How was the public kept informed regarding the North Shore Connector?
During the DEIS and FEIS (1999 – 2002) phases, Port Authority held 275 meetings with local, state and federal agencies; neighborhood groups; major employers in the corridor; regional, civic, environmental and transportation organizations; property owners; and Community College of Allegheny County, Carnegie Science Center and other stakeholders in the North Shore, Downtown Pittsburgh and along the North Shore. Public input obtained from these meetings was a significant factor in selecting and refining the alignment. General public meetings, open houses and hearings were convened and copies of the DEIS and FEIS documents were made available for review at public libraries and several transportation agency headquarters, including the Port Authority in Downtown Pittsburgh. Newsletters were mailed to thousands of residents, community groups, civic organizations, elected officials, businesses on the North Shore, North Side and Downtown Pittsburgh. Project information was also posted on this w
