south capitol street deis public hearing presentation - march 2008
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South Capitol Street DEIS Public Hearing Presentation - March 2008TRANSCRIPT
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Public Hearing
Draft Environmental Impact Statement / Section 4(f) Evaluation
March 4, 2008 March 5, 2008Birney Elementary School Amidon Elementary School
South Capitol StreetSouth Capitol Street
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History of the ProjectHistory of the Project
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Relationship to AWI ProjectsRelationship to AWI Projects
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Project AreaProject Area
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Initial Public OutreachInitial Public Outreach
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Purpose and Need Purpose and Need Improve safety
The design and deteriorating condition of transportation infrastructure in the corridor creates the need for improvements.
Improve multimodal mobilityRoadway connections are missing and facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists are lacking.
Improve accessibilityGrade separations and intersection configurations limit access to activity centers.
Support ongoing economic developmentOngoing and planned development in the area will add thousands of jobs and create new residential neighborhoods, creating the need for transportation improvements.
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Build Alternatives: Common Elements Build Alternatives: Common Elements
South Capitol Street would be a six-lane boulevard
Low impact development treatments incorporated throughout the corridor
New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
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Bicycle and Pedestrian FacilitiesBicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Widened sidewalks,
trails, and curbside lanes
Street trees, street lights, bike racks
Wide multi-use paths on the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
Connections to Riverwalk and street network
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Frederick Douglass Memorial BridgeFrederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
Distinctive, architecturally significant structure Opening span for navigation channel Preferred bridge type not yet selected:
Cable Stayed Swing
Arched Bascule
Stayed Bascule
Retractile
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Build Alternative 1Build Alternative 1 Modifications to I-395
interchange Intersection at Potomac
Avenue Intersection at Suitland
Parkway Modifications to I-295
interchange Modification at
MLK/Howard/Sheridan $508 $626 million
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Build Alternative 2Build Alternative 2 Modifications to I-395
interchange M Street intersection Oval at Potomac Ave Circle at Suitland
Parkway New I-295 interchange New MLK interchange Modification at
MLK/Howard/Sheridan $644 $781 million
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Technical Studies Supporting the DEISTechnical Studies Supporting the DEIS Air Quality Bridge Alignment Study Community and
Socioeconomic Impacts Cultural Resources Hazardous Materials Sites Noise Traffic and Transportation Wetlands Wildlife and Habitat Water Quality Visual Quality Section 4(f) Evaluation Indirect and Cumulative Impacts
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Key FindingsKey Findings
No or minimal impacts to: Air Quality Water Quality Wetlands Floodplains Threatened and endangered
species Visual Quality
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Key FindingsKey Findings
Property acquisition Slight increases in noise levels over existing
and no build conditions Adverse effects to historic resources
Plan for the City of Washington Suitland Parkway
Section 4(f) use of historic resources and public parklands
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Section 106 StudiesSection 106 Studies Area of Potential Effect
Concurrence from District Historic Preservation Office in December 2005
Determination of Eligibility report 4 NRHP - listed properties 10 NRHP- eligible properties District Historic Preservation Office Concurrence in July 2006
Assessment of Effects Build Alternative 1 has adverse effect on Suitland Parkway Build Alternative 2 has adverse effect on Suitland Parkway and
City of Washington Plan District Historic Preservation Office concurrence in August
2007
Section 106 Consulting Party Coordination (ongoing)
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Post-DEIS EffortsPost-DEIS Efforts 45-day public comment period
closes on March 31, 2008 Review and respond to
comments on the DEIS Prepare FEIS Review and approval of FEIS
(DDOT/FHWA) Review of FEIS by public
(30-day comment period) Prepare Record of Decision Initiate design of the preferred
alternative
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Your comments are important!Your comments are important!
The public comment period on the Draft EIS will end on March 31, 2008.
Please provide your comments on the Draft EIS by:
Testifying at tonights hearing Submitting written comments tonight Mailing or faxing comments DDOT Emailing comments Submitting comments to the website
Public Hearing Draft Environmental Impact Statement / Section 4(f) Evaluation History of the ProjectRelationship to AWI ProjectsProject AreaInitial Public OutreachPurpose and Need Build Alternatives: Common Elements Bicycle and Pedestrian FacilitiesFrederick Douglass Memorial BridgeBuild Alternative 1Build Alternative 2Technical Studies Supporting the DEISKey FindingsKey FindingsSection 106 StudiesPost-DEIS EffortsYour comments are important!