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From: Valentino, Danielle [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of SR710ConversationsSent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:46 PMTo: 'Janka, Bahman'; [email protected]; SR710ConversationsCc: Dock, Fred; Beck, Michael; Bertoni, Vince; Paige-Saeki, JenniferSubject: RE: City of Pasadena's Scoping Comments for Draft EIR/EIS for the 710 Gap Closure ProjectThank you for your submission. Please note that your official scoping comment has been received andwill be considered.
From: Janka, Bahman [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 3:34 PMTo: [email protected]; SR710ConversationsCc: Dock, Fred; Beck, Michael; Bertoni, Vince; Paige-Saeki, JenniferSubject: City of Pasadena's Scoping Comments for Draft EIR/EIS for the 710 Gap Closure Project
Dear Mr. Kosinski:
Attached is the City of Pasadena’s Scoping Comments for the Draft Environmental ImpactReport/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the 710 Gap Closure Project.
A copy of this letter is also being sent to your office via US Mail.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this process.
_________________________Bahman Janka, P.E.Transportation AdministratorCity of PasadenaDepartment of TransportationTel: (626) 744-4610Fax: (626) 396-8693E-mail: [email protected]
From: Wufoo [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:42 AMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: Feedback - SR-710 Conversations [#66]
Name * Jae Rand
Email [email protected]
*
Address
860 N. Ave 65
Los Angeles, CA
United States
Select a Subject
*
Comment for scoping record
Comment *
I would like to see covered in the Environmental Impact Report (1.) Air quality in the propos
ground or underground alternatives.(2.) Using other multi
to improve air quality and movement of people and goods.(3.) Impact on street traffic around on
ramps. (4.) Safety if an underground option is chos
Most major cities in the US, Europe, and Asia have alternate transportation systems to move large
amounts of people so cars are not the only alternative. More people would be willing to not use their
vehicles if we had alternatives. I have lived in cities with alternative transportation choices and only
rarely needed a car.
From: Wufoo [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:25 PMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: Feedback - SR-710 Conversations [#71]
Name * Joseph Eisenberg
Email [email protected]
CA 90042
United States
Comment for scoping record
I would like to see covered in the Environmental Impact Report (1.) Air quality in the propos
ground or underground alternatives.(2.) Using other multi-modal approaches instead of more freeways
to improve air quality and movement of people and goods.(3.) Impact on street traffic around on
ramps. (4.) Safety if an underground option is chosen. (5.) The true cost of completing this project.
Most major cities in the US, Europe, and Asia have alternate transportation systems to move large
amounts of people so cars are not the only alternative. More people would be willing to not use their
cles if we had alternatives. I have lived in cities with alternative transportation choices and only
[email protected]]Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:25 PM
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Eisenberg
I would like to see covered in the Environmental Impact Report (1.) Air quality in the proposed above
modal approaches instead of more freeways
to improve air quality and movement of people and goods.(3.) Impact on street traffic around on-
en. (5.) The true cost of completing this project.
Most major cities in the US, Europe, and Asia have alternate transportation systems to move large
amounts of people so cars are not the only alternative. More people would be willing to not use their
cles if we had alternatives. I have lived in cities with alternative transportation choices and only
*
Phone Number (562) 618-8243
Address
1429 E Florida St Apt 302
Long Beach, CA
United States
Select a Subject
*
Comment for scoping record
Comment *
Don't extend the 710 freeway!
Use the money for transit, walking and bikes.
Instead:
1. Remove the SR-710 freeway between the 10 freeway and Valley blvd by
boulevard and linear park.
2. Expand transit to reduce car traffic and pollution and spur transit
For example, add a second track to the Metrolink line from LA to San Bernardino and add stations in
the San Gabriel Valley. Add express service (run by Metrolink?) along the Blue Line by using the
parallel freight track for limit-stop service from Long Beach to LA. And use some of the money to
connect the Blue Line and Gold Line with the planned Regional Connector
District station could be restored)
3. Create complete, living and green streets in the San Gabriel Vally and Pasadena, that promote safe
walking and cycling and create vibrant public spaces, so people don't feel the need to drive
8243
1429 E Florida St Apt 302
90802
Comment for scoping record
Use the money for transit, walking and bikes.
710 freeway between the 10 freeway and Valley blvd by transforming it into a
2. Expand transit to reduce car traffic and pollution and spur transit-oriented development.
For example, add a second track to the Metrolink line from LA to San Bernardino and add stations in
briel Valley. Add express service (run by Metrolink?) along the Blue Line by using the
stop service from Long Beach to LA. And use some of the money to
connect the Blue Line and Gold Line with the planned Regional Connector (perhaps the Financial
3. Create complete, living and green streets in the San Gabriel Vally and Pasadena, that promote safe
walking and cycling and create vibrant public spaces, so people don't feel the need to drive
transforming it into a
oriented development.
For example, add a second track to the Metrolink line from LA to San Bernardino and add stations in
briel Valley. Add express service (run by Metrolink?) along the Blue Line by using the
stop service from Long Beach to LA. And use some of the money to
(perhaps the Financial
3. Create complete, living and green streets in the San Gabriel Vally and Pasadena, that promote safe
walking and cycling and create vibrant public spaces, so people don't feel the need to drive to
Hollywood or Santa Monica to get that experience or get exercise.
4. Reduce freight truck traffic and pollution by expanding on dock rail at the Ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach, and encouraging freight to switch from truck to the Alameda Corridor and Alameda
Corridor East.
5. To reduce traffic, start charing an anti-congestion fee at rush hour for single occupancy cars, to
encourage people to carpool or take transit instead. And take one of the existing lanes and make it a
carpool on the 710 (no need to widen the road)
From: Tori Kjer [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 10:25 PMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: Re: Feedback - SR-710 Conversations [#67]
I thought I included my address. Here it is: 3335 Dorchester Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90032. Thank you,
Tori
On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM, SR710Conversations <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello Tori,
Thank you for sending your comment.
Please note that if you would like your comment to be considered in the official administrativerecord, please write back and provide your physical address (along with your comment).
I do not see your physical address included in your submission below.
From: Wufoo [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 11:22 AMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: Feedback - SR-710 Conversations [#67]
Name * Tori Kjer
Email ([email protected]) * [email protected]
Select a Subject * Comment for scoping record
Comment * I am writing to voice my concern and vehement opposition to
any extension of the 710 freeway. The extension is expensive
and will only continue the congestion and air quality
problems that currently impact the 710 corridor. Extending a
freeway, similar to adding lanes does not address the larger
issues related to traffic and congestion. Metro and others
should be looking to alternatives including the use of trains
to move goods and services in and out of the region.
Thank you,
Tori Kjer
From: NO 710FWY [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 9:36 AMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: Re: 710 Fwy Connector/Tunneling
Address is 5004 Navarro St., LA CA 90032
On Thu, Apr 14, 2011 at 6:59 PM, SR710Conversations <[email protected]> wrote:Hello Joe,
Thank you for sending your comment.
Please note that if you would like your comment to be considered in the official administrativerecord, please write back and provide your physical address (along with your comment).
I do not see your physical address included in your submission below.
From: NO 710FWY [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:56 PMTo: SR710Conversations; [email protected]
Subject: RE: 710 Fwy Connector/Tunneling
To Ron Kosinki,
The 710 Tunnel Fwy scoping process and overall process has been dreadfully lacking in any beneficialanalysis that would provide those directly affected by the project and taxpayer community any usefulinformation on what is true the purpose of the tunnel project. At this time the El Sereno Communitylacks information on the benefits of closing the gap; adverse impacts of the tunnel project ; airquality before and after the project is completed; proposed ways to decrease environmental impacts;project cost and funding source; and alternative plans or why this route is being looked at more thanothers when other routes appear to be more suitable for tunneling.Further analysis is needed on the following issues before this project or project route can be chosen.
Please provide an analysis on the following: adverse impacts of the tunnel project; air quality fromvents, portals and towers that will be used to vent the tunnel; proposed ways to decreaseenvironmental impacts; project cost and funding source; and alternative plans like rail and buses, bikeroutes, additional Park area as environmental mitigation.Another task that is equally important that must be done is public disclosure of all politicalcontributions/donations to all government officials associated in anyway with the 710 project orcontributions from any source to politician that represent the areas affected by the 710 fwy.
Sincerely Joe. B
From: Mallory and Janna [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 3:23 PM
To: SR710Conversations
Subject: Re Gap Closure
Hello,
My husband and I were unable to attend the meeting on April 6 due to disability, but we do want to go
on record regarding "closing the gap" through South Pasadena to connect freeways.
For many years we have traveled through that area, enjoying the history and beauty of the old homes.
It would be a disaster to move them out of their setting or, even worse, to tear them down. It is not a
great inconvenience to get off the freeway for that short distance.
Our vote is a huge NO for any project that would move the structures on that land.
Sincerely,
Jan and Mallory Geller
Visit us at www.MalloryandMcCall.com
And for something special, check out
our unusual Boho tribal ethnic Pirate neckpieces at
www.MalloryandMcCall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
From: Oscar Gutierrez [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2011 10:40 PMTo: SR710ConversationsCc: [email protected]: Re: YOUR TUNNEL IS BAD FOR US
I am not going to give you my home address so you can put me on your enemy's list ofpeople who oppose your tunnel! Just submit it my comments I live in El Sereno in the90032 That’s All You Need To Know! Oh And I will Fight This Project With Every Legal MeansAt My Disposal! This will Be A Long Legal Battle!
----- Original Message -----From: SR710ConversationsTo: 'Oscar Gutierrez'Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 6:24 PMSubject: RE:
Oscar,
Thank you for sending your comment.
Please note that if you would like your comment to be considered in the official administrativerecord, please write back and provide your physical address (along with your comment).
I thought it was included in your submission. However, I do not see it in your e-mail below or inthe attachment you sent.
Thank you in advance for sending your address.
From: Oscar Gutierrez [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:30 PMTo: SR710ConversationsCc: [email protected]; [email protected]:
We Never Wanted Your
Freeway, Highway,
Skyway or Tunnel. We
Reject Any Project You
Offer. Dig Your Tunnel
Some Where Else!
From: L Ibanez [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 12:02 PM
To: SR710Conversations
Subject: FW: Comments on 710 tunnel/Fwy project
Physical address: 3011 Stockbridge Ave, LA, Ca 90032
--- On Mon, 4/18/11, SR710Conversations <[email protected]> wrote:
From: SR710Conversations <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Comments on 710 tunnel/Fwy project
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 7:58 AM
Thank you for sending your comment.
Please note that if you would like your comment to be considered in the official administrativerecord, please write back and provide your physical address (along with your comment).
I do not see your physical address included in your submission below.
From: L Ibanez [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2011 8:54 PM
To: SR710Conversations
Subject: FW: Comments on 710 tunnel/Fwy project
In a recent study done by USC and one of the largest and longest study of its kind USC researchers
concluded that children living near busy highways have significant impairments in the development of
their lungs that can lead to respiratory problems for the rest of their lives.
This is a pretty significant finding, considering that any proposed freeway project being proposed in El
Sereno would have a devastating effect on all surrounding Communities.
I live in the El Sereno neighborhood that will be directly impacted by the 710 Tunnel/Fwy project. My
neighbors and I are gravely concerned about the increased pollution that will result from the 710
Freeway Project. More than 100 major studies have been published over the last decade documenting
the direct relationship between freeway pollution and health. The proposed 710 tunnel project will
concentrate pollution, and noise at various ventilation areas. Freeway pollution and noise increase the
risk of developing asthma, cancer, hearing loss, and stress-related diseases. Freeways divide
communities and cause pollution. They are a major environmental and health hazard, as recently
confirmed by USC studies. Putting the tunnel underground will not make that fact go away. The
pollution will still exist but in a more concentrated manner. Currently there is no technology that can
eliminate the pollution to levels that are not harmful to humans. No one has offered any evidence to
challenge that fact.
This project poses too many unanswered questions and does not adequately address pollution,
technology, earthquake faults, political contributions/donations and other issues that demand serious
answers and research by outside entities not tied to this project.
Fifty years ago, we were ignorant about the dangers of freeways. Today, these problems are well
documented. Fifty years is enough. There is a need for more stringent regulation of the development
of freeways, and of land around freeways.
All parties should consider the following:
* Disclosure of all political contributions from any source for all politicians involved in the 710 freeway
or Politicians serving in areas affected by the 710 Freeway .
* Elimination of all 710 tunnel/freeway and related projects in the 710 connector route.
* Use one of the other alternative routes. The El Sereno route is impacted by earthquake faults.
*Consider other alternative modes such as rail, buses, more ports .
* Monetary reparations to all people living next to freeways.
* No more new housing built next to freeways.
* Relocate schools and homes built next to freeways.
* No Valley Connector Road or Low Mode Alternative in El Sereno that will increase traffic in El Sereno
* Build a 6 block wide park on each side along the route of the Freeway if the 710 Freeway connection
is built. (No homes for 6-7 blocks on each side of the 710 Tunnel Freeway route from Valley Blvd. To
Pasadena.
* Mandatory air quality testing for businesses, homes next to freeways, with data available to the
public, on the internat, with no fees.
* Reform freeway funding to encourage safety, health, and ecological protection.
* Health Insurance fund set up for living near the 710 Fwy and impacted by the 710 Fwy.
There is a need to be more sensitive to the danger of freeways, and that people who have suffered
from freeways be compensated for their suffering.
Sincerely,
Lily Ibanez
From: Mallory and Janna [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:26 PM
To: SR710Conversations
Subject: RE: Re Gap Closure
Sorry I forgot our address. It is:
Jan and Mallory Geller
303 S. Avenue 57 #30
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Once again, our message is:
Hello,
My husband and I were unable to attend the meeting on April 6 due to disability, but we do want to go
on record regarding "closing the gap" through South Pasadena to connect freeways.
For many years we have traveled through that area, enjoying the history and beauty of the old homes.
It would be a disaster to move them out of their setting or, even worse, to tear them down. It is not a
great inconvenience to get off the freeway for that short distance.
Our vote is a huge NO for any project that would move the structures on that land.
Sincerely,
Jan and Mallory Geller
Visit us at www.MalloryandMcCall.com
And for something special, check out
our unusual Boho tribal ethnic Pirate neckpieces at
www.MalloryandMcCall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
--- On Mon, 4/18/11, SR710Conversations <[email protected]> wrote:
From: SR710Conversations <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Re Gap Closure
To: "'Mallory and Janna'" <[email protected]>
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011, 8:04 AM
Jan and Mallory,
Please note that if you would like your comment to be considered in the officialadministrative record, please write back and provide your physical address (along withyour comment).
I do not see your physical address included in your submission below.
Thank you in advance.
From: Mallory and Janna [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 3:23 PM
To: SR710Conversations
Subject: Re Gap Closure
Hello,
My husband and I were unable to attend the meeting on April 6 due to disability, but we do want to go
on record regarding "closing the gap" through South Pasadena to connect freeways.
For many years we have traveled through that area, enjoying the history and beauty of the old homes.
It would be a disaster to move them out of their setting or, even worse, to tear them down. It is not a
great inconvenience to get off the freeway for that short distance.
Our vote is a huge NO for any project that would move the structures on that land.
Sincerely,
Jan and Mallory Geller
Visit us at www.MalloryandMcCall.com
And for something special, check out
our unusual Boho tribal ethnic Pirate neckpieces at
www.MalloryandMcCall.com/PiratePrimitive.html
From: Jennifer Perez [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 10:18 AMTo: SR710ConversationsSubject: 710 traffic mitigation alternative
Hello,
I am opposed to connecting the 710 and the 210 freeway. I think that we can improve traffic congestion
by having signal synchronization it is a cost-effective way to increase street and road capacity without
major new construction. Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), had success in Orange County. Why not Alhambra?
Sincerely,
Jennifer Perez
3127 Sheffield Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
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