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PUBLIC MEETING
November 19, 2003
Lower Manhattan RedevelopmentD015183, PIN
NYCD.01.322NYSDOT, REGION
11
Route 9A Project
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Vesey Street Pedestrian Bridge
Opening November 22, 2003
Completion April 2004
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Route 9A Background – Pre 9/11 NYSDOT – Responsible for 9A
NEPA/FEIS Design Approval 1994
Battery Place to West 59th Street
6 – 8 Lane Urban Boulevard
8 Lanes in Lower Manhattan (South of Harrison St.)
Continuous Bikeway / Walkway / Park-HRPT
Segments 2 - 7 Almost Completed (1996-2001)
Segment 1 – Pending
BATTERY PLACEBATTERY PLACE
59TH STREET59TH STREET
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Route 9A Bikeway & Walkway
95% Complete as of September 10, 2001
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Route 9A Background Cross Section at WFC/WTC Sites with Critical Elevations
Slurry Wall
2 NB lanes over Slurry Wall
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Interim Route 9A Roadway
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Verizon BuildingVerizon BuildingWFCWFC
Interim RoadwayInterim Roadway
Original Route 9A LimitsOriginal Route 9A Limits
WTC Site45’+WTC Site45’+
HaulRoadHaulRoad
BikewayBikeway
Edge of slurry wallEdge of slurry wall
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
12,500 People per Hour Crossing at WTC Site, 110,000 per Day 80,000 Vehicles per Day, totaling 240,000 per Day at the WTC Site
Key Transportation Corridor (Regional and Local)
Mobility for: Buses, Trucks, Cars, Bicycles & Pedestrians (almost 40% non-passenger cars)
Access for: Battery Tunnel, FDR Drive, WTC & Battery Park City & Westside of Lower Manhattan
Continuous North-South Boulevard & Greenway (Route 9A Urban Blvd./Bikeway & Hudson River Park)
Major Utility Corridor (78” Interceptor Sewer, 48” Water, 400+ Telephone Ducts)
Importance of Route 9A (Pre 9/11 data)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECT GOALS
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECT GOALS
Permanently restore the functionality of Route 9A
Improve pedestrian movements along and across Route 9A
Provide for an appropriate and respectful setting for the World Trade Center Memorial
Enhance green areas and open space
Support economic recovery and development of Lower Manhattan
Ensure community involvement and public participation in an open and inclusive process
Coordinate with other major transportation and development projects
Avoid or minimize environmental and construction impacts to the community
Provide a safe, timely and cost effective transportation solution
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
1994 FEIS/ROD
DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Project Limits
SEISSEIS
59th Street
Battery Place
1994 FEIS1994 FEIS
Chambers Street
West Thames St.
DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SEIS Project Limits
No Action – 6 lanesAt-Grade – 8 lanesShort Bypass – 4 depressed &
4 surface lanes
Chambers StreetChambers Street
W. Thames StreetW. Thames Street
DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PROJECTALTERNATIVES
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Route 9A Alternatives
AT-GRADE8 lanes
at WTC Site
SHORT BYPASS4 lanes at grade
4 lanes depressedat WTC Site
NO-ACTION6 lanes
at WTC Site
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
Southern Terminus of Bypass beyond Albany Street Under Study
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
No-Action Alternative
Pedestrian Concourse
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
WTC SITEWTC SITE
6 lane interim roadway retained at WTC Site
Minor improvements to upgrade interim pavement conditions
80,000 vehicles per day at grade
No new turn lanes at Liberty and Vesey
Pedestrian bridge at Liberty and possibly Fulton and Murray
3
33
3
4
4
3 SB 3 NB
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
At-Grade Alternative
Restore At-Grade Route 9A Blvd
Enhance 9A Bikeway / HRPT Park
Provide Pedestrian Bridges at Liberty, Murray & possibly Fulton Street
Pedestrian Concourse
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
WTC SITEWTC SITE
4
4
4
44
4
4 SB 4 NB
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Short Bypass Alternative
Pedestrian Concourse
1100 ft Tunnel - Vesey to Liberty Streets or Albany St (4 lanes) NB & SB Surface Roads (4 lanes) Enhanced Green & Public Space at WTC Pedestrian Bridges at Murray Street Relocate Interceptor Sewer
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
WTC SITEWTC SITE
2222
2
2
222
2
4
2 SB 2 NB
2 SB 2 NB
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Scope of Environmental Analysis
The DSEIS will update studies performed in the 1994 FEIS and additional analysis as needed:
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Land Use and Neighborhood Character Social Conditions Economic Conditions Cultural Resources Parkland / Open Space / 4(f) Visual Character Traffic Pedestrians and Bicyclists Public Transportation Air Quality Noise Contaminated Materials Impacts during Construction / Cumulative Effects
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
Environmental Analysis Framework and
Environmental Performance Commitments
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Joint letter to FTA signed by NYSDOT Chief Engineer, MTA Executive Director and Port Authority Executive Director
Framework consists of four components:- Green Design, Green Construction and Sustainability Principles- Construction Environmental Protection Plan- Public Involvement and Government Entities Coordination Plan- Baseline Assessment of Resources and Coordinated Cumulative
Effects Analysis Approach
Agencies have agreed to develop a common set of Environmental Performance Commitments, which are design elements, construction techniques or operating practices that will be implemented to lower the potential for adverse environmental impacts
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Traffic WTC Memorial visitors WTC Site Master Plan 2025 Population and Employment Forecasts Updated Traffic Model More Refined Impact Assessment Tools
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Construction Impact Assessment SEIS will be quantitative and detailed Assessment will focus on
- Historic/Cultural- Traffic Circulation and Access- Air Quality- Noise Impacts- Economic Impacts of Construction Operations
SEIS will include Environmental Performance Commitments to minimize adverse effects Environmentally Friendly Construction Techniques
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Cumulative Effects Analysis SEIS – Detailed Quantitative Assessment Federal/State Transportation Agencies have Developed Environmental Framework for Analysis Take into account effects of major projects that precede or are concurrent (with Route 9A Reconstruction)
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
SEIS Schedule
DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment
New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11
PUBLIC OUTREACH