Will Gather Public Comments on Proposed I-65 Expansion & Illiana Expressway
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) will commence a 30-day public comment period on October 14, 2013 and ending November 20, 2013 to gather public comments on amendments to NIRPC’s 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan (2040 CRP) and 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) which will add the proposed I-65 expansion and Illiana Expressway. Additionally, the public comment period encompasses a new Air Quality Conformity Analysis which includes these projects.
As part of this public comment period, four public meetings will be held as follows:
• November 2: John W. Anderson Library, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• November 5: Lowell Middle School, 19250 Cline Avenue, Lowell, IN, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• November 13: NIRPC, 6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• November 19: Michigan City City Hall, 100 E Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The comments received at these meetings will be compiled into a public comment summary report and responded to, along with other comments received during the 30-day comment period. The summary report will be made available to the public and distributed to NIRPC’s Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) and NIRPC’s Full Commission prior to TPC action on December 3, 2013 and the NIRPC Full Commission’s action on December 12, 2013.
Additional details regarding these actions will be posted on NIRPC’s website at http://www.nirpc.org/illiana-expressway-project. Public comments will also be accepted via email at comments@nirpc.org and the United States Postal Service, 6100 Southport Road, Portage, IN 46368. Comments on these items will be accepted until November 20, 2013.
NIRPC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization and regional council of local governments for the three counties of Northwest Indiana. NIRPC provides the forum for local elected officials, regional, leadership, and citizens to address regional issues relating to transportation, the environment and community and economic development. NIRPC seeks to develop consensus solutions with the broadest participation.
For more information, please contact NIRPC at 219-763-6060. TTY users may call 711.