The Sustainability FWG will discuss topics that include Best Management Practices (BMPs), environmental features, aesthetics and landscaping, energy use, and construction practices.
Meeting #3
The third Sustainability FWG meeting was held on December 10, 2012. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss in greater detail the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that could be incorporated into the ESH design. A description, benefits, and maintenance requirement of each BMP was discussed. A preliminary map showing potential locations of BMPs was presented. The FWG members provided input on what BMPs they thought were most suited for the ESH. The members also provided input on the preliminary BMP location map.
The exhibit and handout from the meeting are below.
To view the meeting notes, click here.
Meeting #2
Meeting #2 was held on April 30, 2012. Prior to the meeting, the FWG members reviewed the IDOT ILAST sustainability criteria and identified items that could potentially be incorporated into the ESH. The following items were discussed in detail: stream buffers, habitat protection, fish passage, tree preservation, stormwater, detention basins, bioswales, and porous pavement. The members discussed what constraints may exist with each item, and what items they thought would be most beneficial to the project.
To view notes from the meeting, click here.
Meeting #1
Meeting #1 was held on March 15, 2012. All volunteers who expressed interest in serving on the FWG were invited to attend. At the meeting, a brief history of the project to date was given, and the goals of the FWG were discussed. The project team discussed the results of the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) field studies of the project area to date. IDOT’s Illinois Livable Sustainable Transportation (ILAST) manual and scorecard was presented and discussed. The ILAST manual summarizes over 180 sustainability features that can be incorporated into roadway projects. The members discussed what features may apply to the ESH. The members were asked to review the ILAST manual and scorecard and to identify the areas of most concern/interest to them.
The exhibits and handouts from the meeting are below.
Four Remaining Alignments Exhibit
PowerPoint Presentation Slides
Botanical, Mammal, and Avian Summary Handout
Pollutants of Concern and Aquatic Communities Handout
To view notes from the meeting, click here.
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