REGION 8 POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
DRAFT DESIGN REPORT/ DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Report Chapters 1 to 8
NYS ROUTE 17 AT EXIT 122 TOWN OF WALLKILL ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK P.I.N. 8006.72
May 2007
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ELIOT C. SPITZER, Governor ASTRID C. GLYNN., Commissioner CONVERSION FROM INCH-POUND TO METRIC UNITS
The Federal Government has designated the metric system as the preferred system of weights and measures in order to improve the competitiveness of American business and industry in the world marketplace.
It is the policy of the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation to convert from inch-pound to metric units for all projects to be let for con- struction after September 30, 1996. Therefore, this project is being designed using metric units. The text of this report uses metric (inch-pound units).
The following table of approximate conversion factors provides the relationship between metric and inch pound unit for some of the more frequently used units in highway design.
Metric Unit = Inch-Pound Unit x Factor Length kilometer (km) = miles (mi) x 1.61 " meter (m) = feet (ft) x 0.305 Area hectares (ha) = acre (a) x 0.405 " sq. meter (m2) = sq. yard (sy) x 0.836 " sq. meter (m2) = sq. foot (sf) x 0.093 Volume cubic meter (m3) = cubic yard (cy) x 0.765 " cubic meter (m3) = cubic foot (cf) x 0.028
Document Summary
The purpose of this section is to provide you with information you can use to easily understand why the project is needed, what alternatives have been considered and how each alternative meets the project goals and affects the environment.
This summary will also outline the different ways you can provide feedback and comments on the project.
The New York State Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are trying a new format for this summary that uses clear, concise writing and effective graphics to provide a reader friendly summary of the project. Since this is a new format we are interested in your opinion of this format. If you find this to be an effective tool for understanding an overview of the project without having to read pages of technical documentation, please let us know. If you find this format does not give you a clear overview of the project, please let us know and include your suggestions to make it better.
William J. Gorton P.E. Regional Design Engineer New York State Department of Transportation
Existing Aerial View of Exit 122
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Where is the project located?
The project is located entirely in the Town of Wallkill at Exit 122 along Route 17 between I84 (Exit 121) and the Wallkill River
Why is the project needed?
Exit 122 on Route 17 has been the subject of conversation in the Town of Wallkill and Orange County for many years. The increase in traffic using this exit has grown with the overall increase in traffic on Route 17 and as a result of the growing residential and commercial development around the exit. The exit was built in the 1950’s and was not designed for the amount of traffic it is currently serving.
Several of the major problems are: • Very sharp curves on the ramps • The closeness of the exit and entrance ramps to the I84 ramps, which is resulting in a high accident pattern especially west bound (towards I84) • The delays at the ramp intersections with Crystal Run Road and East Main Street • The steep grade on East Main Street.
These conditions have lead to accidents and back ups on Route 17 as drivers get on and off the ramps at East Main Street and Crystal Run Road.
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In addition the State Department of Transportation has a program to convert Route 17 to a Federal Interstate highway to be numbered I-86. To accomplish this, many roadway features need to be upgraded to the current requirements for Interstate highways. The benefit of this conversion is to enhance the economic potential of the Route 17 corridor.
Who is leading this project?
This project is led by a partnership of two agencies: the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). FHWA is the federal lead agency and is responsible for ensuring federal regulations and standards are followed. FHWA has the primary responsibility for the content and accuracy of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, including this Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and has approval authority for all expenditures of federal-aid highway funds. NYSDOT is the owner of Route 17 and responsible for its maintenance. NYSDOT also has the responsibility to evaluate the proposed alternatives under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR).
The Town of Wallkill and Orange County are significant stakeholders in this project as the Town owns and maintains Crystal Run Road and the County owns and maintains East Main Street. NYSDOT has been working cooperatively with both agencies and this relationship will continue as the project progresses.
What are the goals of the project?
The goals for this project are: • To improve Exit 122 to meet Federal standards for an interstate exit • To improve Route 17 to meet Federal Interstate standards • To improve the operation and safety of Route 17, Crystal Run Road and East Main Street for existing traffic and for reasonably foreseeable increases in traffic due to planned development in the area around the exit.
Page iii How were the project boundaries selected?
The limits of the project were selected to provide a logical connection to the local highways that intersect with Route 17 at Exit 122, and along Route 17, at the end of our proposed improvements to the exit. The remainder of Route 17 will be upgraded by separate projects.
What alternatives are being considered?
There were many different solutions to the problems developed over the years. There are five alternatives thoroughly discussed in this report. Please see Figures below. Four of these alternatives (2C, 2C1, 2C2 and 2C Modified) are a variation of a similar theme for the exit and different choices for relocating of East Main Street and Crystal Run Road. Alternative 2E takes a different approach for the exit and keeps Crystal Run Road close to its existing location. All the alternatives meet the goals of this project.
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Page vi What do the Alternatives cost?
The costs vary for the different alternatives and some of these alternatives include a local (Town and/or County) contribution for improvements to the Town and County highways. The costs are summarized in the following table.
ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS (in Millions)
Alternative Alternative Alternative Alternative Alternative 2C 2C Modified 2C(1) 2C(2) 2E State Local State Local State Local State Local State Local Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share Share TOTAL $77.7 $14.2 $90.6 -- $78.4 $4.6 $82.2 $6.1 $63.7 $4.7 Cost by Share TOTAL Cost by $92 $91 $83 $89 $69 Alternative
How do the alternatives affect the environment?
Included in this report is a detailed analysis on how the project alternatives impact the environment. The conclusions are summarized in a comparison table for easy review.
The primary environmental areas of concern are:
• The Wallkill River – None of the proposed alternatives have a direct impact on the Wallkill River. All the alternatives will have a minor impact on the 100 year floodplain. As an environmental enhancement to the Wallkill River all the alternatives include the construction of a canoe launch near Midway Road.
• Wetlands – All of the alternatives have impacts to wetlands. These impacts are unavoidable, will be minimized as much as possible and mitigated as necessary. Permits will be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Archeologically Significant Sites – The undeveloped areas around the exit have been identified with a high potential for pre-historic archeology. These sites are identified and avoided as much as practicable. Where there are impacts, appropriate data recovery investigations will be prepared and the findings will be documented in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Property Impacts - All of the alternatives include large property acquisitions including residential (1-2) and business (6) relocations.
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Alternative Alternative Alternative Alternative 2C Alternative 2E 2C Mod. 2C(1) 2C(2) Environmental Impacts Wetland 3.26 acres 2.42 acres 2.83 acres 2.83 acres 1.72 acres impacts 100 year floodplain 3.1 acres 3.1 acres 3.1acres 3.1 acres 3.3 acres impact Archeological 7 sites 7 sites 7 sites 7 sites 6 sites Sites Impacted impacted impacted impacted impacted impacted Impact to 28.7 acres 25.6 acres 15.4 acres 20.4 acres 18.6 acres forested areas Noise Impacts 5 Residences 5 Residences 1 Residence 1 Residence 1 Residence 94 acres 87 acres 71 acres 75 acres 74 acres Property 5 businesses 5 businesses 5 businesses 5 businesses 5 businesses impacts 2 residence 2 residences 1 residence 1 residence 1 residence Table of Comparison of Environmental Impacts
All the alternatives include Stormwater Management facilities to protect the surface and ground waters from increases in polluted runoff.
Who will decide which alternative will be selected and how can I be involved in this decision?
Ultimately, the two lead agencies decide which alternative will be selected. However, this decision relies heavily on both technical information and community feedback. You are invited to participate in this project by reviewing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), attending the public hearing, and providing your comments on the information presented. The input you provide will help the lead agencies develop a preferred alternative. The lead agencies look forward to hearing from you as the solution to improve Exit 122 is developed. The agencies welcome the opportunity to work with you to shape the future of transportation along the Route 17 corridor.
Page viii There are a variety of ways you can provide your thoughts.
• There will be a Public Hearing scheduled on June 25, 2007 where you can talk to Department representatives, give comments to a stenographer or leave written comments.
• You can send us written comments to:
New York State Department of Transportation 4 Burnett Boulevard Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
Please reference the project as:
NYS Route 17 at Exit 122 Town of Wallkill Project Identification Number 8006.72
• You can access our project web site and provide comments electronically at
https://www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/regional-offices/region8/projects/route17-exit122
The deadline for submitting comments on this DEIS report circulation is July 25, 2007.
The remainder of this report is a detailed technical evaluation of the existing conditions, the proposed alternatives, the impacts of the alternatives, copies of technical reports and plans and other supporting information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
TITLE SHEET
SUMMARY i
TABLE OF CONTENTS x
LIST OF TABLES xiv
LIST OF FIGURES xx
LIST OF APPENDICES xxi
LIST OF ACRONYMS xxii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION I-1
CHAPTER II: PROJECT IDENTIFICATION, EVOLUTION, CONDITIONS AND NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES II-1
A. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION II-1
1. Project Type II-1 2. Project Location/Description II-1
B. PROJECT EVOLUTION II-3
C. CONDITIONS AND NEEDS II-6
1. Transportation Conditions, Deficiencies and Engineering Considerations II-6
a. Functional Classification and National Highway System (NHS) II-6 b. Ownership and Maintenance Jurisdiction II-6 c. Culture, Terrain, and Climactic Conditions II-6 d. Control of Access II-8 e. Existing Highway Section II-8 f. Abutting Highway Segments and Future Plans for Abutting Highway Segments II-14 g. Speeds and Delay II-14 h. Traffic Volumes II-16 i. Level of Service II-24 j. Non-Standard Features and Non-Conforming Features II-32 k. Safety Considerations, Accident History and Analysis II-38 l. Pavement and Shoulder Conditions II-41 m. Guide Rail, Median Barrier, and Impact Attenuators II-43
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
ITEM PAGE C. CONDITIONS AND NEEDS (continued) II-6
n. Traffic Control Devices II-43 o. Structures II-44 p. Hydraulics of Bridges and Culverts II-46 q. Drainage Systems II-47 r. Soil and Foundation Conditions II-48 s. Utilities II-48 t. Railroads II-49 u. Visual Environment II-49 v. Provisions for Pedestrians and Bicyclists II-50 w. Planned Development for the Area II-51 x. System Elements and Conditions II-52 y. Environmental Integration II-54
2. Needs II-55
a. Project Level Needs II-55 b. Area or Corridor Level Needs II-56 c. Transportation Plans II-58
D. PROJECT OBJECTIVES II-58
CHAPTER III: ALTERNATIVES III-1
A. DESIGN CRITERIA III-1
1. Standards III-1 2. Critical Design Elements III-1
B. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED III-8
C. FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES III-14
1. Description of Feasible Alternatives III-14 2. Engineering Considerations of Feasible Alternatives III-25
a. Special Geometric Features III-25 b. Traffic Forecasts, Level of Service, and Safety Considerations III-26 c. Pavement III-55 d. Structures III-55 e. Hydraulics of Culverts III-59 f. Drainage III-61
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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g. Maintenance Responsibility III-62 h. Maintenance and Protection of Traffic III-63 i. Soils and Foundations III-64 j. Utilities III-65 k. Railroads III-66 l. Right-of-Way III-66 m. Landscaping Development III-69 n. Provisions for Pedestrians, Including Persons with Disabilities III-69 o. Provisions for Bicycling III-72 p. Lighting III-72 q. Park and Ride Facility III-73 r. Context Sensitive Solutions III-73
D. PROJECT COSTS AND SCHEDULE III-74
1. Costs III-74 2. Schedule III-74
CHAPTER IV: SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IV-1
A. INTRODUCTION IV-1
1. SEQR IV-1 2. NEPA IV-1
B. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES IV-1
1. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES IV-1
a. Affected Population IV-1 b. Local Planning IV-7 c. Community Cohesion IV-9 d. Changes in Travel Patterns or Accessibility IV-11 e. Impacts on School Districts, Recreation Areas, Churches, or Businesses IV-13 f. Impacts on Police, Fire Protection, and Ambulance Access IV-15 g. Impacts on Highway Safety, Traffic Safety, and Overall Public Safety and Health IV-16 h. General Social Groups Benefited or Harmed IV-17
2. ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES IV-19
a. Impacts on Regional and Local Economies IV-19 b. Impacts on Existing Highway-Related Businesses IV-21 c. Impacts on Established Business Districts IV-22
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d. Relocation Impacts IV-22 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES IV-24
a. Surface Waters/Wetlands IV-24 b. Water Source Quality IV-47 c. General Ecology and Wildlife IV-57 d. Historical and Cultural Resources IV-68 e. Visual Resources IV-72 f. Parks and Recreational Facilities IV-77 g. Farmland Assessment IV-79 h. Air, Noise, and Energy IV-80 i. Contaminated Materials Assessment IV-103 j. Construction Impacts IV-110 k. Anticipated Permits and Approvals IV-112
4. INDIRECT/SECONDARY AND CUMULATIVE IMPACTS IV-114
a. Indirect/Secondary Impacts IV-114 b. Cumulative Impacts IV-115
5. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT-TERM USES OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY IV-125
6. ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ADEQUATELY MITIGATED IV-126
CHAPTER V: EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES V-1
CHAPTER VI: PROJECT COORDINATION VI-1
A. PROJECT CORRESPONDENCE VI-1
B. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN VI-2
CHAPTER VII: LIST OF PREPARERS VII-1
CHAPTER VIII: LIST OF AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND PERSONS TO WHOM COPIES OF THE STATEMENT WERE SENT VIII-1
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LIST OF TABLES
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Table II-1 Existing Bridge Inventory II-1
Table II-2: Approximate Right-of-Way (ROW) Widths II-8
Table II-3: Travel Lane Information II-9
Table II-4: Roadway Median Summary Information II-10
Table II-5: Existing Highway Features II-11
Table II-6: Average Travel Time and Speed, By Route and Direction II-15
Table II-7: NYS Route 17 Peak Period Volumes – Directional Splits II-18
Table II-8: Peak Hour Heavy Vehicle Composition (%) II-18
Table II-9: Estimated 2002 Annual Average Daily Traffic and Directional Design Hour Volume II-19
Table II-10: Existing and Estimated Future AM and PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes II-22
Table II-11: Existing and Estimated No-Action Future Annual Average Daily Traffic Volumes (AADT) II-23
Table II-12: Expressway Levels of Service II-25
Table II-13: Weave Sections LOS II-27
Table II-14: Ramp Levels of Service II-29
Table II-15: Intersection Level of Service II-31
Table II-16: Non-Standard Highway Features II-32
Table II-17: Non-Conforming Highway Features II-36
Table II-18: Non-Standard and Non-Conforming Bridge Features II-38
Table II-19: Accident Rates, NYS Route 17 II-39
Table II-20: Accident Rates, East Main Street II-39
Table II-21: Accident Rates, Crystal Run Road II-39
Table II-22: Accident Clusters, NYS Route 17 II-40
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LIST OF TABLES (CONTINUED)
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Table II-23: Accident Clusters, County and Town Roads II-40
Table II-24: Intersection Traffic Control II-43
Table II-25: Bridges Within Project Study Area II-44
Table II-26: Existing Bridge Summary II-45
Table II-27: Roadside Drainage Facilities II-47
Table II-28: Utilities and Owners II-48
Table II-29: Planned and Projected Future Developments in the Project Study Area Through the Design Year (2030) II-51
Table III-1: Design Criteria III-2
Table III-2: Alternative 2C Proposed Ramp Information III-15
Table III-3: Alternative 2E) Proposed Ramp Information III-22
Table III-4: Estimated Percent Traffic Growth (Existing 2002 to Design 2030) III-27
Table III-5: Estimated 2030 Annual Average Daily Traffic Volumes (AADT) III-28
Table III-6: Estimated 2030 Directional Design Hour Volumes (DDHV) III-31
Table III-7: Alternative 2C Modified Interstate LOS III-33
Table III-8: Alternative 2C(1) and 2C(2) Interstate LOS III-34
Table III-9: Alternative 2E Interstate LOS III-35
Table III-10: Alternative 2C, 2C Modified Weave LOS III-37
Table III-11: Alternative 2C(1) and 2C(2) Weave LOS III-38
Table III-12: Alternative 2E Weave LOS III-39
Table III-13: 2C Ramps LOS III-41
Table III-14: Alternative 2C1 and 2C2 Ramp LOS III-42
Table III-15: Alternative 2E Ramp LOS III-43
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LIST OF TABLES (CONTINUED)
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Table III-16: Alternative 2C Intersection LOS III-46
Table III-17: Alternative 2C Modified Intersection LOS III-47
Table III-18: Alternative 2C(1) Intersection LOS III-48
Table III-19: Alternative 2C(2) Intersection LOS III-49
Table III-20: Alternative 2E Intersection LOS III-50
Table III-21: Summary of Non-Standard Traffic Operations III-51
Table III-22: Minimum Clear Zone Widths III-54
Table III-23: Required Building Removals III-67
Table III-24: Estimated Project Costs (2005 Dollars) III-74
Table IV-1: Population Trends Comparison, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 1980-2000 IV-1
Table IV-2: Unemployment Rate, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, New York, 1997-2004 IV-3
Table IV-3: Population by Race and Ethnicity, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 2000 IV-4
Table IV-4: Population by Income and Poverty Status, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 1999 IV-5
Table IV-5: Population by Age, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 2000 IV-6
Table IV-6: Occupancy Status, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 2000 IV-7
Table IV-7: Median Housing Value and Contract Rent, New York State, Orange County and Town of Wallkill, 2000 IV-7
Table IV-8: Daily School Bus Usage within the Project Area IV-13
Table IV-9: Additional Travel Time (in seconds) from NYS Police Troop F to Route 17 IV-15
LIST OF TABLES (CONTINUED)
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Table IV-10: Total Taxable Assessed Values IV-21
Table IV-11: Proposed Fill Areas within the Ordinary High Water Mark of Streams IV-28
Table IV-12: Wetland Impacts by Alternative IV-34
Table IV-13: Summary of Wetland Impacts by Alternative IV-35
Table IV-14: Anticipated Wetland Mitigation Requirements IV-40
Table IV-15: Summary of Net Flood Plain Impacts IV-47
Table IV-16: Summary of Wallkill River Biotec Quality IV-48
Table IV-17: Summary of Roadway Lane Miles and Impervious Area IV-49
Table IV-18: Summary of Toler Method Chloride Calculations IV-50
Table IV-19: Annual Pollutant Loading Summary in kq (lbs) IV-51
Table IV-20: Estimated Impact to Forested Habitat in m2 (acres) IV-62
Table IV-21: Estimated Number of Indian Bat Roost Trees Impacted by Alternative IV-62
Table IV-22: Summary of Impacts to Ecological Resources IV-67
Table IV-23: Summary of Historic Sites Studied IV-69
Table IV-24: Potential Adverse Effects by Alternative IV-71
Table IV-25: Summary of Impacts to Farmland of Statewide Importance IV-80
Table IV-26: CO Emissions Burden Summary IV-82
Table IV-27: NOx Emissions Burden Summary IV-82
Table IV-28: VOC Emissions Burden Summary IV-83
Table IV-29: PM2.5 Emissions Burden Summary IV-83
LIST OF TABLES (CONTINUED)
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Table IV-30: PM10 Emissions Burden Summary IV-83
Table IV-31: Summary of Traffic Noise Levels (Leq) For Alternative 2C IV-91
Table IV-33: Summary of Traffic Noise Levels (Leq) For Alternative 2C Modified IV-92
Table IV-33: Summary of Traffic Noise Levels (Leq) For Alternative 2C(1) IV-93
Table IV-34: Summary of Traffic Noise Levels (Leq) For Alternative 2C(2) IV-94
Table IV-35: Summary of Traffic Noise Levels (Leq) For Alternative 2E IV-95
Table IV-36: Noise Impacts By FHWA Land Use Category IV-96
Table IV-37: Noise Abatement Evaluation Summary IV-97
Table IV-38: Direct Energy Analysis IV-99
Table IV-39: Indirect Maintenance Energy Analysis IV-100
Table IV-40: Indirect Construction Energy Analysis IV-101
Table IV-41: Direct Greenhouse Gas Energy Analysis IV-101
Table IV-42: Indirect Greenhouse Gas Energy Analysis IV-102
Table IV-43: Number of Signalized Intersections By Alternative IV-103
Table IV-44: Impacted Properties Based on Proposed Alternatives IV-105
Table IV-45: Recommended Phase II Work For Impacted Properties IV-106
Table IV-46: Summary of Structures With ACM Transite Siding Impacts by the Alternatives IV-110
Table IV-47: Anticipated Permits, Approvals and Coordination by Alternative IV-113
LIST OF TABLES (CONTINUED)
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Table IV-48: Cumulative Impacts Summary IV-117
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Table V-1: Summary of Alternative Comparison Matrix V-2
Table V-2 : Project Objective Comparison V-2
Table V-3: Alternative Comparison Matrix V-6
Table VI-1: Project Coordination Meetings VI-3
Table VII-1: List of Preparers VII-1
Table VIII-1: List of Agencies, Organizations and Persons to Whom Copies of the DR/DEIS Were Sent VIII-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure II-1: Project Orientation II-2
Figure II-2: General Location Map Following Page II-2
Figure II-3: Project Area Map Following Page II-2
Figure II-4: Current Land Use Following Page II-7
Figure II-5: Current Zoning Following Page II-7
Figure II-6: 2002 Intersection Turning Movements for Existing AM & PM Peak Hours Following Page II-17
Figure II-7: Intersection Turning Movements for 2010 No Action AM & PM Peak Hours Following Page II-23
Figure II-8: Intersection Turning Movements For 2020 No Action AM & PM Peak Hours Following Page II-23
Figure II-9: Intersection Turning Movements for 2030 No Action AM & PM Peak Hours Following Page II-23
Figure III-1: Project Orientation III-12
Figure III-2: Alternative 2C Following Page III-17
Figure III-3: Alternative 2C Modified Following Page III-18
Figure III-4: Alternative 2C(1) Following Page III-19
Figure III-5: Alternative 2C(2) Roundabout Following Page III-21
Figure III-6: Alternative 2E Following Page III-22
Figure III-7: Alternative 2C Design Hour Volumes (2010) Following Page III-30
Figure III-8: Alternative 2C Design Hour Volumes (2020) Following Page III-30
Figure III-9: Alternative 2C Design Hour Volumes (2030) Following Page III-30
Figure III-10: Alternative 2C Modified Design Hour Volume (2010) Following Page III-30
Figure III-11: Alternative 2C Modified Design Hour Volumes (2020) Following Page III-30
LIST OF FIGURES (CONTINUED)
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Figure III-12: Alternative 2C Modified Design Hour Volumes (2030) Following Page III-30
Figure III-13: Alternative 2C(1)Design Hour Volumes (2010) Following Page III-308
Figure III-14: Alternative 2C(1) Design Hour Volumes (2020) Following Page III-30
Figure III-15: Alternative 2C(1) Design Hour Volumes (2030) Following Page III-30
Figure III-16: Alternative 2C(2) Design Hour Volumes (2010) Following Page III-30
Figure III-17: Alternative 2C(2) Design Hour Volumes (2020) Following Page III-30
Figure III-18: Alternative 2C(2) Design Hour Volumes (2030) Following Page III-30
Figure III-19: Alternative 2E Design Hour Volumes (2010) Following Page III-30
Figure III-20: Alternative 2E Design Hour Volumes (2020) Following Page III-30
Figure III-21: Alternative 2E Design Hour Volumes (2030) Following Page III-30
Figure IV-1: Census blocks by Percent Non-White Racial Minority, 2000 IV-4
Figure IV-2: Percent of Households with Income at or below the Poverty Level 1999 IV-6
Figure IV-3: Hydrologic Features Following Page V-25
Figure IV-4: Wetland Locations Following Page IV-30
Figure IV-5: Town of Wallkill Well Fields Following Page IV-56
Figure IV-6: Rykowski Site Wells Following Page IV-56
Figure IV-7: Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) vs. Mobile Source Air Toxic Emissions, 2000-2020 IV-87
Figure IV-7: Noise measurement / Model Receptor Sites FHWA Land Use Categories Following Page IV-90
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LIST OF APPENDICES (BOUND SEPARATELY)
ITEM
APPENDIX A: Previous Report Graphics
APPENDIX B: Travel Time and Delay Study
APPENDIX C: Traffic Analysis Data (Null Alternative)
APPENDIX D: Plans, Profiles and Typical Sections for Each Alternative
APPENDIX E: Freeway, Weave and Ramp Proposed Traffic Analysis
APPENDIX F: Intersection Proposed Traffic Analysis
APPENDIX G: Wetland Assessment and Delineation Report
APPENDIX H: Flood Plain Evaluation
APPENDIX I: Visual Impact Assessment Report
APPENDIX J: Noise Study
APPENDIX K: Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Materials Screening Report
APPENDIX L: Air Quality Analysis
APPENDIX M: Biological Assessment Report
APPENDIX N: Asbestos Technical Memorandum – Assessment: Preliminary Investigation
APPPENDIX O: Stream Assessment
APPENDIX P: Energy and Greenhouse Gas Analysis
APPENDIX Q: Secondary and Cumulative Impacts
APPENDIX R: Surface Water Quality Analysis
APPENDIX S: Project Correspondence
APPENDIX T: Historical and Cultural Resources
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACM Asbestos-Containing Material BA Biological Assessment CEQ Council on Environmental Quality CERCLIS Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System CO Carbon monoxide Cu Copper CWA Clean Water Act dbh Diameter at breast height DR/DEIS Design Report/Draft Environmental Impact Statement E&SCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan EAB Environmental Analysis Bureau EB Emissions burden ECS Environmental Compliance Service EF Emissions factor EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPM Environmental Procedures Manual ETC Estimated Time of Completion FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FHWA Federal Highway Administration FIS Flood Insurance Study GEIS Generic Environmental Impact Statement GIS Geographic Information System LED Light emitting diode LOS Level of Service MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization MOU Memorandum of Understanding NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NAC Noise Abatement Criteria NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NHP Natural Heritage Program
NO2 Nitrogen dioxide NOB Non-friable organically bound
NOx Nitrous oxide NPL National Priorities List NPS National Park Service NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service NRI Nationwide Rivers Inventory NWI National Wetland Inventory NYSDEC New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NYSDOL New York State Department of Labor NYSDOT New York State Department of Transportation NYSTA New York State Thruway Authority
O3 Ozone OCDPW Orange County Department of Public Works OCTC Orange County Transportation Council
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OHWM Ordinary High Water Mark OPRHP Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation ORV Outstandingly Remarkable Value Pb Lead PID Planned Interchange Development PLM Polarized Light Microscopy
PM2.5/10 Particulate matter SEM Shallow emergent marsh SEP State Energy Plan SEQR New York State Environmental Quality Review Act SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer SIP State Implementation Plan SMP’s Stormwater Management Practices
SO2 Sulfur dioxide SPDES State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan TEA-21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century TEM Transmission Electron Microscopy TN Total Nitrate TOGS Technical and Operational Guidance Series TSS Tree and shrub swamp TSS Total Suspended Solids TP Total Phosphorus USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USDA United States Department of Agriculture USDOT United States Department of Transportation USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency USFWS United States Fish & Wildlife Service USGS Untied States Geological Survey VIA Visual Impact Assessment VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled VOC Volatile organic compounds WPAD Wallkill Prehistoric Archaeological District WQ Water Quality Zn Zinc
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