Letters to the Editor
Letters to the EditorStaff Writer View plans today for freeway landscaping Final design plans for landscaping Phase I of the Carson City Freeway are progressing. The design consultant has been hired and the kickoff meeting is set. The design plans, specifications and contracts for Phase I will be ready for implementation in 2010.The money to landscape Phase I comes mainly from the Federal Transportation Equity Act, H.R. 3. Now, however, additional funds specifically earmarked for highway projects which are ready to go within the next few months may be obtained by NDOT. In order to use these funds, NDOT is presenting a landscape concept plan for parts of Phase II of the Freeway. If approved, this plan or concept will impact the entire corridor by setting a theme and tone to be followed. You have the opportunity to see this concept plan at the Regional Transportation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m. today in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center.Please attend. This is your opportunity to view, analyz