Hearing on Highway 1 Lanes, Mar Vista Crossing on Dec. 8

A 45-day public review and comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment for the proposed Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane Project from State Park to Bay/Porter is open through Jan. 11, 2021.

The proposed project includes construction of auxiliary lanes, implementing bus-on-shoulder operations, replacing the Capitola Avenue overcrossing to include new bicycle/pedestrian facilities, building a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista Drive, and installing sound walls.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment, released by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and Caltrans, identifies the project’s potential impacts and potential avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures.

A virtual public hearing for the Highway 1 projects will take place Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 5-6:30 p.m., to provide the public with the opportunity to learn more about the project and submit comments before a final design is selected.

The meeting link at sccrtc.org/projects/streets-highways/hwy1corridor/bayporter-statepark/

Written comments may be submitted by mail to Lara Bertaina, Department of Transportation, 50 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA, or by email to lara.bertaina@dot.ca.gov. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 11.

The Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment is at sccrtc.org/projects/streets-highways/hwy1corridor/bayporter-statepark/.