Public Involvement

Upcoming Meetings

No meetings are currently scheduled.

Previous Meetings

The following public meetings have been held so far to provide information to the public and to solicit comments on the proposed project.

July 27, 2006 - Public Hearing/Open House

A Public Hearing/Open House to present information and solicit comments on the Draft EIS was held on July 27, 2006, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the following location:

The public was encouraged to attend the Public Hearing/Open House anytime between 4 pm and 7 pm. Project staff were available to address questions one-on-one throughout the evening.

The hearing described the findings of the Draft EIS for the Riverdale Road project. The Draft EIS describes proposed alternatives to improve safety and meet future travel demand through 2030. A Preferred Alternative has been selected that includes adding turn lanes, signal modifications, increased bus system enhancements, and a reconfigured interchange at I-84, plus an additional travel lane would be constructed along Riverdale Road between I-15 and Wall Avenue (in each direction), Wall Avenue and Chimes View Drive (westbound direction), and 36th Street and Washington Blvd. (in each direction). In addition, a no-build alternative is being considered. UDOT is asking for public input on the potential effects of the roadway improvements and the alternatives being considered. All public comments will be responded to and included in the Final EIS.

Attendees were asked to submit written comments or provide oral comments to a court reporter at the hearing. Those not able to attend the hearing could submit comments online or mail comments to UDOT.

May 6, 2002

A public meeting (open-house style) was held on May 6, 2002, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM during the initiation of project development. The meeting was held in the Riverdale Community Center building. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to the public regarding the purpose and need for the project, to solicit comments regarding the public's concerns and issues regarding Riverdale Road, and to solicit any suggested improvements.

October 21, 2002

A public meeting (open-house style) was held on October 21, 2002, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The meeting was held in the Riverdale Community Center building. The purpose of the meeting was to present the alternatives that had been developed for the project and to solicit public comments, concerns, and issues regarding the alternatives.

January 27, 2003

A public meeting (open-house style) was held on January 27, 2003, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The meeting was held in the Riverdale Community Center building. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to the public and to solicit comments regarding the initial screening of alternatives and on the alternatives being carried forward for future development and evaluation.

June 25, 2003

A public meeting (presentation style) was held on June 25, 2003, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The meeting was held in the Riverdale Community Center building. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to the public and to solicit comments regarding the impacts to the businesses during construction and the proposed methods to mitigate or reduce the impacts.

November 8, 2004

A public meeting (open-house style) was held on November 8, 2004, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The meeting was held in the Riverdale Community Center building. The Wasatch Front Regional Council and several cities in the area also had information regarding proposed master plan improvements. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to the public and to solicit comments regarding the impacts to the businesses during construction and the proposed phasing to mitigate or reduce the impacts.