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BART to Livermore Draft Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review

BART has issued a draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed BART to Livermore Extension Project, and is now accepting public comments. Comments will be accepted beginning July 31. The deadline for receipt of comments is 5:00 pm, October 16, 2017. 

Proposed Project

The proposed project, being developed in partnership with the City of Livermore, consists of a 5.5 mile BART extension along I-580 to a new station near the Isabel Avenue/I-580 interchange. The project also includes new and modified bus services linking BART to Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) stations and activity centers in Livermore. The DEIR evaluates several alternatives, including a No Project alternative, a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) alternative, an Express Bus/Bus Rapid Transit alternative, and an Enhanced Bus alternative. Both the proposed project and DMU alternative include storage and maintenance facilities for effective operations.

How to Share your Comments

There are several ways the public can comment on the DEIR.  First, BART is holding two public meetings at the following times, locations, and dates:

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Robert Livermore Community Center
Palo Verde Room
4448 Loyola Way, Livermore, CA 94550
6:00 p.m. open house, then 7:00 p.m. meeting

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Shannon Community Center
Ambrose Hall
11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568
6:00 p.m. open house, then 7:00 p.m. meeting

If language assistance services are needed, please call (510) 464-6752, 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting. To submit comments or add your name to our mailing list, email [email protected] or write to:

Livermore Extension Project
300 Lakeside Dr., 21st Fl.,
Oakland, CA 94612

One may also comment and stay up-to-date via the website at www.bart.gov/livermore.