Planned Studies
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Caltrans is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and an Environmental Assessment (EA) to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
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The following are some of the environmental studies that will be done to determine the potential Impacts from this project:
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Air Quality
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Particulate Matter Hot-Spot Analysis
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Project-Level Air Conformity
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Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
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Traffic Operations Analysis
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Community Assessment
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Economic Analysis
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Growth
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Energy
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Hazardous Waste
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Noise Study
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Paleontology
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Visual Impact Analysis
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Water Quality
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Wetland Delineation
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Biological Surveys and Reports
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Archaeology
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Architectural History
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Native American Coordination
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The following are some of the design studies that will be done:
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Traffic Operational Analysis Report
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Location Hydraulic Study
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Stormwater Data Report
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Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
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Geotechnical Investigations
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Safety Analysis
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The Caltrans environmental process is as follows:
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Scoping:
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Preliminary studies and design.
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Receive public input on the proposed project (now in progress).
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Analysis:
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Complete environmental technical studies and engineering studies.
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Draft Environmental Document:
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Prepare the draft environmental document with results of the technical studies.
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Propose avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures.
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Public/Agency Review and Comment:
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Circulate the draft environmental document for public review and comment.
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Conduct a public hearing and receive public feedback.
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Final Environmental Document:
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Respond to all comments in the final environmental document.
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Identify a preferred alternative (build or no-build).
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Finalize the final environmental document.
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Present findings and complete the environmental process.