Court case regarding 250 Interchange Hearing, Scheduled for April 25, 10 am, Federal Court House
March 9, 2011
On Tuesday, February 22, 2011, the Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park took legal action to prevent destruction of McIntire Park and surrounding historic sites from the construction of the proposed Rt. 250 Bypass Interchange. This action seeks declaratory and injunctive relief for violations of federal law by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in approving and providing federal funding for this interchange. CPMP contends that actions taken by the FHWA have violated Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Estimate on how the case will progress in the coming months:
- Judge Moon has been assigned to the case. (Federal District Court)
- The judge will only consider evidence already in the administrative record.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge will issue a “scheduling” order. (This is a meeting of the attorneys in his chambers to discuss the legal briefs)
- He will then decide whether or not to move the case forward, i.e., a Summary Judgment
- Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, 10 am, Federal Court House/Vinegar Hill
- This will not be a jury trial.
Please consider saving the park.
To make a tax-deductible contribution, write a check to The Sierra Club Foundation and on the memo line “Preserve McIntire Park Litigation” and mail to:
Sierra Club, Piedmont Group
P.O. Box 5531, Charlottesville, VA 22905
Thank you for your support.
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