How does LCRA TSC identify and consider routes for the transmission lines?
LCRA TSC develops a study area that includes the end points of the transmission lines (i.e., stations). Next, LCRA TSC gathers available data, maps/aerial photos, input from federal/state agencies and local officials, and field reconnaissance. Using this information, LCRA TSC identifies environmental and land use constraints (e.g., subdivisions, parks, known cultural resource sites) within the study area. Several preliminary route segments connecting the end points are then identified and drawn to avoid these constraints as much as possible. These route segments are then presented to the public at open houses.
