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Prepared for: Federal Railroad Administration and Texas Department of Transportation Prepared by: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.

June 2015 Scoping Summary Report

Table of Contents

A. Public Scoping Meeting Materials and Notiﬁ cation ...... 3 I. Federal and Texas Register Notices ...... 4 II. Newspaper Advertisements ...... 8 III. TxDOT Press Release ...... 24 IV. Email Notiﬁ cations ...... 26 V. Environmental Justice Outreach ...... 41 VI. Public Scoping Meeting Presentation ...... 49 VII. Public Scoping Meeting Display Boards ...... 56 VIII. Public Scoping Meeting Information Materials ...... 62

B. Agency Scoping Meeting Agenda ...... 73 I. Letters of Invitation to Potential Cooperating Agencies ...... 74 II. Agency Scoping Meetings List of Invited Agencies ...... 88 III. Agency Scoping Meeting Agenda ...... 92 IV. Agency Scoping Meeting Presentations ...... 94 V. Agency Scoping Meeting Minutes ...... 100

C. Public and Agency Comments and Responses ...... 111

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A. Public Scoping Meeting Materials and Notiﬁ cation

Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service Scoping Report Summary: Appendix Draft Version 1 Prepared for: Federal Railroad Administration and Texas Department of Transportation Prepared by: Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. May 2015

I. Federal and Texas Register Notices

53094 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 172 / Friday, September 5, 2014 / Notices

balance in terms of sectors, 2. If applicable, a sponsor letter on the interested parties to comment on the demographics, and other factors U.S. organization’s letterhead that scope of the EIS. All such comments relevant to the TACA’s needs. contains a brief description of the should be provided in writing, within manner in which international trade ninety (90) days of the publication of Request for Nominations affects the U.S. organization and why this notice, at the address listed below. The Office of the U.S. Trade the applicant should be considered for Comments may also be provided orally Representative is soliciting nominations membership. or in writing at the scoping meetings. for membership on the TACA. To be 3. Applicant’s personal resume. Scoping meeting dates, times and appointed to the TACA, the following 4. An affirmative statement that the locations, in addition to related eligibility criteria must be met: applicant and, if applicable, the U.S. information about the EIS for the 1. The applicant must be a U.S. organization the applicant represents Dallas–Fort Worth Core Express service citizen. meet all eligibility requirements. can be found online at http:// 2. The applicant must not be a full- Applicants who meet the eligibility www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0214. time employee of a U.S. governmental criteria will be considered for entity. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the 3. If serving in an individual capacity, membership based on the following scope of the EIS may be mailed or the applicant must not be a federally- factors: Ability to represent the emailed within ninety (90) days of the registered lobbyist. sponsoring U.S. entity’s or U.S. publication of this notice to Michael 4. The applicant must not be organization’s and its subsector’s Johnsen, Lead Environmental Protection registered with the U.S. Department of interests on trade and development Specialist, Office of Program Delivery, Justice under the Foreign Agents matters; knowledge of and experience in Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 Registration Act; trade and development matters relevant New Jersey Avenue SE., MS–20, 5. The applicant must be able to to the work of the TACA; and ensuring Washington, DC 20590 or obtain and maintain a security that the TACA is balanced in terms of [email protected]. points of view, demographics, clearance. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: geography, and entity or organization 6. For representative members, who Michael Johnsen, Lead Environmental size. will comprise the overwhelming Protection Specialist, Office of Program majority of the TACA, the applicant Dated: August 29, 2014. Delivery, Federal Railroad must represent a U.S. organization Jewel James, Administration, 1200 New Jersey whose members (or funders) have a Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Avenue SE., MS–20, Washington, DC demonstrated interest in issues relevant Intergovernmental Affairs and Public 20590 or [email protected], or to trade and development in sub- Engagement. Melissa Neeley, Rail Projects Manager, Saharan Africa or that (a) is directly [FR Doc. 2014–21126 Filed 9–4–14; 8:45 am] Environmental Affairs Division of the engaged in the import or export of goods BILLING CODE 3290–F4–P Texas Department of Transportation, or sells its services in sub-Saharan 118 E. Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas Africa, or (b) is an association of such 78704. Telephone (512) 416–3014, entities. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION email: [email protected]. For eligibility purposes, a ‘‘U.S. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The EIS organization’’ is an organization, Federal Railroad Administration established under the laws of the United will be prepared in accordance with the States, that is controlled by U.S. Environmental Impact Statement for National Environmental Policy Act of citizens, by another U.S. organization Dallas–Fort Worth Core Express 1969 (NEPA) and the Council on (or organizations), or by a U.S. entity (or Service Environmental Quality (CEQ) entities), as determined based on its regulations for implementing NEPA and board of directors (or comparable AGENCY: Federal Railroad the FRA’s Procedures for Considering governing body), membership, and Administration (FRA), Department of Environmental Impacts as set forth in 64 funding sources, as applicable. To Transportation (DOT). FR 28545, dated May 26, 1999 qualify as a U.S. organization, more than ACTION: Notice of Intent to prepare an (Environmental Procedures). The EIS 50 percent of the board of directors (or environmental impact statement (EIS). will also address Section 106 of the comparable governing body) and more National Historic Preservation Act, than 50 percent of the membership of SUMMARY: The Federal Railroad Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of the organization to be represented must Administration (FRA) is issuing this Transportation Act of 1966 (49 U.S.C. be U.S. citizens, U.S. organizations, or notice to advise the public that FRA and 303), Executive Order 12898 and U.S. entities. Additionally, at least 50 the Texas Department of Transportation USDOT Order 5610.2(a) on percent of the organization’s annual (TxDOT) intend to prepare an Environmental Justice and other revenue must be attributable to environmental impact statement (EIS) applicable Federal and state laws and nongovernmental U.S. sources. pursuant to the National Environmental regulations. The EIS will address 7. For members who will serve in an Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for the environmental issues of concern and individual capacity, the applicant must impacts of constructing and operating will include: • possess subject matter expertise enhanced intercity passenger rail Describing the purpose and need for regarding international trade and services between Dallas and Fort Worth the Proposed Action. development issues relevant to sub- (Proposed Action). The EIS will • Describing the environment likely Saharan Africa. evaluate route and operational to be affected by the Proposed Action. To be considered for TACA alternatives for intercity passenger rail • Identifying the reasonable membership, interested persons should in the corridor that currently is only alternatives that satisfy the purpose and submit the following to Julia Friedman served by Amtrak’s long distance Texas need for the Proposed Action. at [email protected]: Eagle service. • Describing the no-build or no-action 1. Applicant’s name, title, affiliation, DATES: FRA invites the public, alternative to serve as a baseline for and contact information. governmental agencies, and all other comparison.

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• Describing the potential considered, and any significant impacts that promote innovative nationally and environmental impacts associated with are identified. Letters describing the regionally significant public the reasonable alternatives and project’s NEPA process and soliciting transportation workforce development mitigation to address significant comments will be sent to appropriate models and programs that invest in impacts. federal, state, and local agencies, Native America’s economic growth and help FRA, in cooperation with TxDOT, American tribes, and private build ladders of opportunity into the will prepare the EIS for the Dallas–Fort organizations who might have middle class for American workers. Worth Core Express service. The previously expressed or who are known DATES: Complete proposals are due by Proposed Action would provide a to have an interest in the Proposed 11:59 p.m. EDT on November 4, 2014. passenger rail connection between Action. Federal agencies with ADDRESSES: All proposals must be Dallas and Fort Worth by means of an jurisdiction by law or special expertise submitted electronically through the as-yet undetermined rail technology and with respect to potential environmental GRANTS.GOV ‘‘APPLY’’ function. All establish connectivity with other issues will be requested to act as a entities intending to apply should transportation services in Dallas and Cooperating Agency in accordance with Fort Worth, including two planned initiate the process of registering on the 40 CFR 1501.16. GRANTS.GOV Web site immediately to high-speed rail systems: Dallas–Houston In coordination with FRA, TxDOT ensure completion of registration before (the Central Texas High Speed Rail will lead the outreach activities the submission deadline. Instructions Project) and Oklahoma City–Dallas–Fort beginning with scoping meetings (dates for applying can be found on FTA’s Web Worth–Austin–San Antonio (the Texas to be determined). Public involvement site at http://www.fta.dot.gov/grants/ Oklahoma Passenger Rail Service). As a initiatives including public meetings, 13093_3561.html and in the ‘‘FIND’’ part of the EIS, the impacts of various access to a Web site, and outreach will module of GRANTS.GOV. Mail and fax alternatives and route alignments will continue throughout the EIS process. submissions will not be accepted. be analyzed including shared corridors Opportunities for public participation with other existing linear infrastructure, will be announced through mailings, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For such as railroads, roads, and utilities. In notices, advertisements, press releases specific information regarding the areas addition, the EIS will analyze the and a FRA-hosted EIS Web page, of research targeted within this NOFA, potential impacts of stations, power accessible at http://www.fra.dot.gov/ please contact Betty Jackson, Workforce facilities and maintenance facilities to Page/P0214. One or more public Development Program Manager, Office support Core Express operations. This hearings will be held after the Draft EIS of Research, Demonstration and EIS will build upon and incorporate the is released and made available for Innovation, phone: (202) 366–1730, fax: forthcoming findings of the Texas public and agency review. Public notice (202) 366–3765, or email: Oklahoma Passenger Rail Service Tier 1 will be given for the time and place of [email protected]. A TDD is EIS, and its decisions and public hearings. available at 1–800–877–8339 (TDD/ recommendations for the Fort Worth– Comments or questions concerning FIRS). Dallas connection. FRA hosts Web sites the Proposed Action and the scope of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: for the related passenger rail projects in the EIS are invited from all interested the region, which can be found on parties and should be directed to the I. Discretionary Program Overview FRA’s Web site at http:// FRA at the address provided above. A. Authority www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0715. The EIS will describe an analysis of Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et. seq. Section 5322(b) of Title 49, United technology-neutral alternatives in the Issued in Washington, DC, on August 28, States Code authorizes FTA’s study area and evaluate the specific 2014. discretionary Innovative Public environmental impacts of reasonable Corey Hill, Transportation Workforce Development alternatives in sufficient detail to allow Director, Office of Program Delivery. Program, pursuant to which FTA makes FRA to make decisions incorporating [FR Doc. 2014–21173 Filed 9–4–14; 8:45 am] grants to transit agencies and other environmental concerns consistent with BILLING CODE 4910–06–P entities to undertake workforce NEPA goals and procedures. The development activities, including those evaluation will be conducted using a that create employment training combination of Geographic Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION programs, increase minority and female System (GIS) data, field investigations, employment in transit, conduct research site visits and sampling. The primary Federal Transit Administration on public transportation and training environmental resources located within needs, and provide training and the study area that may be affected are: Innovative Public Transportation assistance for minority business Residential, commercial, and industrial Workforce Development Program opportunities. Under this authority, properties; streams and floodplains; (Ladders of Opportunity Initiative) FTA is issuing this funding opportunity wetlands and wildlife habitat; cultural AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration for the Innovative Public Transportation resources; protected lands; and open (FTA), DOT. Workforce Development, Ladders of space. FRA and TxDOT will develop ACTION: Notice of funding availability. Opportunity Initiative. FTA plans to alternatives that avoid and minimize fund nationally or regionally significant impacts to these resources. SUMMARY: The Federal Transit public transportation workforce projects Minimization and mitigation measures Administration (FTA) announces a that will assist in building ladders of will be identified within the EIS where Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) opportunity for American workers to appropriate. for the Innovative Public Transportation move into the middle class, as well as In accordance with NEPA, the FRA Workforce Development Program build the critical skillset needed in the and TxDOT invite comments and Ladders of Opportunity Initiative. FTA public transportation industry. suggestions regarding the scope of the will make available approximately $7.85 EIS from all interested parties to ensure million in funds appropriated in Fiscal B. Policy Priorities that all issues are addressed related to Year 2013 and Prior Years, in support of Supporting a highly-skilled transit this proposal, all reasonable alternatives this effort. This NOFA solicits proposals workforce is critical to maintaining a

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DALLAS/FORT WORTH HIGH-SPEED RAIL

The Texas Department of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Transportation 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation) (TxDOT) and Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center Federal Railroad Second Floor Community Meeting Room 1001 Jones Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 Administration (FRA) are studying Wednesday, November 19, 2014 a proposed high-speed passenger 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (12:30 p.m. presentation) rail service between Fort Worth and North Central Texas Council of Governments Dallas. The project will consider Transportation Council Room potential track alignments, station 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76005 locations, and more. Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation) Please join us at one of three public J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Downtown) scoping meetings to learn more about First Floor Auditorium the project and share any topics of 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 interest that should be considered in the project’s Environmental Impact Statement.

All meetings will cover the same topics and follow the same format: public information open house followed by a brief presentation and opportunity for comment.

For more information about the Dallas / Fort Worth Core Express Service project, please contact Melissa Neeley at [email protected], or (512) 416-3014; or visit TxDOT.gov and search “DFW Core Express.” Join us to discuss this important project!

www.TxDOT.gov Keyword Search: DFW Core Express

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Tren de alta velocidad en Dallas-Fort Worth

El Departamento de Transporte de Martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 de 4:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. (la presentación comienza Texas (TxDOT) y a las 6:00 p.m.) la Administración Federal de Centro de transporte intermodal de Fort Worth Ferrocarriles (FRA) segundo piso en la sala para reuniones comunitarias están estudiando 1001 Jones Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 una propuesta para un tren de pasajeros Miércoles, 19 de noviembre de 2014 de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. (la presentación comienza de alta velocidad a las 12:30 p.m.) entre Fort Worth y Dallas. El proyecto en las oficinas del Consejo de Gobiernos de Norte considerará Central de Texas alineamientos en la sala del consejo de transporte potenciales de las 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76005 vías, ubicaciones de las estaciones y Jueves, 20 de noviembre de 2014 de 4:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. (la presentación comienza mucho más. a las 6:00 p.m.) Por favor librería central J. Erik Jonsson, en downtown acompáñenos en el auditorio en el primer piso una de las tres 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 juntas públicas de acercamiento a la comunidad para aprender más sobre el proyecto y compartir cualquier otro tema de interés que debería ser considerado en la declaración de impacto ambiental del proyecto.

Todas las juntas abarcarán los mismos temas y seguirán el mismo formato: una casa abierta con información pública seguida de una pequeña presentación y oportunidad para declarar comentarios.

Para obtener más información sobre el proyecto de servicio exprés para el núcleo de Dallas/Fort Worth, por favor comuníquese con Melissa Neeley al correo electrónico [email protected] o al (512) 416-3014. También puede ir a TxDOT.gov y busque “DFW Core Express”. ¡Acompáñenos a discutir este proyecto importante!

Si usted o alguien que conoce tiene una necesidad especial de comuni- cación, como servicio de traducción en su idioma, o alojamiento por favor comuníquese con el contacto de TxDOT que se proporciona anteriormente 48 horas antes de la junta.

www.TxDOT.gov Palabra clave para la búsqueda: DFW Core Express

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DALLAS/FORT WORTH HIGH-SPEED RAIL The Texas Department of Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Transportation 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation) (TxDOT) and Federal Railroad Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center Administration Second Floor Community Meeting Room (FRA) are 1001 Jones Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 studying a proposed high-speed passenger Wednesday, November 19, 2014 rail service between Fort Worth and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (12:30 p.m. presentation) Dallas. The project will consider North Central Texas Council of Governments potential track alignments, station locations, and more. Transportation Council Room 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76005 Please join us at one of three public scoping meetings to learn Thursday, November 20, 2014 more about the project and share 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation) any topics of interest that should J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Downtown) be considered in the project’s First Floor Auditorium Environmental Impact Statement. 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201 All meetings will cover the same topics and follow the same format: public information open house followed by a brief presentation and opportunity for comment.

If you or someone you know requires special communication, such as language translation, or other accommodations, please notify TxDOT at the contact provided above at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

www.TxDOT.gov Keyword Search: DFW Core Express

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III. TxDOT Press Release

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TxDOT Seeking Public Feedback on High-Speed/Express Rail Between Dallas, Fort Worth Home > Inside TxDOT > Media Center > Statewide News & Events

Contact: Media Relations Phone: (512) 463-8700 Date: Nov. 12, 2014

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will host three meetings to receive comments from the public on the proposed DFW Core Express Service, the proposed 32-mile, high-speed/express rail line between Dallas and Fort Worth. TxDOT and the FRA are gathering public comments to include in the rail line’s official Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The public is invited to share input on potential track routes, station locations and any potential impacts such a line could have on the environment. The public scoping meetings are part of the public comment period that is required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

"Receiving feedback from the public will provide TxDOT and the FRA with the information needed to conduct a thorough environmental and economic assessment of the project,” said Bill Meadows, chairman of the Commission for High-Speed Rail in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. “The transparency of the public comment period will also ensure all federal and state guidelines are met for this proposal."

All meetings will cover the same topics and follow the same format: a public information open house followed by a brief presentation and opportunity for comment. Those unable to attend the meetings in person can still submit comments to official EIS online. The public comment period will remain open until Dec. 15, 2014.

Public Scoping Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, Nov. 18 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation, 6:30 p.m. public comments) Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center Second Floor Community Meeting Room 1001 Jones Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Wednesday, Nov. 19 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (12:30 p.m. presentation, 1 p.m. public comments) North Central Texas Council of Government Transportation Council Room 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76005

Thursday, Nov. 20 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (6 p.m. presentation, 6:30 public comments) J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Downtown) First Floor Auditorium 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX 75201

More information on the project can be found at TxDOT.gov. For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at [email protected] or (512) 463-8700.

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IV. Email Notiﬁ cations

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Vela, Linda C.

From: Mark Werner, TxDOT on behalf of Mark Werner, TxDOT Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 8:30 PM To: Vela, Linda C. Subject: DFW High-Speed and Express Rail: PUBLIC MEETINGS NOV. 18-20

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PUBLIC MEETING Join us to discuss potential high-speed and express rail between Dallas and Fort Worth!

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are studying a proposed high-speed and express passenger rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. The project will consider potential track alignments, station locations, and more. Please join us at one of three public scoping meetings to learn more about the project and share any topics

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of interest that should be considered in the project’s Environmental Impact Statement.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Open House: 4:30-6 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m. Public comments: 6:30 p.m. Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center Second Floor Community Meeting Room 1001 Jones Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 This meeting is accessible via public transit. Paid parking is also available at on-street meters and in adjacent parking lots.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Open House: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:30 p.m. Public Comments: 1 p.m. North Central Texas Council of Governments Transportation Council Room 616 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76005 Free parking is available.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 Open House: 4:30-6 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m. Public Comments: 6:30 p.m. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Downtown) First Floor Auditorium

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1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201 This meeting is accessible via public transit. Paid parking is also available at on-street meters and in the City of Dallas underground parking garage, which is accessible via Young Street (eastbound) between Akard and Ervay streets.

This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration will help us better plan for this event and is appreciated but not required.

MEETING REGISTRATION

All meetings will cover the same topics and follow the same format: public information open house followed by a brief presentation and opportunity for comment. For more information about the Dallas / Fort Worth Core Express Service project, please visit TxDOT.gov and search “DFW Core Express” or contact us using the information below.

If you or someone you know requires special communication, such as language translation, or other accommodations, please notify TxDOT at the contact provided below at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Texas Department of Transportation Rail Planning Section Manager

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125 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 486-5137

The study area for this effort is shown below. If you live, work, or travel within this area, we highly encourage your participation!

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From: Mark Werner, TxDOT on behalf of Mark Werner, TxDOT Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 5:58 PM To: Vela, Linda C. Subject: REMINDER: DFW High-Speed and Express Rail: COMMENT PERIOD CLOSES 12/15

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REMINDER The initial comment period for the Dallas/Fort Worth Core Express Service scoping meetings is nearing an end. Please share your thoughts with us today.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are studying a proposed high-speed and express passenger rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. The study, which will span the next few years, will consider potential track alignments, station locations, and more.

Public meetings were held earlier this month to share early information about the project and listen to public comments. We'd like to know what issues, opportunities or concerns should be addressed as part of the project's review. What questions need to be answered? What can you share about your community that the study team should know as we get started?

The comment period related to the scoping meetings is scheduled to close on

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Monday, December 15, 2014. While public comments are always welcome, those received or postmarked by December 15, 2014 will be included in the scoping meeting record.

We invite you to learn more about the project and submit your comments today!

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How to Submit Your Comments We encourage the public to submit comments on or before December 15, 2014, to be included in the public scoping meeting summary report; however, the public can provide comments at any time. Please submit your comments via traditional or electronic mail using the following information.

Texas Department of Transportation Rail Planning Section Manager 125 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 486-5137 [email protected]

The study area for this effort is shown below. If you live, work, or travel within this area, we highly encourage your participation!

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Vela, Linda C.

From: Mark Werner, TxDOT on behalf of Mark Werner, TxDOT Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 4:21 PM To: Vela, Linda C. Subject: Updated Dallas Parking Information: DFW High-Speed and Express Rail: PUBLIC MEETINGS NOV. 18-20

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PUBLIC MEETING Join us to discuss potential high-speed and express rail between Dallas and Fort Worth!

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about the project and share any topics of interest that should be considered in the project’s Environmental Impact Statement.

Thursday, November 20, 2014 Open House: 4:30-6 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m. Public Comments: 6:30 p.m. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Downtown)

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First Floor Auditorium 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201 PARKING UPDATE: Paid parking is available via Wood Street, north of Young Street. This meeting is accessible via public transit.

This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration will help us better plan for this event and is appreciated but not required.

MEETING REGISTRATION

Texas Department of Transportation Rail Planning Section Manager 125 E. 11th Street

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Austin, TX 78701 (512) 486-5137

The study area for this effort is shown below. If you live, work, or travel within this area, we highly encourage your participation!

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Dallas - Fort Worth Core Express Service Project Public Scoping Meeting Agency and Organization Notifications

The following agencies and organizations received mailings or email notifications of the public scoping meetings.

Agencies and Organizations American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Cities/Counties Asian American Contractors Association of Texas City of Dallas Public Information Office Black Contractor Association (Dallas) City of Fort Worth Communications and Public COMTO - Dallas Chapter Engagement Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce City of Arlington Office of Communications DFW Minority Supplier Development Council City of Grand Prairie Communications and Marketing Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of City of Irving Communications Department Commerce City of Richland Hills Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of City of Hurst Communications & Marketing Commerce City of Bedford Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce City of Euless Communications & Marketing Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Office Commerce City of Dalworthington Gardens Heb Chamber of Commerce Town of Pantego Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Elected Officials Offices Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Dallas City Council District 1 Greater Grand Prairie Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dallas City Council District 2 Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce Dallas City Council District 3 Regional Hispanic Contractors Association Dallas City Council District 6 Dallas County Commissioner Precinct 4 District Southeast Fort Worth, Inc. Office Southlake Chamber of Commerce Dallas County Commissioner Precinct 3 District Southwest Dallas Chamber of Commerce Office Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Fort Worth City Council District 4 Commerce Fort Worth City Council District 5 U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce- Southwest Fort Worth City Council District 8 West Dallas Chamber of Commerce Fort Worth City Council District 9 West Dallas Business Association Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 2 Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 3 Southeast Fort Worth, Inc. Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 4 East Fort Worth Business Association Irving City Council Place 1 Advocacy Organizations Irving City Council Place 3 North Texas Asian American Cultural Association Irving City Council Place 4 NAACP Dallas Irving Mayor Pro Tem Arlington NAACP Branch Arlington City Council District 1 NAACP Irving-Carrollton Branch Arlington City Council District 4 NAACP Grand Prairie Branch Grand Prairie City Council District 1 NAACP Fort Worth Grand Prairie City Council District 5 100 Black Men of Greater Dallas Chambers & Business/Development Organizations Urban League of Greater Dallas

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Dallas Neighborhood Associations First Christian Church Trinity Oaks Grand Prairie Spanish 7th Day Adventist Ledbetter Gardens Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Greenleaf Village Catholic Church of St. Mary the Virgin Arlington Park Lamar Baptist Westmoreland Heights Tabernacle Baptist La L'aceate Fort Worth Churches La Loma Southcliff Baptist Church Muncie Pantego Bible Church Kidd Springs Cornerstone of Faith Church Kessler Neighbors United Arabic Christian Fellowship Kessler Square Crossroads Tabernacle Kessler Park Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Kessler Plaza Grace Bible Church East Kessler Park The Potter's House Fort Worth Campus West Kessler Fort Worth Recreation Centers Stevens Park Estates and/or Village Andrew Doc Session Community Stephens Park Village Community Action Partners (Far Southeast) Arcadia Park (Cockrell Hill) Diamond Hill Community Center Fort Worth Neighborhood Associations Eugene Mc Cray Community Center Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations Fire Station Community Center East Fort Worth Neighborhoods Coalition Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center Neighbors Working Together Hillside Community Center Neighborhoods of East Fort Worth Martin Luther King Community Center Neighborhoods of East Fort Worth North Tri-Ethnic Community Center Riverside Alliance Northside Community Center United Communities Association of South Fort Riverside Community Center Worth Sycamore Community Center Carter Riverside Thomas Place Community Center Harmony Hills Neighborhood Association Worth Heights Community Center United Riverside Fort Worth Libraries Near East Side BOLD (Butler Outreach Library Division) Butler Residents Central Library West Meadowbrook COOL (Cavile Outreach Opportunity Library) Historic Randol's Mill Valley Alliance Diamond Hill/Jarvis Library White Lake Hills East Berry Branch Library Dallas Churches East Regional Library African American Pastors Coalition Ella Mae Shamblee Library Iglesia Luz del Mundo Haltom City Public Library Church El Buen Samaritano eSkills Library & Job Center Victory Outreach Dallas Northside Library New Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Richland Hills Public Library Arlington Park First Baptist Church Riverside Library Faith Assembly of God Seminary South Library Mt. Olive Baptist Church Fort Worth Senior Centers Dallas West Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Arlington Central Senior Center Grand Prairie & Arlington Churches Arlington-New York Senior Center

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Casa Senior Center Irving Public Libraries Diamond Hill Senior Center Irving Central Library Eugene McCray Senior Center East Branch Library Fellowship Corner Senior Center West Irving Library Goodrich Center for the Deaf Senior Center Cockrell Hill Haltom City Senior Center Cockrell Hill Public Library Handley Meadowbrook Senior Center Grand Prairie Roosevelt Center Charley Taylor Recreation Center Stop Six Senior Center Dalworth Recreation Center Dallas Recreation Centers Grand Prairie Main Library Anita Martinez Recreation Center The Summit Arcadia Recreation Center Tony Shotwell Branch Library Arlington Park Recreation Center Tony Shotwell Life Center Bachman Recreation Center Arlington Recreation & Senior Centers Eloise Lundy Recreation Center Dottie Lynn Recreation Center Exall Recreation Center Elzie Odom Athletic Center Grauwyler Recreation Center Eunice Recreation Center Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center Senior Recreation Center at New York Avenue K.B. Polk Recreation Center Arlington Public Libraries Kidd Springs Recreation Center East Arlington Branch Library Martin Weiss Recreation Center George W Hawkes Central Library Nash-Davis Recreation Center Lake Arlington Branch Library Reverchon Recreation Center Northeast Branch Library Dallas Public Libraries Richland Hills Public Library Arcadia Park Library Hurst Public Library Bachman Lake Library Bedford Public Library J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Euless Public Library Dallas West Branch Library Colleges and Universities Grauwyler Park Library El Centro College North Oak Cliff Library El Centro College West Campus Oak Lawn Library North Lake College South Campus Preston Royal Library UTA Office of Communications Dallas Senior Centers Tarrant County College Southeast Campus Office of Public Relations Elmwood-King New Beginning Senior Center Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Library Emeritus Center at Mountain View College Social Service Agencies Jefferson Senior Center Dallas County Health and Human Services West Dallas Senior Center Tarrant County Public Health Irving Recreation & Senior Centers Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Austin Recreation Center Dallas County Welfare Division Georgia Farrow Recreation Center Dallas County Veteran's Service Office Heritage Senior Center Irving Cares Houston Recreation Center Catholic Charities Santa Clara Regional Lee Park Recreation Center Community Center Lively Pointe Catholic Charities West Dallas Family Service Mustang Recreation Center Center Catholic Charities Dallas Family Assistance Northwest Recreation Center Program Senter Recreation Center Catholic Charities Fort Worth Main Campus

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Catholic Charities Fort Worth Arlington Office Dallas County Family Resources Catholic Charities Fort Worth Northeast Office Vecinos Unidos Community Centers & Services Texas State Dept. of Human Services West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. Dallas WIC Program West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. WIC Program, Irving Catholic Charities Dallas WIC Program, Fort Worth Texas State Dept. of Human Services WIC Program, Arlington Tarrant County Advocate Program WIC Program, Bedford

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Greetings,

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are studying ap roposed high-speed and express passenger rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas.

The project is just getting started and will consider potential track alignments, station locations, and more.

The enclosed fliers provide information aboutt hree upcoming public meetings in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, November 18 through 20, 2014.

The purpose of the meetings is to explain the environmental study for this proposed passenger rail service and hear from community members about any topics of interest that should be considered in the project’s federal Environmental Impact Statement. Each of the meetings will follow the same format and provide the same opportunity for public input.

We are eager to hear from area residents, property owners, business owners, and other regional stakeholders.W ould you please place these in a prominent location so that your patrons might take one? We are also happy to provide additional copies or an email version of the flier upon request.

Additional project information is available online at www.TxDOT.gov (keyword search: Dallas Fort Worth Express).

If you or someone you know requires special communication, such as language translation, or other accommodations, please notify TxDOT at the contact provided above at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Mark Werner at [email protected] or (512) 486-5137 to arrange special accommodations or to ask any questions about the project or upcoming meetings.

We appreciate your assistance in spreading the word about this important project.

Thank you!

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HIGH-SPEED AND EXPRESS RAIL PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS

Connecting Dallas to Fort Worth Tuesday, November 18, 2014 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is leading the effort to Open House: 4:30-6 p.m. develop an environmental study and is working cooperatively with the Presentation: 6 p.m. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to discuss potential high-speed Public comments: 6:30 p.m. Fort Worth Intermodal and express rail between Dallas and Fort Worth. This plan will identify Transportation Center opportunities to invest in higher speed passenger rail between Dallas and Second Floor Meeting Room Fort Worth. The study will include development of: 1001 Jones Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 a reasonable number of alternatives an evaluation of any environmental impacts Wednesday, November 19, 2014 a recommended alignment Open House: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:30 p.m. Public Comments: 1 p.m. The end goal is to balance the needs of the public in a manner that North Central Texas ensures safe, efficient travel. The proposed route would connect Council of Government Offices downtown Dallas with downtown Fort Worth. The study will evaluate the Transportation Council Room 616 Six Flags Drive alternative alignments as well as alternative station and maintenance Arlington, Texas 76005 facility locations. This study will not identify a recommended or preferred rail vehicle or technology for the corridor. Thursday, November 20, 2014 Open House: 4:30-6 p.m. Presentation: 6 p.m. Public Comments: 6:30 p.m. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Auditorium, 1st Floor, Concourse Area 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201

Contact Information We encourage the public to submit comments on or before December 15, 2014, to be included in the public scoping meeting summary report; however, the public can provide comments at any time. For further information, please contact: Texas Department of Transportation Rail Planning Section Manager 125 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 486-5137

www.TxDOT.gov | Keyword: DFW Core Express

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Servicio Exprés para el Núcleo de Dallas/Fort Worth JUNTAS PÚBLICAS SOBRE TREN DE ALTA VELOCIDAD/EXPRÉS

Conectando a Dallas y Fort Worth Martes, 18 de noviembre de 2014 El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT) está liderando el Exhibiciones: 4:30-6 p.m. esfuerzo para desarrollar un estudio ambiental y está cooperando con la Presentación: 6 p.m. Comentarios públicos: 6:30 p.m. Administración Federal de Ferrocarriles (FRA) para hablar sobre la Centro de transporte intermodal de Fort Worth posibilidad de un tren de pasajeros de alta velocidad y un tren exprés Segundo piso en la sala para reuniones entre Fort Worth y Dallas. Este plan identificará las oportunidades para comunitarias 1001 Jones Street invertir en trenes de pasajeros de alta velocidad o servicio exprés entre Fort Worth, TX 76102 Fort Worth y Dallas. El estudio incluirá el desarrollo de: un número razonable de alternativas Miércoles, 19 de noviembre de 2014 Exhibiciones: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. una evaluación de los impactos al medioambiente Presentación: 12:30 p.m. un alineación recomendada Comentarios públicos: 1 p.m. El objetivo final es balancear las necesidades del público de una manera En las oficinas del Consejo de Gobiernos de que garantiza un viaje seguro y eficiente. La alineación recomendada Norte Central de Texas en la sala del consejo de transporte conectara el centro de Dallas con el centro de Fort Worth. El estudio 616 Six Flags Drive evaluara las alineaciones alternativas, así como ubicación de las Arlington, TX 76005 estaciones alternativa y las instalaciones de mantenimiento. Este Jueves, 20 de noviembre de 2014 estudio no identificara un vehículo ferroviario o tecnología recomendada Exhibiciones: 4:30-6 p.m. o preferida para el corredor. Presentación: 6 p.m. Comentarios públicos: 6:30 p.m. Mapa de el área de estudio Librería central J. Erik Jonsson, El auditorio en el primer piso 1515 Young Street Dallas, TX 75201

Contáctenos Le invitamos al público a someter comentarios antes del 15 de diciembre de 2014, para ser incluidos en el resumen de la junta pública. Sin embargo, el público puede proporcionar comentarios en cualquier momento. Para más información, comuníquese con:

TxDOT Rail Planning Section Manager 125 E. 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 (512) 486-5137

www.TxDOT.gov | Palabra clave: DFW Core Express

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Today’s Agenda

Welcome Overview of High-Speed Rail in Texas Dallas to Fort Worth Project Overview Studying the Project Under the Federal National DALLAS/FORT Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) WORTH CORE EXPRESS SERVICE Public & Agency Involvement Public Comment Session Public Scoping Meeting Return to Open House for Q&A November 18, 2014