Form EQ-104 (Revised 05/07/09) TO: FHWA FROM: Nick Froelich DATE: 10/05/15 CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CE) Date CE level document approved by VA FHWA Division: 11/17/2014 FHWA Contact: John Simkins Route: 10 (W Hundred Road) Route Type: Primary Project Type: Construction State Project Number: 0010-020-R44 Federal Project Number: RSTP-5A27(176) UPC: 102952 From: 0.09 mile West of Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) To: Interstate 95 (I-95) County/City: Chesterfield County District / Residency: Richmond/Chesterfield Project in STIP: Yes Project in Long Range Plan: Yes No N/A Project Outside of MPO Area Next Phase of Funding Available: Yes No Project Description: The proposed improvements would total approximately 2,500 linear feet and would generally involve the widening of Route 10 (W. Hundred Road) from four lanes divided to six lanes divided between Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1/301) and Interstate 95 (I-95). The project would also include the addition of left and right turn lanes, sidewalk, curb and gutter, storm sewer, traffic signal, pavement markings, signs, and maintenance of traffic. Offset credits would be purchased from a nutrient bank to achieve stormwater quality requirements. The majority of the project area is included in the drainage area for Chesterfield County’s Route 10/I-95 Regional BMP located in the southeast quadrant of the I-95 and Route 10 Interchange. The storm system to the BMP from the eastern project terminus has been verified to be able to handle the increased stormwater from the project. A small portion of the project area(s) flows to the south and west. The storm sewer systems were verified to their ultimate outfall to be sure the man- made conveyances (i.e. storm sewer systems) were adequate. The flow to these outfalls was either decreased or deemed a negligible increase. Project figures are contained in Attachment A. The purpose of the proposed project is to improve traffic operations and safety within the project corridor, and connect traffic on Interstate 95 with commercial, residential and industrial land uses along the Route 10 and Route 1 corridors. Improved traffic operations would be achieved through the provisions of additional roadway capacity and implementation of access management techniques. Safety improvements would be achieved by reducing conflict points and crashes (left-turn movements at median crossovers and congestion related at signalized intersections and crossovers). Currently, traffic volumes within the corridor fall in the range between a 4-lane divided and 6-lane divided typical section. It is anticipated that traffic volumes and corridor congestion will increase from area 1 Form EQ-104 (Revised 05/07/09) development and regional development impacts. In addition, corridor capacity is limited by turning movements at the driveways and crossovers (conflict points) and weaving movements. CE Category 23 CFR 771.117: (d)(13) Description of CE Category: Actions described in paragraphs (c)(26), (c)(27), and (c)(28) of this section that do not meet the constraints in paragraph (e) of 23 CFR 771.117. USGS Map Attached Yes Logical Termini and Independent Utility: Yes N/A (For Non-highway construction only, explain in comments below) Comments: The proposed improvements address identified needs to improve traffic operations and safety between 0.09 mile west of the intersection of Route 10 and Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1/301) to the west and to I-95 interchange southbound ramps to the east. These improvements can be made independent of other improvements along Route 10 and still improve traffic operations and safety within the project corridor. Typical Section: The typical section for the proposed project would consist of a six lane divided urban arterial with three 12-foot wide travel lanes in each direction with the inside lanes having an additional 1 foot shy distance from the curb, a 22-ft width median, a 2.5-ft wide curb and gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalks on either side located within a variable width right-of-way ranging from approximately 90 feet to 180 feet. Structures: There are no bridges or large diameter culverts associated with the project. PRESENT IMPACTS SOCIO-ECONOMIC YES NO YES NO Minority/Low Income Populations Disproportionate Impacts to Minority/Low Income Populations: Yes No Existing or Planned Public Recreational Facilities Source: Census data (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010); Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan, amended April 15, 2015; Chesterfield County Bikeways and Trails Plan (draft April 2015); preliminary project plans; preliminary right of way data sheets Community Services Source: Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan, adopted October 24, 2012; Chesterfield County GIS Data (http://citizengis.chesterfield.gov/) Consistent with Local Land Use: Yes No Source: Chesterfield County Comprehensive Plan, amended April 15, 2015 Existing or Planned Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities: Source: Chesterfield County Bikeways and Trails Plan (draft April 2015); preliminary project plans 2 Form EQ-104 (Revised 05/07/09) Comments: Population demographics are available from the U.S. Census Bureau for Chesterfield County from the 2010 Census. Poverty data was obtained from the American Community Survey (ACS) through the U.S. Census Bureau for 5-year averages for census tracts located within the project corridor. The project corridor traverses census tract 1004.09 and 1005.05 and block groups 1 and 4 within tract 1004.09 and block group 3 within tract 1004.09. Figure 4 within Attachment A depicts the project corridor, census tracts and block groups. Population demographic data for the project area is summarized in Table 1 within Attachment B. According to the 2010 Census, the population of Chesterfield as a whole is composed of 68 percent white and 32 percent minority groups. Block group 3 within census tract 1005.05 has a higher minority population, block group 4 within tract 1004.09 has a higher Hispanic or Latino origin populations, and tract 1004.09 has a higher percent of the population below the poverty line than Chesterfield County as a whole. However, there are no residential properties within the project corridor and no business relocations or full property acquisitions are proposed as part of the project. It is anticipated that right-of-way would be required from two parcels – 0.053 ac from 2611 W Hundred Road (Parcel 002) and 0.019 ac from 12500 Jefferson Davis Highway (Parcel 003.) located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Route 10 and Jefferson Davis Highway. The right-of-way acquisition is limited to parcel frontage along Route 10. No minority or low-income populations have been identified that would be adversely impacted by the proposed project. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of E.O. 12898 and FHWA Order 6640.23, no further Environmental Justice analysis is required. In addition, the proposed project would improve the transportation corridor by enhancing traffic capacity, improving safety, and providing for pedestrian access (sidewalks). A Maintenance of Traffic plan will be prepared to ensure there are no disruptions to emergency services during construction. It is anticipated that two lanes of traffic will be maintained throughout construction. At times where only one lane of traffic can be maintained work would occur during the night. SECTION 4(f) and SECTION 6(f) YES NO Use of 4(f) Property: Acres of use: 0 Name of Resource: NA Type of Resource: Individually Eligible Historic Property: Contributing Element to Historic District Public Recreation Area: Public Park: Public Wildlife/Waterfowl Refuge: Planned Public Park, Recreation Area, Wildlife or Waterfowl Refuge: Source: VDHR correspondence dated January 8, 2015; VDHR correspondence dated February 24, 2015; DCR Land and Water Conservation Fund GIS data; DCR Initial Project Review, dated 10/22/14; DCR Conservation Lands GIS Data (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/cldownload.shtml, dated 12-16-14); Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation (http://www.chesterfield.gov/Parks.aspx?id=6442484364); Chesterfield County GIS data (http://citizengis.chesterfield.gov/) DeMinimis: Type of Use: Permanent: 3 Form EQ-104 (Revised 05/07/09) Temporary: *Constructive: *Temporary Non 4(f) Use Section 4(f) Evaluation Attached: Conversion of 6(f) Property: Acres of Conversion: 0 Source: VDHR correspondence dated January 8, 2015; VDHR correspondence dated February 24, 2015; Land and Water Conservation Fund (http://waso- lwcf.ncrc.nps.gov/public/index.cfm; accessed 1-29-15); DCR Land and Water Conservation Fund GIS data; DCR Initial Project Review, dated 10/22/14; DCR Conservation Lands GIS Data (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/cldownload.shtml, dated 12-16-14); Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation (http://www.chesterfield.gov/Parks.aspx?id=6442484364); Chesterfield County GIS data (http://citizengis.chesterfield.gov/) Comments: This project will not result is use of 4(f) property or conversion of 6(f) property. *Note that a Constructive Use and a Temporary Non 4(f) Use do not apply with a De Minimis finding. CULTURAL RESOURCES COMPLETE N/A Source: Cultural Resources Survey, Widening of Route 10 from Route 1 to I-95, Chesterfield County, Virginia (Consultant, October 2014); VDHR correspondence dated January 8, 2015; VDHR correspondence dated February 24, 2015. "No Effect" Pursuant to 1999 DHR Agreement Phase I Architecture Conducted Phase II Architecture Conducted Phase I Archaeology Conducted Phase II Archaeology Conducted Section 106 Effect Determination: No Adverse