This is a message from the City of Mesa:
Upcoming meetings in Mesa for light rail extension and Central Main Plan:
It is an opportunity to help shape the future! The public is getting opportunities at two upcoming meetings to learn about and provide input on the proposed light rail extension as well as a new plan for the Central Main Street area of Mesa.
A joint open house for the Metro Central Mesa Light Rail Extension and City of Mesa Central Main Plan is being held:
Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at 18 W. Main St.
(between de la Cruz Bistro and Milano’s).
It is the first opportunity for the public to see how the light rail system will look in downtown Mesa when the planned three-mile extension is scheduled for completion in 2016. The presentation will unveil the latest plans for where stations will be positioned, how they will be designed and traffic configurations that will eventually be presented to City Council for approval.
In addition, the public will be asked for input on identifying community character and assets, issues and opportunities for the Central Main Plan study area. A printed three-dimensional model of the existing downtown, along with the proposed light rail stations, will be available for viewing. Attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey. Staff members from City of Mesa Planning Division, City of Mesa Transportation Department and Metro will be available to answer questions.
A community meeting to discuss the Central Main Plan and light rail extension will be held Tuesday, May 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at POOL (former Mervyn’s), 1240 E. Main St. This meeting will focus more on identifying issues addressed in the Central Main Plan and establishing priorities. The program will begin with a community open house at 6:30 p.m. followed by presentations, discussion and work activities beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Mesa Senior Planner Jeff McVay at (480) 644-5379 or Mesa Transit Outreach Coordinator Jodi Sorrell at (480) 644-5541.
