The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in cooperation with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) proposes to construct a high occupancy vehicle (HOV)/express lane in the northbound direction on Interstate 680 (I-680) from State Route 237 (SR 237) to SR 84 (approximately 15 miles), within Santa Clara and Alameda Counties in and near the cities of Milpitas, Fremont, Pleasanton and the community of Sunol.

HOV lanes are also known as carpool or diamond lanes. Express lanes are HOV lanes that allow cars with just 1 person (the driver) to use the lane for a fee. The project will require the preparation of environmental studies under both the California Environmental Quality Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.

As part of the planning process, two public scoping meetings are planned to solicit comments on the scope of environmental studies being conducted for the project.

Pleasanton                               October 3, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hearst Elementary School
5301 Case Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

Fremont
October 4
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Chadbourne Elementary
801 Plymouth Ave
Fremont, CA 94539

WHERE YOU COME IN: The scoping meetings are intended to inform the public about what’s planned and solicit input regarding the environmental studies being conducted. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and provide input. Members of the public can also provide written comments to Caltrans.

All comments must be received by October 16, 2012. Please submit written comments on the scope of the environmental studies to Sheryl Garcia, Caltrans District 4, 111 Grand Avenue, Mail Station 8B, Oakland, CA 94612 or via email to Sheryl_M_Garcia@dot.ca.gov or i680HOVExpressLane@gmail.com.