olanchaObviously A Mistake
CalTrans decision to bypass Olancha is ridiculous.
The residents, the business owners  and the Board of Supervisors all stated their preference to be Alt #1, widen the existing corridor. The County has a stated goal and policy of “no bypass”. The cost to taxpayers of building a new 4 lane hwy far exceeds adding 2 lanes to the current hwy.  Likewise it is obvious the environmental impacts would be greater, not to mention they want this new  hwy to be built west of the homes and in the view shed of the Sierra. The County will face more cost in taking over the maintenance of portions of the old 395 and receive less property tax revenue due to resulting lowered commercial property values. This recent decision ignores the sentiments of the people, is far more expensive and  has greater environmental impacts.  It is no wonder they have decided to not have any further meetings for public input, their decision is obviously wrong.
Jenifer Castaneda
Lone Pine

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