA Grant Process, NICTD will prepare a financial plan that will evaluate different funding strategies and identify if changes to fares and/or fare structures are needed. Web 2/3/2017 12:00:00 AM Please provide updates to the Double Track NWI Project as they become available to: Thank you for your interest in the project. You have been added to the project * Douglas M. Nichele ([email protected]) mailing list.

Thank you.

Web 2/5/2017 12:00:00 AM I would like to join the newsletter Email 3/2/2017 12:00:00 AM Cultural Resources Dear Ms. Weber: Good morning Ms. Hunter,

Aya, kikwehsitoole – I show you respect. My name is Diane Hunter, and I am the Tribal Historic Thank you for responding to the invitation. I have included members of the DT- Preservation Officer for the Federally Recognized Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. In this capacity, I am NWI Project Team to ensure you receive information requested. the Miami Tribe’s point of contact for all Section 106 issues. A save the date calendar appointment will be sent soon for the first Consulting Party Meeting - May 11th. We are planning to have a ‘mobile meeting’ touring The Miami Tribe offers no objection to the above-mentioned project at this time, as we are not historic sites in Michigan City and Gary. currently aware of existing documentation directly linking a specific Miami cultural or historic site to the project site. However, as this site is within the aboriginal homelands of the Miami Tribe, if any We look forward to working with you on this project. human remains or Native American cultural items falling under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) or archaeological evidence is discovered during any Thank you, phase of this project, the Miami Tribe requests immediate consultation with the entity of jurisdiction Susan for the location of discovery. In such a case, please contact me at 918-541-8966 or by email at Susan M. Weber, AICP [email protected] to initiate consultation. US DOT I FTA l Region V

The Miami Tribe accepts the invitation to serve as a consulting party to the proposed project. In my capacity as Tribal Historic Preservation Officer I am the point of contact for consultation.

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Mail 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM Aesthetics/Visual The Miller Beach Arts & Creative District (MBACD) appreciates the opportunity to engage in the Thank you for your comments. NICTD is coordinating closely with the City of Resources, Agency continued development of the Shore Shore Line (SSL) Double-Track Project (the Project). And, Gary to ensure station improvements are consistent with area plans and current Coordination, more specifically, in the proposed transportation (rail and roadway) and station improvements TOD planning efforts,and supportive of the community's goals. We look forward Alignments/Alternati envisioned for the Miller/Lake Street area of Gary. As a Community Development Corporation to future coordination with you to discuss opportunities as the project develops. ve Routes, (CDC), MBACD is a strong and well recognized stakeholder committed to community vitality and Construction, economic development. MBACD's recent collaboration with the federal Strong Cities Strong Economic Communities program resulted in a substantial portion of our community's long term plans and Development/TOD, architectural drawings being incorporated into the planning documents for Gary's Lakefront District Economic project. We look forward to similar collaboration with the Northwest Indiana Commuter Transit Development/Touris District (NICTD), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Indiana Economic Regional m, Environmental Development Authority (RDA) as the project development process progresses. Justice EVJ, National We understand that long-time regional transportation partner NICTD, together with FTA are Environmental preparing preliminary engineering studies and an Environmental Assessment (EA), required under Policy Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), to move the project forward and, hopefully, to Socioeconomic procure the necessary federal funding to make the project a reality. The MBACD fully supports the Resources planning, design and, ultimately, the construction of the entire SSL Double-Track Project and we look forward to additional coordination with regard to the planning and design elements of the project that will directly and indirectly impact the Miller area of Gary.

Project Understanding - As proposed, the project entails 25-miles of infrastructure improvements along the existing SSL from Tennessee Street in Gary to Michigan City, Indiana. The proposed improvements are intended to improve travel times and the frequency and reliability of service of the SSL to and from downtown Chicago by adding a second track and by promoting Transit Oriented Development (TOO) principals for improvements at existing locations such the Miller/Lake Street station.

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Mail 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM Aesthetics/Visual MBACD Contributions and Considerations Resources, Agency MBACD offers the following contributions and considerations relative to the community context of Coordination, the Miller/Lake Street station area: Alignments/Alternati 1. Miller, the easternmost neighborhood of Gary, IN, is recognized for its unique environment, ve Routes, surrounded by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (The Dunes) and ecological environs of Lake Construction, Michigan. Miller is an ethnically and economically diverse community, which is celebrated for its Economic arts, stunning flora, historic architecture and fine sand beaches. The Miller area, including Aetna Development/TOD, and Glen Ryan, are located in zip code 46403. 2010 census data for 46403 provides the following Economic data points: Development/Touris a. The quality of life index is 70% ofthe national average, with crime and murder rates 5- 10 times m, Environmental greater than the national average. Justice EVJ, b. The population of 15,000 is diverse: 76% African American, 15% Caucasian, and 9% other. National c. Over 12% of residents in 46403 and 53% of Gary residents have not completed high school, and Environmental less than 12% of those have bachelor's degrees. Policy Act, Although Miller is blessed with a unique natural environment and an extraordinary number of Socioeconomic talented, accomplished and community oriented residents, many areas within our community are in Resources desperate need of restoration. 2. The historic and cultural context of Miller within the City of Gary provides the framework for assessing the potential impacts and opportunities of the Project from a community perspective. The construction of US Route 12 and the original alignment of the SSL within the dune and swale landscape of Indiana lakeshore and the City of Gary made Miller the Gary "Gateway" to the Dunes and lead to the development of the incredible historic and cultural assets including the recently restored assets at Marquette Park. The natural, cultural and historic environmental of the Indiana national lakeshore provide Miller with a unique community context for economic development. We believe that good planning and design can further the restoration of Miller as an important cultural and historic "Gateway" and as a significant tourist destination that would attract increased ridership to and from the greater Chicago market and southwestern Michigan.

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Mail 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM Aesthetics/Visual 3. Certainly, the socio-economic context of the City of Gary is well understood. That said, while the Resources, Agency Miller area has relatively stable property values the economic fabric of Miller is tenuous at best, Coordination, even fragile. The area has seen a dramatic decrease in through traffic on US Routes 12 and 20 that Alignments/Alternati greatly impacts existing businesses and detracts from future commercial investments. The Lake ve Routes, Street 'hub' is situated behind the double-tracks (to the north) and off-set from intersection of Miller Construction, Avenue and Grand Avenue (immediately east), a product of the previous re-alignments of US 12 Economic and the SSL many years ago. MBACD is concerned about the proposed changes to US 12 and Development/TOD, how the alignment changes will impact Miller's main entry way of Lake Street and US 12/20 to Economic tourists, potential customer base and anchor facilities that are currently located on high visibility Development/Touris corners such as Miller School, Miller Farmers Market, Centier Bank and others. We encourage m, Environmental NICTD to work closely with our community to assess the impacts and opportunities associated with Justice EVJ, the Project. We are interested in being engaged in the design and orientation of the new Miller/Lake National Street station in such a way that we can work together to reduce direct and indirect economic Environmental Impacts including visual and site distance considerations. Policy Act, 4. MBACD is keenly interested In the opportunity to leverage urban planning and infrastructure Socioeconomic improvements associated with Transit Oriented Development (TOO) within 1mile of the proposed Resources upgraded Miller/Lake Street station. Key considerations include bikeability and walkability to the Miller business district, the access to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and amenities in Marquette Park- an important historic district and cultural designation. Future long-range transportation plans could include an exit off of the Indiana Tollway and an extensive multi-use trail system. Sixteen (16) new businesses have opened up in the past five (5) years due to the efforts of the MBACD and others to revitalize the community. The MBACD and its partners also collaborate closely with other arts and cultural organizations throughout the region to make NWI a cultural destination. We aim to attract vacationers from Chicago to take advantage of all that we have to offer rather than drive past us on their way to Harbor Country in Michigan.

Mail 3/8/2017 12:00:00 AM Aesthetics/Visual 5. Finally, we concur that the Project will provide almost immediate benefits and opportunities for Resources, Agency future growth and that all of the communities in Northwest Indiana will directly or indirectly benefit Coordination, from these investments. Without question, such opportunities are vital to the restoration, Alignments/Alternati revitalization and resilience of Miller. We believe that the timing of the TOO framework around the ve Routes, Miller/Lake Street station comes at an opportune time. Construction, We encourage NICTD to come back to our community before the Environmental Assessment is Economic published to provide additional details about the impacts and opportunities associated with the Development/TOD, Project. This will help our community integrate those plans with other initiatives within close Economic proximity of the Project and provide a more robust understanding of the process and the Project Development/Touris before the Public Hearing. This will go a long way toward making sure that everyone is able to m, Environmental leverage opportunities and commitments, as partners in the Project. We suggest an informal Justice EVJ, workgroup/shop style format to provide clarity on direct and indirect impacts and opportunities National associated with the Project. We would be happy to host a meeting in March at the Marshall J. Environmental Gardner Center for the Arts. Policy Act, We appreciate your consideration of these comments and look forward to future interactions to Socioeconomic ensure that this Project comes into reality in the near future. Please do not hesitate to contact me Resources for clarification, additional information or to arrange additional coordination meetings.

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Email 3/10/2017 12:00:00 AM Nicole, Thank you for your comment. We have added you to the contact list and look forward to working with you on this project. Although not official, we will be creating a liaison position between your organization and MCMA. I believe I will be this individual. I would certainly appreciate any information about upcoming meetings, changes or anything else relevant to the double track.

My telephone number is 219-508-1981. I can also be reached at this email address.

I will look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Respectfully,

Shane Watson -- Wishing you the very best, I am

Respectfully,

Shane B.C. Watson, Esq.

Phone 3/22/2017 12:00:00 AM Mailing List A gentleman named Jeff Robinett left a message with me on 3/20. I spoke with him on 3/22 at No response required. Request, Property 9:25am. Acquisitions He lives at 1107 Tennessee St and does not want to move. He said he looked at our website and was relieved to see his house is not currently marked as an acquisition. He asked if that could change, and I explained that we will not be certain until engineering is complete. He said he heard we would be having a real estate meeting soon and wants to be sure he is invited. I asked him to send an email to [email protected] and gave him the real estate hotline number, and encouraged him to send his thoughts there. I gave him Cassandra’s name.

He said his sister lives directly south of him, and his parents in the house to the south of that (at the NW corner of Tennessee and Green. They also do not want to move per Jeff.

I told him he will certainly be invited to the upcoming real estate community meeting (date TBD). He was thankful to get the information and asked us to keep him apprised of the project.

Web 3/22/2017 12:00:00 AM Though I don't think this project will directly impact me (I get on at East Chicago), this project looks Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the great and should be done to advance NWI. The Miller Beach stop looks especially good. My only project continues to develop. comments about EC which could be used as learnings for other station upgrades are: 1) the single access to the platform creates a daily logjam of people every afternoon and 2) the traffic pattern in the parking lot. People tear across the lot and the outgoing left turn lane is always backed up. Not sure how to resolve this but possibly something to consider error proofing.

Web 3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM build it to improve transportation access and reduce highway congestion Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the project continues to develop.

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Email 4/17/2017 12:00:00 AM Historic Properties Ms. Weber, I am a sitting member of the Town Council of the Town of Beverly Shores and have 4/18/17 and Districts been assigned by the Council to be the liaison for the Town to matters concerning the Double Track Good morning Mr. O’Neil, NWI project. I didn't received the Section 106 Consulting Parties Response Form in time to fill it out and return it within the 30 days specified, but I would like to be involved in the process in order to Yes, we can include you as a Section 106 Consulting Party for NICTD’s DT- keep the Town Council and the town citizenry informed of news related to the project. As you know NWI project. Did you hear through the invitation that went to Jon Voelz, Beverly we have a couple of historically significant buildings near the tracks that are not expected to be Shores Council President? impacted by the project, but we would still like to be kept informed of project progress. We have a couple of activities coming up that I will forward you Outlook requests. I would appreciate it if you could include me on mailing lists for project notifications, meeting • 4/26: Conference Call notices, etc. as applicable. My contact information is below. Thank you for your consideration. • 5/11: Tour of Michigan City/Meeting/Tour of Gary • 7/8: Conference Call Brian O'Neil Beverly Shores Town Council The Draft Historic Properties for Segment 1 (LaPorte County) was made available to the Double Track Northwest Indiana Consulting Parties and can be found here: http://www.doubletrack- nwi.com/images/files/Sec106Eligbility20170330.pdf

Please let us know as soon as possible if you will be attending the 5/11 Consulting Party Tour/Meeting. Do not hesitate to contact me or Nichole Barker, NICTD’s Project Manager, copied on this message with any questions. We look forward to working with you.

Thank you, Susan

Web 6/14/2017 12:00:00 AM Property acquisition Own property in M.C. 1101 Pine street right across from train station and want to know if my building is part of this operation? Web 6/26/2017 12:00:00 AM Support Please fund the double track plan for the South Shore Line. Rail infrastructure gets less funding Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the than highway projects. Improvements to the South Shore Line will help open up South Bend project continues to develop. communities to more opportunities in work and travel. Web 6/27/2017 12:00:00 AM Support I would like to be kept informed of progress! We currently live in the Chicago suburbs but are in the Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the process of purchasing a home in Michigan City, IN. :) project continues to develop.

Web 7/8/2017 12:00:00 AM Support I think that the New South Shore train will help unite South Bend to Chicago, making South Bend a Thank you for your support. Please stay tuned for additional information as the plausible place for working people in Chicago to live in South Bend and vice a versa. Also, it will project continues to develop. help people from South Bend to commute to Chicago in a quicker (hopefully there will be more schedule choices) manner and leave their cars behind. Web 7/14/2017 12:00:00 AM Mailing List I would like to stay informed of current and future plans. Thank you for your interest in the project. You have been added to the mailing list.

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Email 7/20/2017 12:00:00 AM Portage/Ogden Good afternoon! Dunes Alignment I was just reading a little about the Double Track project which I'm really interested in as a long time South Shore rider into Chicago. I noticed that as part of the project there are plans to make upgrades to the station at Ogden Dunes. Seeing as how that is now my go to station everyday, I'd like to make a suggestion. The parking lot at Ogden Dunes is currently sandwiched between the set of South Short tracks to the South and a double set of freight rails to the North. As a result, it's possible to get stuck on Highway 12 by a crossing gate that is down for trains on the freight rails and not be able to get into the South Shore station. I've personally witnessed people miss the South Shore train because of multiple freight trains keeping the crossing gates down for a long time. Heck, it's almost happened to me. On top of that, after getting off the South Shore at night it's a real mess to get out of the parking lot because you have to wait until the train clears the exit crossing. So, I really hope you guys are contemplating realigning the South Shore tracks to be just South of the freight tracks. You would end up with one crossing across 4 tracks on the West end of the parking lot that would only impact Ogden Dunes residents (who get impacted by both sets of rails now anyhow) and not South Shore riders. And on the East end of the parking lot there would be no crossing at all. That would allow South Shore riders to enter and exit the station parking lot without ever having to cross any tracks. Anyhow, I think that would be pretty awesome and I hope you'll entertain the idea. Thanks!

Have a great day!!!

Web 7/26/2017 12:00:00 AM Mailing List I want to keep up to date with activity Thank you for your interest in the project. You have been added to the mailing list. Web 8/2/2017 12:00:00 AM there are a lot of rumors regarding the 11th street station in michigan city, such as the acquisition Thank you for your question. A member of the project team will be in contact of properties along 10th street east of Franklin, not identified on sheet 89 of the APE. As a with you to discuss property acquisitions. homeowner (2 properties) of the 200 block of east 10th street would like to know how "firm" the plans are for this area per the APE, or if further modification is being considered.

Web 8/2/2017 12:00:00 AM can you identify on the APE where the proposed parking areas will be for Michigan City 11th street Thank you for your interest in the project. Proposed parking areas will be in a station, please new parking structure between Franklin and Pine Streets and in a surface parking surface parking lot east of Franklin Street between Pine Street and Web 8/8/2017 12:00:00 AM I'm very concerned about the existing at grade crossing at the East Arcelormittal/Nipsco entrance in Thank you for your comment. There are no plans to construct a grade Burns Harbor due to the extreme amount of activity and congestion. I process trucks at the at the separation at this location at this time. Arcelormittal truck scale entrance and have witnessed many close calls. I'm hoping this safety issue can be be addressed now because of planned improvements and not later because of fatalities. Thank you for your time.

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Web 8/12/2017 12:00:00 AM The power and corresponding value of any network (transportation, social or otherwise) lies in its Thank you for your comment. inherent access*. Increasing the stations and frequency of trains increase the attractiveness and utilization of the network, making it more valuable to a wider audience. Just think of Bell and his telephone. It's obviously more valuable as more people have access to it.

That scope, in turn, makes it more of a valuable community resource. So, be sure to maintain ALL stops (speedy flags are fine) and increase frequency, so that your audience increases. Focus on intra-stop economization like the airlines do as they turn flights or on increasing the safe speed capacity of your new and existing rails.

To be sure, it is impossible to predict with any certainty, who will find the rail network valuable, particularly if you continue to restrict access to it.

Transit engineers and executives: Make your schedule more broadly available (and valuable) as you speed up the schedule by logistical and infrastructure means, instead of taking the easiest route and simply cutting stops to save minutes.

See Metcalfe's Law for more information on the value of a network & good luck!

Web 8/14/2017 12:00:00 AM I think it would be a great idea to have the South Shore line be double-tracked. The positive impacts Thank you for your comment. of having this upgrade to the route would be enormous, as well as help put more money back into the local economy.

Web 8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM Anything to add more express trains and decrease the amount of delays sounds like a win to me. Thank you for your comment.

Web 9/2/2017 12:00:00 AM So my home in Michigan City 320 west 11th street that was built in the late 18 hundreds will have to Thank you for your comments. NICTD understands there are concerns about endow two passenger trains instead of one and multiple freight Trains that at the present time noise and vibration impacts within the community and have modeled and shack my whole house so by doubling the vibrations my foundation will surly need extra support studied the proposed project to identify where impacts may occur and make are you ready to pay for that? With all the extra noise are you ready to sound proof my house and design changes accordingly. While there will be additional commuter trains install noise silencing windows? My quality of life should matter and I will write the Senators and added to the schedule, train noise is anticipated to decrease in Michigan City. congress to disprove your Federal funding if I am not addressed on these matters. On 11th Street, the tracks will be moved to the north side of 11th Street, further away from your home. The project would close the north side of 10 cross streets along 11th Street, including Buffalo Street. These closures will eliminate the need for trains to sound their horns at these locations. Open crossings will be upgraded with gates and bells, which are much quieter than the train horn. NICTD will also work with Michigan City and FRA to implement a quiet zone between Sheridan Avenue and Carroll Avenue. Once implemented, neither NICTD nor freight trains would need to sound their warning horns on a routine basis on 11th Street. With regards to vibration, the new tracks will be built on ballast, instead of within the street, which will reduce vibration. Vibration models considered the number of trains to run with the new project and did not identify an increase in vibration at any location to the south of 11th Street.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Web 9/5/2017 12:00:00 AM I am very interested in the double track project and would like to be included on your email Thank you for your interest. You have been added to the project mailing list. distribution list

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Businesses PNC Bank Sandy Smith Businesses Ryan's Pub Johnny Stimley Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Shoreline Brewery Sam Strupek Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses The Trinity Tharp Group Barry Tharp Michigan City Indiana 46360

Businesses Pat's Liquors Liz Tilden Porter IN 46304 Businesses Urban Soles Robert Weber Michigan City IN 46360 Businesses Majestic Star Chareice White

Businesses Curtis Whittaker

Businesses Horizon Bank/ MC Now Melissa Wood Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Don Young Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Praxair Gary IN 46402

Businesses Reilly's Sports Bar & Grill Michigan City IN

Businesses Cool Runnings Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Sandpiper Coop Preschool Portage IN 46368

Businesses Little Sprouts Learning Center Michigan City IN

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Businesses Panini Panini Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Pottawatamie Country Club Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Great Lakes Café Gary IN 46403

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Businesses Schoolhouse Shop Chesterton IN

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Businesses Swingbelly's Businesses Leroy's Hot Stuff Porter IN 46304 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Businesses Smokey's Southern Barbecue Chesterton IN

Businesses Dark Star Lounge Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Lakeshore Coffee Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Family Dollar Gary IN 46403

Businesses Shark's Fish & Chicken Gary IN 46403

Businesses Fagen Pharmacy Gary IN 46403

Businesses Bridges Waterside Grille Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Miller Bakery Café Gary IN 46403

Businesses 18th Street Brewery Gary IN 46403

Businesses Arman's Restaurant Gary IN 46403

Businesses Latitudes Portage IN 46368

Businesses Lighthouse Restaurant Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Sevick Gardens & Market Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Fortune House Buffet Gary IN 46403

Businesses Lake Street Gallery Gary IN 46403

Businesses Miller Pizza Co. Gary IN 46403

Businesses Urban Soles Michigan City IN 46360 Businesses Carmella's Café Gary IN 46403

Businesses Mucho Mas Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Cabo's Ice Cream Shop Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses McDonald's Gary IN 46403

Businesses Wing Wah Restaurant Gary IN 46403

Businesses Flamingo Lounge Gary IN 46403 Businesses Long Beach Country Club Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Burn 'Em Brewing Rob Michigan City IN 46360

Businesses Indie Indie Bang Bang Gary IN 46403 Businesses Matey's Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder Jeff Robinett Michigan City IN 46360

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General Insurance Services Community Stakeholder/General Public Michael Ainsworth Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Zully Alvarado

Community Stakeholder/General Public Connie & Paul Anderson Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Justin Anderson 46561

Community Stakeholder/General Public David Arndt 46371 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public david augustus Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Don Babcock

Community Stakeholder/General Public Deb Backhus Gary Indiana 46403

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Backhus Consulting Community Stakeholder/General Public Pat & John Baird Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Nate Ball Ogden Dunes Indiana 46368

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jon Bausback Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public AMRP Michael Becze

Community Stakeholder/General Public Ronald Bensz Michigan City, IN 46360 Long Beach

Community Stakeholder/General Public Richard Best Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public John Paul Biciunas

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jason Biernat 60613

Community Stakeholder/General Public Indre Biskis Long Beach IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Denise Blau 46360

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Global GNCR/Personal Martin Bobcek Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Karen Bock 46544

Community Stakeholder/General Public Arnold Bos 46360

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Angela Brazzale 60606

Community Stakeholder/General Public Kevin Brown 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public chad buch 60618 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Ed Burton

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mark Burton

Community Stakeholder/General Public Pat Bytnar Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Carolinda Camisa Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Bill Carey Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public William Carey 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Pat Carlisle Chesterton IN 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Denise Carney Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Morris Carter Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public David Chary Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Paul Chiki Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Deb Chubb

Community Stakeholder/General Public Samuel Coleman

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Christ Baptist Church Alva Comer

Community Stakeholder/General Public Joe Condon 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Natalie Conlon

Community Stakeholder/General Public Lisa Corey

Community Stakeholder/General Public Tom Crane Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Maurice Cunningham

Community Stakeholder/General Public Earl Cunningham LaPorte IN 46350

Community Stakeholder/General Public Rick Dekker 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public John Denton 46637 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Colin Deverell 60603

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mark Diaz Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Jason Dove 60504

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jason Dove Suite 116 60504

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Thomas Drake

Community Stakeholder/General Public Phyllis Drayton Gary IN

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Sharon Dunn Michigan City Indiana 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

DEDC Community Stakeholder/General Public Sean Ean Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Rob Easley 46617

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Economic Development Corporation Michigan City Community Stakeholder/General Public Alicia Ebaugh 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Ted Eichman 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Brad Enslen

Community Stakeholder/General Public Karl Fife 60601

Community Stakeholder/General Public Ezekiel Flannery Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Joshua Gable 46310 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Bridgette Gallas

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General Insurance Services Community Stakeholder/General Public Prentiss Gates

Community Stakeholder/General Public

100 Washington Community Stakeholder/General Public Ed Gausselin Long Beach IN 46360

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Julie Gill

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Robin Goldman

Community Stakeholder/General Public Julian Grant Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Douglas Graves 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Ice Cold Abstract Corky Gray Jr. Gary Indiana 46408

Community Stakeholder/General Public Leandrew H Green

Community Stakeholder/General Public

GGNet Tech Community Stakeholder/General Public Rick Guido

Community Stakeholder/General Public Dennis Guzman 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Joseph Haas 46373

Community Stakeholder/General Public Wendy Haas 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Ella Haines

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Community Stakeholder/General Public Sam Harnish Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public L H Consulting Lsa Harris South Bend IN 46635

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Eileen Heisler

Community Stakeholder/General Public Kim Helman Michigan City IN 46360

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Beverly Holeman Hammond

Community Stakeholder/General Public David Holeman Hammond IN 46324

Community Stakeholder/General Public George Hollingsworth

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Community Stakeholder/General Public David James

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public George Johnson

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Vincent Kaczar Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Lochner Kevin Kassay Interested Parties September 15, 2017

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Dennis Knaup 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Phillip Kohler

Community Stakeholder/General Public Paul Konrady

Community Stakeholder/General Public Sue Konrady Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Scott Kosik Michigan City Indiana 46360

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General Insurance Services Community Stakeholder/General Public

Shirley Heinze Land Trust Community Stakeholder/General Public John Kubacki Chesterton IN 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Tom Kubon Highland IN 46322

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jason Kuehn 07753

Community Stakeholder/General Public Tom Kulavik Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Larry Lavery 60010

Community Stakeholder/General Public Robert & Doria Lemay IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Rose Lige Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public IDT C Livingston Porter Indiana 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Dawn Lomow Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jennifer Long

Community Stakeholder/General Public Darrell and Penney Love Gary IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Aetna Manor Revitalization Penelope Love Program

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Jack Lucklman Association

Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Jack Lucklman Association

Community Stakeholder/General Public Matthew Maronick 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public gary matt 60611

Community Stakeholder/General Public Global Thomas May II Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Lynn McClure 60603

Community Stakeholder/General Public Posemary McCriston Gary IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Andy & Stephanie McEwan

Community Stakeholder/General Public Chris Meszler

Community Stakeholder/General Public MCC Pauline Millard-Evans

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Nancy Moldenhauer Michigan City Indiana 46360

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League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Thomas Muldowney Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Franciscan Alliance Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Angie Nelson 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Douglas Nichele 46368

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Paul Niethammer Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mike Noland 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Richard Novak Portage Indiana 46368 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Greg O'Drobinak Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Peter Onate Association

Community Stakeholder/General Public Y ONeill

Community Stakeholder/General Public Tony Pakeltis 60606

Community Stakeholder/General Public Richard Pearson Chesterton Indiana

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Tracey Peterson Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Maryetta & Joe Petras Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Sharon Peus 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Boyd Phelps

Community Stakeholder/General Public Bud Philipp 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public The Bride Church Aaron Podgorski Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Eric Pozdol 46360

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Carolyn Pryor Michigan City IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Paul Przybylinski Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Aimee Purcell Michigan City Indiana 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

LaPorte IN 46350 Community Stakeholder/General Public Sarah Quartuciio

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mike & Jane Quint Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Dale Rardin 46385 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Natalie Rauch 60302

Community Stakeholder/General Public Valerie Reed Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Bill Rohde 60101

Community Stakeholder/General Public Karnerblue Era Tina Rongers Crown Point Indiana 46307

Community Stakeholder/General Public Bill Roth Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Amanda Sanow 46321

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Esther Schlegemilch La Porte IN 46350

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Community Stakeholder/General Public Lindsey Schoof

Community Stakeholder/General Public Cheryl Scott-Fields Gary IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Megan Shaughnessy

Community Stakeholder/General Public Nathan Shellhamer

Community Stakeholder/General Public Edwin Shelton 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public MBA, MCF Gerri Simpson Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Kelly Sims

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Andre Steele Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Faye Stokes

Community Stakeholder/General Public Igor Studenkov Chicago Illinois 60660

Community Stakeholder/General Public

South Bend IN 46615 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Andy Swan

Community Stakeholder/General Public Eddie Tarver

Community Stakeholder/General Public Lamar Taylor

Community Stakeholder/General Public Paul Taylor 46637

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jim Thompson La Porte IN 46350

Community Stakeholder/General Public Sherree Tipton

Community Stakeholder/General Public Tim Tobin 46617

Community Stakeholder/General Public Eric Tonk Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Jack Tonk Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Janet Toyra-Smith Michigan City IN 46360 Association

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Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Chad True Porter IN 46304

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mary Tyler Gary IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public Steve Varela 46552

Community Stakeholder/General Public Brandon Vezmar 46323

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Chris Walits Valparaiso IN 46383

Community Stakeholder/General Public Milton Ward

Community Stakeholder/General Public Sarah Weaver

Community Stakeholder/General Public Sue Webster Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Mary Jo Wenckus Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Michael Werknik

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Franciscan Erin Whitley

Community Stakeholder/General Public

LaPorte IN 46350 Community Stakeholder/General Public

LaPorte IN 46350 Community Stakeholder/General Public James Williams

Community Stakeholder/General Public

League of Woman Voters Community Stakeholder/General Public Marjorie Woodyard Gary IN

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public

Michigan City IN 46360 Community Stakeholder/General Public Eric Zosso Valparaiso Indiana

Community Stakeholder/General Public Dalia Zygas Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public

LCLWV Community Stakeholder/General Public Anonymous

Community Stakeholder/General Public Gary IN 46402

Community Stakeholder/General Public Ogden Dunes IN 46368

Community Stakeholder/General Public Michigan City IN 46360

Community Stakeholder/General Public Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Janko C. Association

Community Stakeholder/General Public Elston Grove Neighborhood Janko C. Association

Community Stakeholder/General Public

Community Stakeholders/General Public Irene Allen

Community Stakeholders/General Public Paul Bartos Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Warren Blackmon Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Z. T. Blake

Community Stakeholders/General Public Matt and Genie Dilts Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Michael Doyne Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public John & Jennifer Gerber Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public McKinley Gibbs III

Community Stakeholders/General Public Jesus Gomez Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Johnny Lewis

Community Stakeholders/General Public Yeazel Matlock Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public resident, Town of Ogden Dunes Susan MiHalo

Community Stakeholders/General Public Rounds Jr Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Donna Strang Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Janet Strang Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Elizabeth Wallish Gary Indiana 46403

Community Stakeholders/General Public Cellus Williams

Consulting Parties Northwestern Indiana Regional Stephen Sostaric Portage IN 46368 Planning Commission

Consulting Party Division of Historic Preservation John Carr Indianapolis IN 46204 and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Consulting Party Bob Harris Englewood CO 80110 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Consulting Party Michigan City Planning G. Wallace Hook Michigan City IN 46340 Commission

Consulting Party Mayor Ron Meer Michigan City IN 46340

Consulting Party Historical Society of Ogden Richard Meister Ogden Dunes IN 46368-8503 Dunes | Hourglass Museum

Consulting Party Indiana Landmarks Brad Miller South Bend IN 46601

Consulting Party Michigan City Planning & Craig Phillips Michigan City IN 46340 Redevelopment Commission

Consulting Party Legacy Foundation Carolyn Saxton Merrillville IN 46410

Consulting Party Division of Historic Preservation Wade Tharp Indianapolis IN 46204 and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Consulting Party Indiana Landmarks, Northwest Tiffany Tolbert Gary IN 46403 Field Office

Consulting Party Indiana Landmarks, Northern Todd Zeiger South Bend IN 46601 Regional Office

Consulting Party Division of Historic Preservation Mitchell Zoll Indianapolis IN 46204 and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Consulting Party - Section 106 Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Diane Hunter Miami OK 74355

Consulting Party (if adverse effects) Advisory Council on Historic Sarah C. Stokely Washington DC 20001-2637 Preservation Consulting Party, Elected Official Beverly Shores Town Council Brian O'Neil Beverly Shores IN

EJ Legacy Foundation Kelly Anoe ej Salvation Army Johnny Bartsch Gary IN 46402 ej Salvation Army Kerry Bartsch Gary IN 46402

EJ Miller Citizens Corporation Susan Cohen Gary Indiana 46403

EJ Miller Business Association Joyce Davis Gary IN 46403

EJ Miller Citizens Corporation Tom Eaton Gary IN 46403

EJ Miller Citizens Corporation Patricia Gonzales Gary Indiana 46403

EJ Michigan City Social Justice Rob Johnson ej Keys to Hope Resource Center Mike Kilbourne Michigan City IN 46360 ej Boys and Girls Club Brandi Lewis Michigan City IN 46360

EJ Catholic Charities Ed Merrion Gary IN 46402 EJ Marquette Park Aquatorium, George Rogge Gry Indiana 46403 Miller Business Association ej Housing Opportunities Caroline Shook Michigan City IN 46360

EJ Trinity United Church of Christ Marie Siroky Portage Indiana 46368

EJ Miller Citizens Corporation Carol & Phil Smith Gary IN 46403

EJ Northwest Indiana Community Maria Trajkov Michigan City IN 46360 Action, WIC

EJ Willow Glen Academy of IN Gary IN 46402

EJ Brothers Keeper Gary IN 46402 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code EJ Northwest Indiana Federation Gary IN 46402

EJ Methodist Hospital Midlake Gary IN 46407

EJ New Beginnings Life Center Gary IN 46402

EJ Northwest Indiana Adult Gary IN 46408 Guardianship Services, Inc.

EJ Community Organizations for Gary IN 46407 Families and Youth

EJ Gary Neighborhood Service Gary IN 46402

EJ Crisis Center Gary IN 46402

EJ Gary Life Education Initiative Gary IN 46402

EJ Gary Community Health Center, Gary IN 46402 Inc. EJ Edgewater Systems for Gary IN 46402 Balanced Living EJ Peach Baptist Church Gary IN 46402

EJ Acts for Serving Citizens Gary IN 46402

EJ Acts for Serving Citizens, Inc. Gary IN 46404

EJ Tradewinds Services Merrillville IN 46410

EJ University Park Medical Center Gary IN 46409

EJ African American Achievers Gary IN 46408 Youth Corps/IUN

EJ Northwest Indiana Environmental Gary IN 46408 Justice Resource Center IUN Library

EJ Northwest Indiana Head Start Gary IN 46402

EJ Kim Robinson Calumet Gary IN 46402 Township Trustee

EJ Northwest Indiana Community Gary IN 46408 Action EJ Consumer Credit Counciling Gary IN 46408 Service of NWI

EJ City Clerk, City of Gary Gary IN 46402

EJ Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Gary IN 46402 City of Gary

EJ Sojourner Truth House Gary IN 46402

EJ Community Service Center Gary IN 46402

EJ International Institute Gary IN 46402

EJ Ark Shelter for Homeless Gary IN 46402

EJ Gary Commission for Women Gary IN 46407

EJ Northwest Indiana Sickle Cell Gary IN 46402

EJ Gary Chamber of Commerce Gary IN 46402

EJ Northwest Indiana Federation of Gary IN 46402 Interfaith Organizations Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code EJ Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Gary IN 46402

EJ Northwest Indiana Dialysis Gary IN 46402 Center EJ Methodist Hospital Northlake Gary IN 46402

EJ Temple Israel Sisterhood Gary IN 46403 Temple Israel

EJ Lake Ridge Fire Protection Gary IN 46408 District EJ WIC Program Gary IN 46402

EJ Faith CDC/Progressive Gary IN 46402 Community Church

EJ Corinthian Christian Center Gary IN 46402

EJ Social Security Administration of Gary IN 46403 NWI EJ Metro Corps of Gary Gary IN 46402 EJ Rainbow Shelter Gary IN 46402

EJ AARP/Chapter 4387 Gary IN 46407

EJ Kids Peace National Center Gary IN 46402

EJ YMCA Gary IN 46402

EJ Senior Companion Program Gary IN 46402

EJ Northwest Indiana Community Crown Point IN 46307 Action Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Connie Anderson Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Linda Barnes Caldwell

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Redevelopment Commission Ken Behrendt Michigan City IN 46360 - Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - At Large Tim Bietry Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 4th Ward Patricia Boy Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Ronald Brewer

Elected and Appointed Officials Indiana House of Charlie Brown Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives - District 3

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Mary Brown

Elected and Appointed Officials NWI Regional Development Chris Campbell Authority

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 5th Ward Sharon Carnes Michigan City IN 46360 and Plan Commission Member

Elected and Appointed Officials U.S. Senate Daniel Coats Crown Point IN 46307

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 1st Ward Bryant Dabney Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Joyce Dalton Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Todd Dickard Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Derrick Dircks Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials U.S. Senate Joe Donnelly Hammond IN 46320

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Redevelopment Commission Theresa Edwards Michigan City IN 46360 - School Board Liaison

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Dale Engquist Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials NWI Regional Development Donald P. Fesko Authority

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Redevelopment Commission (being filled) Michigan City IN 46360 - Member

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Karen Freeman-Wilson

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Redevelopment Commission Donovan Garletts Michigan City IN 46360 - Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Michael Gresham Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 3rd Ward Ron Hamilton, Jr. Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Ragen Hatcher

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Jacqueline Hendricks Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member G. Wallace Hook Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Elected and Appointed Officials NWI Regional Development Bill Joiner Authority

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Fred Klinder Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials County Commission Vidya Kora Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Phil Latchford Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials Town of Ogden Dunes Scott Lehmann Ogden Dunes IN 46368

Elected and Appointed Officials Jeremiah Marsh

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Gigi McCabe-Miele Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Mayor Mayor Ron Meer Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Brad Miller South Bend IN 46601 Indiana Landmarks Consultant

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Faye Moore Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials Indiana House of Charles Moseley Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives - District 10

Elected and Appointed Officials La Porte County Rich Mrozinski LaPorte IN 46350

Elected and Appointed Officials NWI Regional Development Randy Palmateer Authority

Elected and Appointed Officials Indiana House of Scott Pelath Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives - District 9

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Charles (Spike) Peller Michigan City IN 46360 and City Engineer

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Roger Potratz Michigan City IN 46360 Member

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Michael Protho

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - At Large Donald P. Przybylinkski Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Tom Przybylinski Michigan City IN 46360 Member and Building Inspector Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Elected and Appointed Officials Indiana Senate - District 3 Earline Rogers Indianapolis IN 46204

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Carolyn Rogers

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 6th Ward Chris Schwanke Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 2nd Candice Silvas Michigan City IN 46360 Ward

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Redevelopment Commission Larry Silvestri Michigan City IN 46360 - Member

Elected and Appointed Officials State of Indiana (Indiana General Hal Slager Assembly Representative)

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Herbert Smith, Jr.

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary LaVetta Sparks-Wade

Elected and Appointed Officials Indiana Senate - District 4 Karen Tallian

Elected and Appointed Officials Senator Donnelly's Office Lauren Varga South Bend IN 46601

Elected and Appointed Officials U.S. House of Representatives Peter Visclosky Merrillville IN 46410

Elected and Appointed Officials Michigan Township Trustee, Rodney Washington Michigan City IN 46360 LaPorte County

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Common Council - 7th Ward Allan Whitlow Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials City of Gary Rebecca Wyatt

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Historic Review Board - Todd Zeiger South Bend IN 46601 Indiana Landmarks Consultant

Elected and Appointed Officials MC Plan Commission - Member Larry Zimmer Michigan City IN 46360

Elected and Appointed Officials State Senator Jim Arnold LaPorte IN 46350

Elected and Appointed Officials, Utilities MC Redevelopment Commission Don Babcock Michigan City IN 46360 - Member

Michael Jerome Alyesworth Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives B. Patrick Bauer Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Michael Bohacek Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Charlie Brown Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Edward E. Charbonneau Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Dale DeVon Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Ryan M. Dvorak Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Earl Harris Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Eddie Melton Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Ryan D. Mishler Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Charles Moseley Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives David L. Niezgodski Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Julie Olthoff Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Scott D. Pelath Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives James R. Pressel Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Mara Candelaria Reardon Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Vernon G. Smith Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Edmond L. Soliday Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Karen Tallian Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Joe Taylor Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Timothy Wesco Indiana House of Elected Officials Indianapolis IN 46204 Representatives Joseph C. Zakas Elected Officials Indiana State Senate Indianapolis IN 46204

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Nicole Barker

Freight Services and Transit Operators MC Transit Robin Barzoni-Tillman Michigan City IN 46360

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Christopher Beck

Freight Services and Transit Operators Chicago South Shore & South Todd Bjornstad Bend Railroad

Freight Services and Transit Operators Chicago South Shore & South Andrew Fox Michigan City IN 46360 Bend Railroad

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Jerry Hanas

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Bjarne Henderson Chesterton Indiana 46304

Freight Services and Transit Operators Valparaiso Transit Tyler Kent Valparaiso IN 46383

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Michael Noland

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD John Parsons Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Board/Smart-UTU David Pranckus LaPorte IN 46350 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Mike Repay Hammond Indiana 46324

Freight Services and Transit Operators NICTD Bruce Thevenin Freight Services and Transit Operators Michigan City Transit Robert Zondor Michigan City IN 46360

Freight Services and Transit Operators Amtrak Governmental Agencies Town of Pines George Adey Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies City of South Bend -Office of the Andre Adeyami South Bend IN 46601 Mayor

Governmental Agencies Lake County Kyle Allen, Sr. Crown Point IN 46307

Governmental Agencies City of Lake Station Christopher Anderson

Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Bill Arney Governmental Agencies Coolspring Township Trustee, Jackline Atwater Michigan City IN 46360 LaPorte County

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural John Bacone Resources Governmental Agencies Town of Dune Acres Jan Bapst Governmental Agencies NIRPC Mitch Barloga Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes State Park Brandt Baughman

Governmental Agencies City of Gary Dayna Bennett Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Toni Biancardi Governmental Agencies US Army Corps of Engineers Andrew Blackburn

Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Andy Bozak Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Laura Brennan Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Cheytaya Brown Michigan City IN 46360 Workforce Development Region 1 (Workone Express) Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Larry Buckel Indianapolis IN 46204 Transportation

Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Parks Dept. Brian Bugajski Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes State Park Brad Bumgardner

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Maggie Byrne Resources Governmental Agencies City of Gary Deardra Campbell

Governmental Agencies FTA Region V Jason Ciavarella

Governmental Agencies Portage Township Brendan Clancy Portage IN 46368

Governmental Agencies Town of Ogden Dunes Megan Cleary Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Nate Cobbs Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Arlene Colvin Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Town Council Tim Conroy Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Greater LaPorte Economic Bert Cook LaPorte IN IN 46350 Development Corporation

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Police Department Marty Corley

Governmental Agencies Division of Family Resources, Karen Crabtree Michigan City IN 46360 Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Governmental Agencies EPA - Region 5 Stephanie Cwik

Governmental Agencies Dandridge Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Sharon Darnell Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Emerson Delaney Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies MC Human Resources Jeff Deuitch Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Bernie Doyle Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies City of Michigan City Shannon Eason Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Eric Ehn Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Gary Public Transportation Glory Ervin Gary IN 46402 Corporation

Governmental Agencies City of Gary Jack Eskin Gary Indiana 46403

Governmental Agencies NIRPC Joe Exl Governmental Agencies FTA Region V Hayley Falk Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Jennifer Gadzala

Governmental Agencies MC Planning Department Jessica Gage Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Deven Gibbs Governmental Agencies La'Kisha Girder Governmental Agencies US Geological Survey Ralph Grundel Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Bridgett Hail Indianapolis IN 46204 Transportation

Governmental Agencies MC Plan Commission - Attorney Steve Hale Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies NWI Regional Development Bill Hanna Crown Point IN 46307 Authority

Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Florida Harris Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Town of Dune Acres Rich Hawksworth

Governmental Agencies Sanitary District of Michigan City Arber Himaj Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Eric Hull Governmental Agencies Michigan City Zoo Jamie Huss Governmental Agencies Elizabeth Johnson

Governmental Agencies Robert Johnson

Governmental Agencies Federal Reserve Bank of Gar Kelley Chicago Governmental Agencies City of Gary Economic Bo Kemp Development Commission Governmental Agencies City of Michigan City Jeremy Kienitz Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Lloyd Kitteredge Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies IDEM Hala Kuss Governmental Agencies Sanitary District of Michigan City Mike Kuss Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Stephanie Kuziela Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Town of Pines Vicki Kuzio Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National John Kwilosz Lakeshore Governmental Agencies National Park Service - Indiana Paul Labovitz Michigan City IN 46360 Dunes National Lakeshore

Governmental Agencies City of Gary Cloteal LaBroi Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Dane Lafata Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Gary Public Transportation Daryl Lampkins Gary IN 46402 Corporation

Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Lynda Lancaster Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Liberty Township Jeff Larson Chesterton Indiana 46304

Governmental Agencies Lori Latham Governmental Agencies MC Mainstreet Ryan Laughlin Michigan City IN 46361 Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Town Council Ross LeBleu Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies US Army Corps of Engineers Paul Leffler Governmental Agencies Porter County Parks Walter Lenckos

Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Town Council William Lopez Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies NIRPC Kathy Luther Governmental Agencies City of Portage Andrew Maletta

Governmental Agencies NHIRMA Jen Marshall Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Marty Maupin Resources - Water Resources Governmental Agencies Indiana Departmentof Natural Kaitlyn McClain Chesterton IN 46304 Resources Governmental Agencies US Fish & Wildlife Service Liz McCloskey Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies LaPorte County Soil & Water Nicole Messacar LaPorte IN 46350 District

Governmental Agencies MC Common Council - Attorney Jim Meyer Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Parks Dept. James Miller Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Mike Molnar Resources Governmental Agencies City of Gary Mary Mulligan Governmental Agencies City of Michigan City Richard Murphy Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Pines Cathi Murray Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Derek Nimetz Resources Governmental Agencies MC Fire Department Chief Randall Novak Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Indiana Brownfields Program Michele Oertel Governmental Agencies Beverly Shores Town Council Brian O'Neil Beverly Shores Indiana Governmental Agencies Merrillville Park District Jan Orlich Governmental Agencies FTA Region V Susan Orona Governmental Agencies Portage Parks Department Jenny Orsburn Governmental Agencies US Geological Survey Noel Pavlovic Governmental Agencies National Park Service - Indiana Chris Pergiel Porter IN 46304 Dunes National Lakeshore

Governmental Agencies City of Gary Parks Department Lori Peterson Governmental Agencies Northern Indian Regional Belinda Petroskey Planning Commission Governmental Agencies MC Planning Department Craig Phillips Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Governmental Agencies MC CDBG Judy Pinkston Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Ray Poparad Governmental Agencies U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Scott Pruitt Bloomington IN Bloomington Ecological Field Office Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes State Park Mickey Rea Chesterton Indiana 46304 Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Michael Riley Indianapolis IN 46204 Transportation

Governmental Agencies HUD Antonio Riley Governmental Agencies Calumet Township Kimberly Robinson Gary IN 46402

Governmental Agencies Town of Burns Harbor Marcus Rogala Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Bruce Rowe Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Town of Long Beach Joy Schmitt Governmental Agencies Brenda Scott-Henry

Governmental Agencies City of Michigan City Frank Seilheimer Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies MC Redevelopment Commission Alan Sirinek Michigan City IN 46360 - Attorney

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Chad Slider Indianapolis IN 46204 Resources - Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Matt Smedley Valparaiso IN 46385 Environmental Management

Governmental Agencies City of Portage James Snyder Portage IN 46368

Governmental Agencies Northwestern Indiana Regional Stephen Sostaric Portage Indiana 46368 Planning Commission

Governmental Agencies Samantha Spergel

Governmental Agencies Gary Public Transportation Riley Stewart Gary IN 46408 Corporation Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Town Council Greg Stinson Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Town of Beverly Shores Laura Sullivan Beverly Shores IN 46301 Governmental Agencies Westchester Township History Serena Sutliff Museum Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Kim Swift Lakeshore Governmental Agencies MC Police Department Chief Mark Swistek Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Housing Authority Norma Thomas Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Porter County Bob Thompson Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton James Ton Chesterton IN 46304

Governmental Agencies City of Gary Joe Van Dyk Governmental Agencies USEPA Jim Vander Governmental Agencies Town of Porter - Town Council Erik Wagner Porter IN 46304

Governmental Agencies Indiana Dunes National Gia Wagner Lakeshore Governmental Agencies Town of Chesterton Nick Walding Chesterton IN 46304 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Governmental Agencies Northern Indiana Regional Tyler Warner Planning Commission Governmental Agencies City of Gary Watkins Governmental Agencies Ogden Dunes Town Council Michael Webber

Governmental Agencies Northwestern Indiana Planning Scott Weber Portage Indiana 46368 Regional Commission

Governmental Agencies U.S. Environmental Protection Kenneth Westlake Chicago IL 60604 Agency - Region 5

Governmental Agencies Gary Common Council Vanessa Williams

Governmental Agencies US Army Corps of Engineers Diedra Willis Governmental Agencies MC Housing Authority Kathy Wilson Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Gary Public Transportation David Wright Gary IN 46402 Corporation

Governmental Agencies NWI Regional Development Sherri Ziller Crown Point IN 46307 Authority

Governmental Agencies Indiana Department of Natural Mitchell Zoll Indianapolis IN 46204 Resources - Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology

Governmental Agencies Marquette Park Gary IN 46403

Governmental Agencies US Coast Guard Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Historic Review Michigan City IN 46363 Board

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Redevelopment Michigan City IN 46362 Commission

Governmental Agencies US Postal Office Beverly Shores IN 46301

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Economic Michigan City IN 46361 Development Corporation Governmental Agencies Michigan City Port Authority Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Michigan City Urban Enterprise Michigan City IN 46364 Association

Governmental Agencies Housing Authority of Michigan Michigan City IN 46360 City Governmental Agencies Gary Public Library Gary IN 46403

Governmental Agencies US Postal Service Gary IN 46403

Governmental Agencies Michigan Township Trustee Michigan City IN 46364

Governmental Agencies Gary Housing Authority Gary IN 46402

Governmental Agencies Social Security Administration Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies Gary Housing Authority Gary IN 46403

Governmental Agencies LaPorte County Auditor Michigan City IN 46360

Governmental Agencies DNR Andrea Huntington Chesterton Indiana 46304

Institutions Indiana University Northwest Erin Argyilan Institutions MC Area Schools - Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins Michigan City IN 46360 Superintendent

Institutions Ivy Tech Community College - Dr. Sue Ellspermann Gary Campus Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Institutions MC Area Schools - Public Betsy Kohn Michigan City IN 46360 Relations

Institutions Indiana University Northwest William Lowe Institutions MC Area Schools - Associate Wendel Mcollum Michigan City IN 46360 Superintendent

Institutions Ivy Tech Marlon Mitchell Institutions Indiana University Northwest Alexis Montevirgen

Institutions Discovery Charter School Sarah Pavlovic Porter IN 46304

Institutions AK Smith Audra Peterson Michigan City IN 46360

Institutions Indiana University Northwest Ellen Szarleta Institutions Ivy Tech (Resource Louise Thompson Development Coordinator) Institutions Marquette High School Jim White Michigan City IN 46360

Institutions St. Stanislaus Michigan City IN

Institutions Krueger Middle School Michigan City IN 46360

Institutions Elston Middle School Michigan City IN

Institutions Field Station School Porter IN 46304

Institutions St. Paul Lutheran School Michigan City IN 46360

Institutions Charter School of the Dunes Gary IN 46403

Institutions Christ Baptist Christian Academy Gary IN 46403

Institutions St. Mary High School Media News - Dispatch Richard Chambers

Media Bob Heisse Media Samantha Smith News Dispatch Media Chris White Media WDSO-FM Chesterton IN 46304 Media WGVE-FM Gary IN Media WLOI-AM La Porte IN 46350 Media WJCX-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media La Porte Herald-Argus, The La Porte IN 46350 Media Media Chronicle, The Valparaiso IN 46383 Media Gary Crusader, The Gary IN Media WHLP-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WJCO-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WJCY-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WJCZ-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WOJC-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WQKO-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WJWD-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WMJC-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media Listening Inc. Hobart IN 46342 Media Beach Coast, The Michigan City IN 46360 Media WAKE-AM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WXRD-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media WZVN-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media Chesterton Tribune Chesterton IN 46304 Media News-Dispatch, The Michigan City IN 46360 Media WIMS-AM Michigan City IN 46360 Media WVUR-FM Valparaiso IN 46383 Media Torch, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso IN 46383 The Media WEFM-FM Michigan City IN 46360 Media WLTH-AM Gary IN NGO Michigan City Mainstreet Shane B.C. Watson Association Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Professional, Civic, and Religious Freedom in the Word Damon Carnes Sr. Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations

Professional, Civic, and Religious League of Women Voters - MI Cheryl Chapman Organizations City Professional, Civic, and Religious North Central Community Action Cindy Davis Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Agency Professional, Civic, and Religious Sinai Temple Reni Dickman Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious Duneland Chamber of Maura Durham Organizations Commerce Professional, Civic, and Religious St. Mary's Parish Fr. Kevin Huber Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious St. Ann of the Dunes Church Marsha Jerome Beverly Shores IN Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious Leadership LaPorte County Jim Jessup Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious St. Ann of the Dunes Church Rev. John Beverly Shores IN Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious South Shore Leadership Center Leigh Morris Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious League of Women Voters - Lake Jeanette Neagu Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations MI Chapter

Professional, Civic, and Religious Greater NW IN Assoc of Pete Novak Organizations Realtors (GNIAR) Professional, Civic, and Religious Michigan City Chamber of Mary Jo Orlowski Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Commerce

Professional, Civic, and Religious The Bride Church Tracee Podgorski Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious South Shore Leadership Center Michelle Searer Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious Greater LaPorte Chamber of Michael Seitz Organizations Commerce Professional, Civic, and Religious North Central Community Action Lillian Sherrod-Young Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Agency

Professional, Civic, and Religious Westside Improvement Group Madeline & Edd Smrt Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious Unity Foundation of LaPorte Maggi Spartz Michigan City IN 46360 Organizations County Professional, Civic, and Religious Greater Northwest Indiana Joe Wszolek Portage Indiana 46368 Organizations Association of Realtors Professional, Civic, and Religious Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Porter IN 46304 Organizations Church

Professional, Civic, and Religious YMCA Portage IN 46368 Organizations

Professional, Civic, and Religious Miller First Baptist Church Gary IN 46403 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious American Legion Post 279 Gary IN 46403 Organizations Professional, Civic, and Religious Lakefront Career Network Organizations Project Team Wight & Co. Robin Martel Chicago IL 60661

Project Team Kelly Sims Woodridge IL 60517

Resident Mary O'Connor Resident Caroline & Wosh Scherrbaum Michigan City IN 46360

Resident Elizabeth Zapf South Shore Line Commuters John Carrington Michigan City IN 46360

South Shore Line Commuters Lynda Ericson

South Shore Line Commuters Patty Jercich South Shore Line Commuters Kim Michigan City IN 46360 Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Specal Interest Groups Lakefront District Cycle Ken Parr Gary Indiana 46403

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Dig the Dunes Website Debbie Barkowski

Special Interest Groups South Shore Convention & Speros Batistatos Visitors Authority Special Interest Groups Dunes Learning Center/Town of Geof Benson Porter IN 46304 Beverly Shores Special Interest Groups YMCA Cindy Berchem La Porte IN 46350

Special Interest Groups Youth Services Bureau Steve Bernth Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups La Porte County Conservation Robert Boklund La Porte Indiana 46350 Trust (LPCCT) Special Interest Groups Field Museum Mark Bouman Special Interest Groups Alliance for the Great Lakes Joel Brammeier

Special Interest Groups Downtown-Emerson Spotlight Brenda Burch Gary Indiana 46403

Special Interest Groups Audubon Society Jeff Canada Connersville IN 47331

Special Interest Groups Dunebrook Jeanne Cannon Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups South Shore Ovenworks Jim Chaddock Special Interest Groups Glen Ryan Association Oscar Cobb Gary Indiana 46403

Special Interest Groups Elston Grove Neighborhood Kei Constantinov Association Special Interest Groups Save the Dunes Tom Conway Special Interest Groups Porter County Community Carol Costakis Foundation Special Interest Groups LaPorte County Meals on Cheryl Daurer Michigan City IN 46360 Wheels

Special Interest Groups National Parks Conservatory Colin Dewall Special Interest Groups Save the Dunes Chris Disher Valparaiso Indiana 46385

Special Interest Groups IL-IN Sea Grant Leslie Dorworth

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Economic Development Katie Eaton Michigan City IN 46360 Corporation Michigan City

Special Interest Groups NW IN Forum Heather Ennis Portage Indiana 46368

Special Interest Groups City of Gary Special Interest Groups Goodwill Guy Fisher Special Interest Groups Andy Frazier Special Interest Groups Elston Grove Neighborhood Martha Gaston Association Special Interest Groups Unity Foundation Sandy Gleim Michigan City IN 46360 Special Interest Groups MC Urban Arts District Stephanie Gordon Merchants Association Special Interest Groups Michigan City North End Tim Haas Advocacy Team (MCNEAT) Special Interest Groups Phyllis Haberkamp Gary Indiana 46403

Special Interest Groups Read LaPorte County Mary Hedge La Porte IN 46350

Special Interest Groups Elston Grove Neighborhood Laura Henderson Association Special Interest Groups Porter County Community Bill Higby Foundation Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Special Interest Groups Stepping Stone Kay Hill Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Northern Indiana Education Betty Hoffmaster Michigan City IN 46360 Foundation (NIEF) Special Interest Groups Economic Development Clarence Hulse Michigan City IN 46360 Corporation Michigan City

Special Interest Groups Hunden Strategic Partners Rob Hunden Chicago IL 60610

Special Interest Groups Elston Grove Neighborhood Jim Hunt Association Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Economic Development Michele Hyland Michigan City IN 46360 Corporation Michigan City

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Urban Waters - Purdue Natalie Johnson University Special Interest Groups Natalie Johnson Save the Dunes Special Interest Groups Main Street Association Hesham Kahlil Special Interest Groups Council on Foundations Lara Kalwinski Special Interest Groups Tall Tree Arboretum Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups One Region Leah Konrady Special Interest Groups Shirley Heinze Land Trust Kris Krouse Valparaiso IN 46385 Special Interest Groups Tryon Farm Institute Scott Kuchka Special Interest Groups The Nature Conservancy Special Interest Groups Northern Indiana Education Mary Laramore Michigan City IN 46360 Foundation (NIEF) Special Interest Groups Lake County Economic Alliance Karen Lauerman

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Broadway Area Community Vernita Leslie Development Corporation Special Interest Groups Indiana Dunes Tourism Christine Livingston

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Special Interest Groups American Association of Retired June Lyle Persons Special Interest Groups Save the Dunes Cathy Martin Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Save the Dunes Cathy Martin Special Interest Groups Trails & Rails Ruth & Frank Maxwell

Special Interest Groups The Nature Conservancy Mary McConnell

Special Interest Groups Kankakee River Basin Committee Special Interest Groups The Nature Conservancy Susan Mihalo Special Interest Groups Up East Project Rachelle Morgan Ceasar

Special Interest Groups American Structure Point Special Interest Groups Citizens Concerned for the Jim Musial Michigan City IN 46360 Homeless and Sand Castle

Special Interest Groups NW IN Forum Kay Nelson Special Interest Groups Healthy Communities Jennifer Olson Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups South Shore Trails Don Parker Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups United Way Kris Pate Michigan City IN 46363

Special Interest Groups Grace Learning Center Kristen Patterson Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Save the Dunes Nathanael Pilla Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Northwest Indiana Paddling Dan Plath Association Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups RedevelopmentCommissionofCit John Pugh yofMichiganCity Interested Parties September 15, 2017

Type Organization Name City State Zip Code Special Interest Groups Indiana Capital Corporation Kim Purze Michigan City IN 46361 Special Interest Groups Sierra Club - Dunelands Group Bowden Quinn Special Interest Groups Miller Citizens Corporation Eric Reaves Special Interest Groups Gary's Miller Spotlight/ Barrier Jessie Renslow Gary Indiana 46403 Free Beach 2020 Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Miller Beach Arts and Creative Meg Roman Gary IN 46403 District Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Access Miller Jennie Rudderham Gary IN 46403

Special Interest Groups Northwest Indiana Forum Joe Rurode Portage Indiana 46368

Special Interest Groups Izaak Walton League of Tim Russell America, Indiana Division Special Interest Groups Nelson Algren Society of Miller Sue Rutsen Gary Indiana 46403 Beach Special Interest Groups Swanson Center Ed Seal Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups International Dark Sky AssociationLarry Silvestri Special Interest Groups Miller Spotlight Gretchen Sipp Gary Indiana 46403

Special Interest Groups Hydra Joe Skaro Special Interest Groups Funders Network Kris Smith Special Interest Groups MBACD (Miller Beach Arts and Irene Smith King Creative District) Special Interest Groups Porter Co Izaak Walton League Jim Sweeney

Special Interest Groups Indiana Landmarks Tiffany Tolbert Gary-Miller IN 46403 Beach Special Interest Groups Michiana Resources Bill Trowbridge Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Green Drinks Gary Rachel Veronesi

Special Interest Groups MBACD Planning Committee Special Interest Groups Northern Indiana Education Gina Watson Michigan City IN 46360 Foundation (NIEF) Special Interest Groups Maggie Weighner Tryon Farm Institute Special Interest Groups Indiana Dunes Tourism Lorelei Weimer Special Interest Groups Duneland Beach Carol Westbrook

Special Interest Groups MC Urban Enterprise Diane Wilczewski Michigan City IN 46361 Association Special Interest Groups Healthlink Community Health Nila Williams Michigan City IN 46360 Center

Special Interest Groups Lake County Historical Society Bruce Woods Crown Point IN 46307

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Special Interest Groups Habitat for Humanity Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Michigan City Senior Center Michigan City IN 46360

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Special Interest Groups Open Door Health Center Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Keys to Hope Community Michigan City IN 46360 Resource Center

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Special Interest Groups Boys & Girls Club Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Catholic Charities Michigan City IN 46364

Special Interest Groups Ark Shelter - Homeless Women Gary IN 46403

Special Interest Groups International Seaman's Center Portage IN 46368

Special Interest Groups United Way of La Porte County LaPorte IN 46350

Special Interest Groups LaPorte County Council on LaPorte IN 46350 Aging/Parents and Friends

Special Interest Groups Southern Shore Art Association Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Uptown Arts District Special Interest Groups Westside Neighborhood Center Michigan City IN 46360

Special Interest Groups Friends of Indiana Dunes ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Public Hearing Invitation PLEASE JOIN US at an Open House Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 11th Double Track NWI: 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Connectivity for Accelerated Growth Miller Beach Arts and Creative District Please join the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts (NICTD) at an Open House Public Hearing to review the Preferred 540 S Lake St., Gary, IN 46403 Alternative for the Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) project. The DT-NWI Project would construct a second track along Thursday, October 12th the South Shore Line from Virginia Street in Gary to E. Michigan 6:00 to 8:00 pm Boulevard in Michigan City. The project would also improve five stations and increase safety by separating the tracks that are in the Stardust Event Center 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360 street in Michigan City from the roadway.

An Environmental Assessment (EA) and Section 4(f) Evaluation has been prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The EA documents the benefits and impacts of the We look forward alternatives considered and evaluates the effects of historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic to your comments. Preservation Act and the uses of property from historic properties, Comments may be made orally to a court reporter or in writing publicly-owned parks, recreation, and wildlife/waterfowl at the Open House Public Hearing. Written comments may also resources protected under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of be submitted anytime during the comment period in one of Transportation Act. All interested parties are invited to review the three ways: EA, attend the Open House Public Hearing, and provide comment • Via email: [email protected] on the DT-NWI project. The hearings will be conducted in an open house format. • Via US mail: NICTD, c/o DT-NWI Project, 33 E. U.S. 12, Chesterton, IN 46304 The EA is available for review beginning September 21 at • Via the project website at: www.doubletrack-nwi.com/contact www.doubletrack-nwi.com and the following locations: The formal comment period is September 21 through October • Gary Public Library — Woodson Branch, 501 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403 23, 2017. Responses to comments received during the comment • Gary Public Library — Main Branch, 220 West 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402 period will be incorporated into the final NEPA decision document. • Portage Public Library — 2665 Irving St, Portage, IN 46368 Requests for interpreters, including language services, or other • NICTD — 33 E. U.S. 12, Chesterton, IN 46304 (adjacent to Dune Park Station) reasonable accommodations must be made at least 5 days in advance of the hearing by contacting NICTD through our email, or • Michigan City Public Library — 100 E 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 telephone (219) 926-5744 ext.308, or Relay Indiana at 711. • Westchester Public Library — 200 West Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN 46304 Para obtener más información en español, visite el sitio web del • Federal Transit Administration Region 5 — 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60606 proyecto en: www.doubletrack-nwi.com

View project information and submit your comments before October 23 at: Can’t make it to the Open House? www.DoubleTrackNWI.com, or email us at: [email protected].

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Proyecto de Doble Vía del Distrito de Transporte Suburbano de Indiana del Norte (NICTD) Notificación Legal de Disponibilidad y Notificación de Audiencia Pública de Puertas Abiertas

Por medio de la presente, se notifica que el Distrito de Transporte Suburbano de Indiana del Norte (NICTD, por sus siglas en inglés), como patrocinador del proyecto para la Administración Federal de Tránsito (FTA, por sus siglas en inglés), ha preparado una Evaluación Ambiental (EA, por sus siglas en inglés) / Evaluación de la Sección 4(f) de conformidad con la Ley de Política Ambiental Nacional (NEPA, por sus siglas en inglés), para evaluar el Proyecto de Doble Vía del Noroeste de Indiana (NWI, por sus siglas en inglés). El Proyecto de Doble Vía del Noroeste de Indiana (DT-NWI, por sus siglas en inglés) construirá una segunda vía a lo largo de la Línea South Shore desde Virginia Street en Gary hasta el Boulevard E. Michigan en Michigan City. La EA documenta los beneficios e impactos de las alternativas consideradas y evalúa los efectos de las propiedades históricas de conformidad con la Sección 106 de la Ley de Preservación Histórica Nacional, así como los usos de las propiedades históricas, parques de propiedad pública, espacios recreativos y recursos de vida silvestre / aves acuáticas protegidos bajo la Sección 4 (f) de la Ley del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos. La EA estará disponible al público en la página Web del Proyecto en www.doubletrack-nwi.com para su revisión y comentarios desde el 21 de septiembre al 23 de octubre de 2017. Una copia de la EA también estará disponible para su revisión pública en los siguientes lugares: Biblioteca Pública de Gary – Sucursal Woodson, 501 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403; Biblioteca Pública de Gary – Sucursal Principal, 220 West 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402; Biblioteca Pública de Portage, 2665 Irving St, Portage, IN 46368; NICTD, 33 E. U.S. 12, Chesterton, IN 46304 (junto a la Estación Dune Park); Biblioteca Pública de Michigan City, 100 E 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360; Biblioteca Pública de Westchester, 200 West Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN, 46304; Administración Federal de Tránsito, Región 5 – 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60606.

El NICTD llevará a cabo dos audiencias públicas para presentar la EA y solicitar los comentarios del público: el miércoles 11 de octubre, de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. en Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403, y el jueves 12 de octubre de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m., en el Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360.

Estas audiencias se llevarán a cabo bajo el formato de jornada de puertas abiertas. Se pueden realizar comentarios sobre la EA de forma verbal a un relator de la corte o por escrito durante la audiencia pública. Los lugares de las audiencias son accesibles para personas con discapacidades. Cualquier persona que requiera un intérprete, incluyendo servicios de lenguaje de señas, u otros servicios en las audiencias públicas, debe comunicarse con el NICTD por correo electrónico, teléfono (219) 926-5744 ext.308, o con el servicio de retransmisión telefónica de Indiana (Relay Indiana) al 711, con un mínimo de 5 días de anticipación a la fecha de la audiencia. Para más información en español, visite el sitio Web del proyecto en: www.doubletrack-nwi.com.

Los comentarios pueden ser presentados durante las audiencias públicas, en línea en www.doubletrack- nwi.com/contact, por correo electrónico en [email protected], o por correo postal a NICTD, DT-NWI Project, 33 East US Highway 12, Chesterton, IN 46304.

NICTD Double Track Project Legal Notice of Availability and Notice of Open House Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), as project sponsor to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA)/Section 4(f) Evaluation pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to evaluate the Double Track NWI Project. The Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) Project would construct a second track along the South Shore Line from Virginia Street in Gary to E. Michigan Boulevard in Michigan City. The EA documents the benefits and impacts of the alternatives considered. The EA also evaluates the effects of historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the uses of property from historic properties, publicly-owned parks, recreation, and wildlife/waterfowl resources protected under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act. The EA is available on the Project website www.doubletrack-nwi.com for public review and comment from September 21 to October 23, 2017. A copy of the EA is also available for public review at the following locations: Gary Public Library – Woodson Branch, 501 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403; Gary Public Library – Main Branch, 220 West 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402; Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St, Portage, IN 46368; NICTD, 33 E. U.S. 12, Chesterton, IN 46304 (adjacent to Dune Park Station); Michigan City Public Library, 100 E 4th Street, Michigan City, IN 46360; Westchester Public Library, 200 West Indiana Ave., Chesterton, IN, 46304; and Federal Transit Administration Region 5 – 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60606.

NICTD will hold two public hearings to present the EA and solicit public comments: Wednesday, October 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Miller Beach Arts and Creative District, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S Lake St, Gary, IN 46403 and Thursday, October 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Stardust Event Center, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360.

These hearings will be conducted in an open house format. Comments on the EA may be made verbally to a court reporter or in writing during the public hearing. The hearing locations are accessible to people with disabilities. For any person requiring an interpreter, including sign language services, or other accommodations at the public hearings, contact NICTD through email, telephone (219) 926-5744 ext.308, or Relay Indiana at 711 a minimum of 5 days in advance of the hearing date. Para más información en español, visite el sitio web del proyecto en: www.doubletrack-nwi.com.

Comments may be submitted at the public hearings, on line at www.doubletrack-nwi.com/contact, via email at [email protected], or in writing, mailed to NICTD, DT-NWI Project, 33 East U.S. Highway 12, Chesterton, IN 46304.