25M - PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR GO LOCAL PROGRAM STEP 2

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Consensuslnc. I nteract. 1 nnovate. I nfl uence. Relevant Experience City of Anaheim Public Involvement Program for the Anaheim Fixed-Guideway Transit Corridor Study, Go Local Study and Anaheim Transit Master Plan Consensus Inc. is currently engaged as the outreach sub-consultant for the Anaheim Fixed-Guideway Transit Corridor Study and is charged with leading the outreach efforts on behalf of the city. As part of the Go Local Program, the City of Anaheim was selected by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to advance the study of affixed-guideway system through the environmental study process and to complete conceptual engineering and design for the project. The Anaheim Fixed- Guideway project is envisioned to operate as ahigh-capacity system, providing convenient and efficient transfers to Metrolink, Amtrak, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), local bus, and future high-speed train services connecting at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). This connection will link Orange County's "backbone" Metrolink commuter rail system to the City of Anaheim's major employment and activity centers in the Platinum Triangle and The Anaheim ResortT"" The public outreach strategy is designed to educate stakeholders, elected officials, and other target audiences and ensure maximum public input throughout the study. Outreach activities include implementing public workshops and open houses at key project milestones, including early scoping, scoping, and the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIR/DEIS). In addition, Consensus Inc. is engaging stakeholders in the environmental process by conducting informational briefings and presentations to key community groups, with particular attention to environmental justice outreach. Consensus Inc. developed comprehensive public information materials for the project, including a project fact sheet, web site, a-mail blasts and newsletter to better inform the public about the project's Purpose and Need, alternatives under consideration and key project milestones. Consensus Inc. was also involved in Phase 1 of the project, which included implementing a targeted public involvement program to develop a Transit Master Plan in affiliation with OCTA's Go Local Program (Step One). The Transit Master Plan strived to meet the City's current and future mobility needs, with consideration for how commuters, including residents, workers, and visitors travel-while simultaneously exploring new modes of transportation that will enhance their ability to get places safely and efficiently. Client Contact Jamie Lai, Transit Manager City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., #246 Anaheim, CA 92805 714.765.5049 Santa Ana Transit Vision Public Outreach-City of Santa Ana 25M-25