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MARCH 18, 2014 NOISE BARRIER PUBLIC MEETING
ODOT-District 8, in conjunction with ME/IBI Group, will host an open house-style Public Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to gather public input to determine if there is a desire for noise barriers along the I-75 Thru the Valley project. The Public Meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lockland High School (Cafeteria; located at 249 W. Forrer Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215). The public can park in the fenced parking lot at the corner of W. Forrer Street and Cross Street and enter through Door 13. The public may visit any time between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to view exhibits and ask questions; no formal presentation will be made. Visit the UPDATES page for PDF copies of the Public Meeting handouts, exhibits, and other information.

 
JUNE 21, 2012 NOISE BARRIER PUBLIC MEETING
A Noise Barrier Public Meeting was held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lockland High School. The public meeting was held to present the results of the I-75 Thru the Valley noise barrier analysis, and to solicit the comments, opinions, and preferences of affected residents in regard to the potential construction of six (6) new noise barriers.
Click on the link below to find out more about what was presented at the meeting.
 
 
MAY 13, 2010 PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing for the project was held on Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a brief 10-minute presentation beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center. Written and verbal public comments on the project were received during this hearing.
Click on the link below to find out more about what was presented at the hearing.
 
 
SECTION 106 CULTURAL HISTORIC RESOURCES
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties.
Click on the following links to find out more about the Section 106 process and consulting parties:
 
JULY 19, 2006 PUBLIC MEETING
The third public meeting was held on July 19, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Click on the link below to find out more about what was presented at the meeting.
 
JUNE 29, 2005 PUBLIC MEETING
The second public meeting was held on June 29, 2005 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Click on the link below to find out more about what was presented at the meeting.
06/29/05 Public Meeting Summary, Handouts, and Exhibits
 
 
JANUARY 19, 2005 PUBLIC MEETING
The first Public Meeting for the I-75 Thru the Valley project was held on June 29, 2005 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Sharonville Convention Center.
Click on the link below to find out more about what was presented at the meeting.
 
 
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
During the beginning steps of the project, the project team met with several community groups to discuss the Thru the Valley project. Some meetings were informal to share basic information, while other meetings included formal presentations
Presentations for select meetings can be found by clicking here.
A listing of past Community Meetings can be found here.
 
 
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
The Implementation Committee was established by ODOT at the beginning of the project to ensure that the interests of each community in the project area were represented. The committee has played a vital role in keeping the public informed and collecting public input as the project progressed. During the preliminary stages of the project the committee met regularly.
Meeting minutes from past Implementation Committee sessions can be found here.
Implementation Committee meeting locations and dates can be found here.
 
AESTHETICS COMMITTEE
The Aesthetics Committee was established by ODOT to provide assistance and input on the aesthetic vision for the corridor. The committee included representatives from various community groups and organizations represented on the Implementation Committee, in addition to transportation agencies. Committee members aided in the development of the vision for the project, provided recommendations to the Project Team on aesthetic treatments, communicated decisions back to their respective agencies/constituents, and identified project issues and community values.
 
MOBILE DISPLAY
A mobile display, illustrating the overall study area and proposed improvements, was created by the project team to explain the details and goals of the Thru the Valley project. The display was circulated throughout various public locations (libraries, community and government buildings and local events) within the project area.
Last Updated: 03/11/2014 09:03:48