RELEASE DATE:                  Friday, May 21, 2021

MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans is seeking public comments on their environmental document for the proposed  “State Route 183 Castroville Improvement Project.” Members of the public are invited to join Supervisor Phillips, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Caltrans at a virtual  public meeting  to provide comments on the project. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 26, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Anyone who is unable to attend can provide their comments online through June 11, 2021 when the public comment period closes.

Supervisor Phillips and the agencies are looking for public input about  Caltrans’ proposal to make improvements along State Route 183 which serves as the main street of Castroville. The proposal seeks to make improvements to the roadway, and safety improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.

Anyone interested in participating in the virtual public meeting can either log on at this WebEx link:

https://cadot.webex.com/cadot/onstage/g.php?MTID=e037b4418e24206f59a6dd8d26e51dabe or call in on the conference line at (408) 418-9388. The access code to participate is:  187 221 8259  Spanish language translation will be provided at the meeting for anyone needing the service.   

To learn more about the State Route 183 Castroville Improvement Project, or to share other comments and suggestions, visit the project website at:  

https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/district-5-current-projects/05-1h650

For more information, contact Brandy Rider, Caltrans Project Manager at (805) 549-3620 or via email at brandy.rider@dot.ca.gov.  

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“The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is responsible for investing in regional transportation projects for Monterey County residents, businesses and visitors.  The mission of TAMC is to develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environment quality and economic activities in Monterey County. For more information visit www.tamcmonterey.org or call 831.775.0903.”