metrosouth - timeline

The Metro South Study will take approximately two years to complete. Because this is a federal study, specific guidelines outlined by the Federal Transit Administration must be followed. Every step of the way, your input will be an important factor. When viewing the timeline, click on each milestone for an explanation of what will happen during that stage of the study.

Timeline Components:

Study Begins – Winter 2002
Document Existing Conditions – Winter 2003
Purpose and Need – Summer 2003
Preliminary Definition of Alternatives – Fall 2003
Detailed Definition of Alternatives – Winter 2003/2004 (We are here)
Alternatives Evaluation – Spring 2004
Selection of Preferred Alternative – Fall 2004
Submit Federal New Starts Criteria Analysis – Fall 2004
Draft Environmental Impact Statement – Winter 2004/Spring 2005
Submit Federal Funding Application to Enter Preliminary Engineering – 2005