Over 430 people attended the public hearings on June 16 and June 18, 2009. The hearings were held to allow citizens the opportunity to learn about new project alternatives and review the results of the Alternatives Analysis/Environmental Assessment (AA/EA). Those attending were invited to comment on the project and the AA/EA document through private or public testimony, and/or written comments.

Download the Public Hearing Brochure

Miss the Public Hearings?

If you missed the public hearings or would like to take another look at the materials that were presented, you can take another look at the following:

Video
Information Displays
Plan Sheets (Mapping)
Alternatives Analysis/Environmental Assessment

2004 Express Toll Lanes^SM (ETLs^SM) Open Houses

In June 2004, open houses were held in both Montgomery and Frederick Counties to introduce express toll lanes to the communities. At that time, express toll lanes were a new concept in project design and funding.

2002 Public Hearing

Formal public hearings were held in Montgomery County and Frederick County in June 2002, inviting the public to comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. A presentation was conducted and a forum for public testimony was made available. Prior to the hearing, a workshop was held where citizens were able to review project displays and have one-on-one discussions with project staff about their concerns and ideas.

Informational Public Meeting 2001

Alternates Public Workshop/Hearing 1997