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Community Open House
ParamountSeptember 9, 2019
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Environmental Planning Process
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WE ARE
HERE
*Timeline Subject to Change
Opportunities for Public Feedback Prior to Release of Draft EIS/EIR
Next Round of Community Update Meetings – October 2019
First/Last Mile Planning Process – 2020
Draft EIS/EIR = Draft Environmental Impact Statement/ReportFTA = Federal Transit AdministrationLPA = Locally Preferred AlternativeROD = Record of Decision
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Agency Roles
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Lead Agency: LA Metro
• Document Type: Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Combined NEPA/CEQA Environmental Clearance Process
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Lead Agency: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Document Type: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
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Purpose of Environmental Analysis
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Study potential effects of construction and operation
Evaluate measures to avoid, minimize and mitigate adverse effects
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Environmental Analysis Topics
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Traffic & Parking
Noise & Vibration
Safety & Security
Displacement &
Property Acquisitions
Environmental Justice
Visual & Aesthetics
Growth Impacts
Cumulative Impacts
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Environmental Analysis Topics
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Cultural Resources
Hydrology &
Water Quality
Land Use
Air Quality &
Climate Change
Biological Resources
Economics
Energy
Geology & Hazards
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Potential Mitigation Measures
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Types of soundwalls to mitigate noise impacts
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Potential Mitigation Measures
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Safety signals, protective barriers, gates, signage, and crosswalks for pedestrian and traffic safety
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Potential Mitigation Measures
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Grade separation measures to minimize traffic impacts and improve pedestrian and bike safety
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Potential Mitigation Measures
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Landscaping and screening to minimize visual impacts
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Potential Mitigation Measures
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Special trackwork to reduce noise and vibration impacts
Frogs Rail dampers
Floating track slab Floating track slab