OC Citizens' Report
The 2007 version of this snapshot of our county is now available in print at the library and electronically at the county's web site.
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The 2007 version of this snapshot of our county is now available in print at the library and electronically at the county's web site.
The public review period for this documents runs from January 17 to March 3, 2008. The following sections have been revised to reflect the addition of significant new information:
There's also an Executive Summary that reflects these changes.
The library (Reference and Information Desks at Main and Hunt) have copies for public inspection, and the document is also available at the city website.
I have just received the documents for tonight's meeting of the Planning Commission where 2 draft ordinances establishing new and revised definitions, and creating new regulations including a Administrative Restaurant Use Permit will be discussed.
Caltrans has sent a new/updated set of documents regarding State Route 57 which are now available at the library:
These materials have been put on the M.A.R.S. shelves on the mezzanine outside the Launer Room.
The weighty Program Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement is available for study. Of local interest may be these aspects of the proposed preferred plan:
| 2005 Volume | 2020 Forecast Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles - Fullerton | 22 Amtrak | 32 Amtrak |
| 28 Metrolink | 42 Metrolink | |
| 45 BNSF | 98 BNSF | |
| Fullerton - Orange | 22 Amtrak | 32 Amtrak |
| 19 Metrolink | 48 Metrolink | |
| 7 BNSF | 12 BNSF |
The report states in its introduction that "Southern California's exisiting transportation network is currently operating at or near its design capacity, which results in congestion. Building additional capacity is both expensive and increasingly problematic. This condition results in highway and railroad travel delays, has a negative on the region's economy, and can result in environmental impacts and the reduction of the quality of life for all. Improvements to the Los Angeles / San Diego rail corridor would help meet the Southern California regions's transportation demands of today, as well as help address the expected increase in intercity travel demind rising out of the growth in population over the next 20 years and beyond."
