Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility

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1 Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility Environmental Assessment July 2010 Prepared by: The United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration in cooperation with The Town of Babylon

2 WYANDANCH INTERMODAL TRANSIT FACILITY TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PREPARED BY: THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE TOWN OF BABYLON JULY 2010

3 Table of Contents Executive Summary... ES-1 1: Purpose and Need A. Introduction and Project Overview B. Planning Overview C. Statement of Purpose and Need Purpose of Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility Project Need for the Project D. Goals and Objectives Accommodate Future Demand and Encourage Access By Mass Transit Alleviate Vehicular Congestion and Improve Safety Support and Encourage Economic Development in Downtown Wyandanch Minimize Adverse Effects On the Environment E. Relationship of the Proposed Project With Federal Initiatives Encouraging Sustainable Communities : Project Alternatives A. Introduction B. Preferred Alternative Project Site Project Components Project Cost Construction Schedule and Completion Date C. No Action Alternative D. Other Configurations Considered : Land Use and Zoning, Social Conditions, and Community Character A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Land Use Zoning Socioeconomic Conditions Community Character C. The Project Land Acquisition and Displacement Land Use Zoning Public Policy Socioeconomic Conditions Community Character TOC-1 July 2010

4 Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility 4: Historic Resources A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Architectural Resources Archaeological Resources C. The Project : Urban Design and Visual Resources A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions C. The Project Urban Design Visual Resources : Transportation A. Introduction B. Traffic Existing Conditions No Action Alternative Preferred Alternative C. Parking Existing No Action Alternative D. Transit Existing No Action Alternative Preferred Alternative : Air Quality A. Introduction B. Pollutants for Analysis Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Oxides, VOCs, and Ozone Lead Respirable Particulate Matter PM 10 and PM Sulfur Dioxide C. National and State Air Quality Standards Transportation Conformity D. The Project Mobile Sources Parking Garage Analysis : Noise and Vibration A. Introduction B. Noise Analysis Methodology Intermodal Transit Facility Noise Modeling Mobile Source Noise Modeling Analysis Procedure C. Existing Conditions July 2010 TOC-2

5 Table of Contents Selection of Noise Receptor Locations Noise Monitoring Existing Noise Levels D. The Project E. Noise Abatement Measures Traffic Management Changes to Roadway Alignment and Noise Buffer Zones Noise Insulation Barriers F. Conclusions : Infrastructure A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Water Supply Sanitary Sewer Solid Waste Energy C. The Project : Contaminated Materials A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Existing Uses Findings C. No Action Alternative D. The Project : Natural Resources A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Floodplains Water Resources Vegetation and Wildlife C. The Project : Construction Impacts A. Introduction B. Description of Construction Activities Phase 1: Construction of Garage and Access Roadways Phase 2: Construction of Plaza and Roadway Network Construction Hours Construction Staging Maintenance and Protection of Traffic C. Probable Construction-Period Effects Land Use and Zoning, Social Conditions, and Community Character Historic Resources Urban Design and Visual Resources Transportation TOC-3 July 2010

6 Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility Air Quality Noise Infrastructure Contaminated Materials Natural Resources : Safety and Security A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions C. The Project Parking Garage Roadway Improvements : Indirect and Cumulative Effects A. Introduction B. Indirect Effects Short-Term Indirect Effects Long-Term Indirect Effects C. Cumulative Effects : Environmental Justice A. Introduction and Background B. Methodology Used for This Assessment Delineation of Study Area Identification of Environmental Justice Population C. Environmental Justice Populations in the Study Area D. Summary of Potential Adverse Impacts E. Identification of Disproportionately High and Adverse Impacts F. Public Participation G. Conclusion With Respect to Environmental Justice : Public Outreach and Agency Coordination A. Introduction B. Public Outreach Wyandanch Rising Public Outreach Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility Feasibility Study and Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Public Outreach Public Outreach During Planning for the Project C. Agency Coordination, Permits, and Approvals D. Availability of This EA E. Contact Information APPENDICES Appendix 1: Purpose and Need (Environmental Assessment Form) Appendix 2: Project Alternatives (Preliminary Garage Design Plans; MEP Drawings; Preliminary Street and Plaza Design Drawings [UNDER SEPARATE COVER]; Drainage calculations; Wayfinding and Signage Plans; and Cost Estimate) Appendix 3: Land Use and Zoning, Social Conditions, and Community Character July 2010 TOC-4

7 Table of Contents Appendix 4: Appendix 5: Appendix 6: Appendix 7: Historic Resources (Correspondence) Transportation (Traffic Data) [UNDER SEPARATE COVER AND ON CD] Noise (Noise Data) Contaminated Materials (Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and supporting materials) TOC-5 July 2010

8 List of Tables 3-1 Land Use on the Project Site Ownership, Tax Revenue, and Employment On the Project Site Turning Movement Count Location Wyandanch Origin-Destination Survey Results Existing Condition Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Results Existing Condition Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Results No Action Alternative Signalize Intersection Capacity Analysis Results No Action Alternative Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Results Preferred Alternative Signalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Results Preferred Alternative Unsignalized Intersection Capacity Analysis Results Noise Receptor Sites and Locations Existing Noise Levels Noise Impact Evaluation of Preferred Alternative Mammals Likely to Utilize the Project Site Study Area Racial, Ethnic, and Economic Characteristics Public and Stakeholder Meetings Held in 2008, 2009, and Public and Stakeholder Meetings Held in 2008, 2009, and TOC-6 July 2010

9 List of Figures Following page 1-1 Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Strategic Sites Project Site Tax Map Aerial Photo of Project Site and Area of New Street Network Preferred Alternative Key Components Parking Structure Section View Proposed Roadway Network Existing and Proposed Roadway Network Land Use Cultural Resources Area of Potential Effect (APE) Existing Roadway Network Data Collection Map Existing and Proposed Roadway Network and Project Components Key Map a 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes b 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes a 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes b 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes a 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes b 2012 Preferred Alternative Weekday PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Long Island Railroad Map Suffolk County Transit Map Noise Monitoring Locations Environmental Justice Study Area TOC-7 July 2010