The Downtown Living Advocates (DLA) released a position paper on the high speed rail proposal this afternoon. Hopefully, DLA’s work will help you with your assessment of the different options. I encourage you to think globally about this issue, so we achieve the best possible outcome for the City of Raleigh. Sifting through all the information related to high speed, regional and local passenger rail systems and freight rail systems is a daunting task, but a project of this significance really deserves our attention. I hope you are able to attend the public hearing Monday evening. This road show should be an excellent learning experience for us all.
DLA to Present Organization's Position on the High Speed Train Path
Monday, July 26th will be an important opportunity for residents to learn about the high-speed rail plans, and specifically the environmental assessment associated with the train pathways into Downtown Raleigh. The DLA Board has developed our organization's position on the various alternative train pathways, and will speaking at the hearing on Monday evening.
If you are unable to attend the meeting Monday, don't miss the DLA General Meeting Tuesday where we'll recap the events from the previous evening.
Highlights of DLA position statement on High Speed Train Pathway Alternatives Through Downtown Raleigh:
The DLA recommends:
• Downtown-wide Quiet Zones at all rail crossings
• Alternative transit alignment NC3, trains travel along the Norfolk Southern west side of Capital Boulevard
• Tunneling the tracks at Jones Street and parallel to Glenwood South, so as to permit Jones Street to remain open
Read the full report.
We encourage DLA members and all residents of Downtown Raleigh to attend this important hearing. Additionally, the SEHSR is now accepting input from the public on the environmental impacts of the rail corridor, with the comment period scheduled to end on August 30th.
And, we want to hear from you about this important subject, so please take a moment and COMPLETE THIS SURVEY. You may also send your comments by replying to this message or directly to admin@raleighdla.com.
We have included a list of links below to provide you with further information and on the broader subject of the developing plans for Raleigh's new public transport network.
DLA General Meeting - Tuesday, July 27th
Where: Capitol Park Club Room, 911 North Blount Street, Raleigh
When: July 27, from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Tell your neighbors: Post this flyer in your building or neighborhood
Directions: Located directly behind Peace College - the meeting room is on the 1st floor, past the reception desk. Just look for the DLA sign! Just a short walk from the R-Line stop at Seaboard Station. All DLA members are invited. Meeting is open to the public.
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