LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT FROM FLORAL PARK TO HICKSVILLE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

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1 LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD EXPANSION PROJECT FROM FLORAL PARK TO HICKSVILLE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Project Name: Project Location: Lead Agency & Contact Person: SEQRA Classification: Project Sponsors: Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project From Floral Park to Hicksville Nassau County, New York Long Island Rail Road Edward M. Dumas, Vice President Market Development & Public Affairs MTA Long Island Rail Road, MC 1131 Jamaica Station Building Jamaica, NY Type I Action Long Island Rail Road New York State Department of Transportation DEIS Acceptance Date: November 28, 2016 DEIS Public Hearing Date: January 17, 2017 January 18, 2017 January 19, 2017 DEIS Written Comment Date: Written comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted until January 31, 2017, or until 10 days following the close of the Public Hearing, whichever is later. This document is the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project from Floral Park to Hicksville project. The DEIS is prepared pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and its implementing regulations (State Environmental Quality Review Act) (6 NYCRR Part 617). Copies are available for review at the office of the Lead Agency. A copy of this document has also been made available on the Internet at the following address:

2 DEIS Prepared by: Preliminary Project Design by: Technical Studies Prepared by: AKRF, Inc. 440 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor New York, NY GF/AECOM Joint Venture AECOM Archaeology Utilities/Infrastructure Air Quality Noise Rail & Bus Operations AKRF, Inc. Land Use Socioeconomic Environmental Justice Visual Impacts Historic Structures Natural Resources Construction Climate Change & Resiliency Calladium Group Project Description Alternatives Matrix NewWorld Contaminated Materials VHB Traffic, Bicycle, Pedestrian

3 Table of Contents Executive Summary... S-1 1: Project Description A. Introduction B. Regulatory Context C. Project Purpose and Need Background Congestion and Delays Along Existing LIRR Main Line On-Time Performance Future Ridership Projections Intra-Island, Reverse Peak, and Reverse Direction Service Limitations Street-Level Grade Crossings Project Goals and Objectives Planning Context D. Description of the Proposed Project Overview Third Track Alignment Retaining and Sound Attenuation Walls Passenger Rail Station Improvements Structure Modifications Utility Relocations Traction Power Substations Street-Level Grade Crossings Parking Drainage Improvements Property Acquisitions Construction Phasing Project Cost E. Project Corridor and Study Areas F. Summary of Required Approvals : Land Use, Community Character, and Public Policy A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology Planning Documents D. Existing Conditions Floral Park New Hyde Park Garden City Park TOC-1 November 2016

4 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Garden City Mineola Carle Place Westbury New Cassel Hicksville E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Socioeconomic Conditions A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology Regulatory Context Study Area Technical Approach D. Existing Conditions Population and Housing Business Districts Affected Properties E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Population and Housing Business Districts, Access, and Acquisition Affected Properties and Property Tax Revenues Compensation and Relocation Assistance Economic and Fiscal Benefits G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Environmental Justice A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology Delineation of Study Area Identify Potential Environmental Justice Areas (Minority and Low Income Populations) Within the Study Area Title Vi of the Civil Rights Act D. Existing Conditions Minority Communities Low-Income Communities Existing Sources of Environmental Impacts E. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Summary of Potential Beneficial and Adverse Impacts F. Conclusion G. Public Participation November 2016 TOC-2

5 Table of Contents 5: Visual Resources A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology D. Existing Conditions Study Area Visual Character Inventory of Resources Summary of Inventory of Locally Sensitive Receptors E. The Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Impact Analysis G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Historic Resources A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts Archaeological Resources Architectural Resources C. Methodology Archaeological Resources Architectural Resources D. Historic Overview Precontact Period LIRR Development Development Along the Project Corridor E. Existing Conditions Project Corridor Study Area F. Future Without the Proposed Project Project Corridor Study Area G. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Archaeological Resources Architectural Resources H. Measures to Avoid, Minimize, and Mitigate Potential Impacts References : Natural Resources A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology D. Regulatory Context Federal New York State E. Existing Conditions Groundwater and Wetlands Ecological Communities TOC-3 November 2016

6 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Wildlife Threatened, Endangered, and Special Concern Species F. Future Without the Proposed Project G. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Groundwater and Wetlands Ecological Communities Wildlife Threatened, Endangered, and Special Concern Species H. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Contaminated Materials A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology D. Existing Conditions Transport of Hazardous Materials By Freight Trains E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Utilities and Related Infrastructure A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Signals and Communication Lines Gas Lines Electric Power Lines Fiber Optic Cable and Telephone Lines Cable Television Lines Water and Sanitary Sewer Lines Drainage Facilities C. Future Without the Proposed Project D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Signals and Communication Lines Gas Lines Electric Power Lines Fiber Optic and Telephone Lines Cable Television Lines Water and Sanitary Sewer Lines Drainage Facilities : Transportation A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts Rail Service and Ridership Bus Service Vehicular Traffic Parking Pedestrian Connectivity and Bicycle Access November 2016 TOC-4

7 Table of Contents Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety C. Rail Service and Ridership Passenger Rail Service Existing Conditions No Build and Build Conditions No Build and Build Conditions Hempstead and Oyster Bay Branches Passenger Rail Operations Summary Rail Freight Service/Operations Ridership D. Bus Service Methodology Existing Conditions Future Without the Proposed Project Future With the Proposed Project E. Vehicular Traffic Existing Conditions Future Conditions Without the Proposed Project (Year 2020) Future Conditions With the Proposed Project (Year 2020) Future Conditions Without the Proposed Project (Year 2040) Future Conditions With the Proposed Project (Year 2040) Emergency Vehicle and School Bus Travel Times F. Parking Existing Conditions Future Conditions Without and With the Proposed Project (Year 2020) Future Conditions Without and With the Proposed Project (Year 2040) G. Pedestrian Connectivity and Bicycle Access Pedestrian Connectivity Bicycle Access H. Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Safety Study Areas Methodology Summary Findings : Air Quality A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology Regulatory Context Air Toxics Greenhouse Gases Pollutants of Concern Methodology D. Existing Conditions NAAQS Attainment and Tip Inclusion Status E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Level of Service (Los) Screening TOC-5 November 2016

8 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Capture Criteria Screening Volume Threshold Screening Conformity Determination G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Noise A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology Fundamentals and Descriptors Evaluation Criteria Operational Vibration Criteria Screening Assessment Baseline Noise Monitoring Noise Modeling Assumptions Vibration Modeling Assumptions D. Existing Conditions Existing Measured Noise Existing Predicted Noise Existing Predicted Vibration E. Future Without the Proposed Project Noise Vibration F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Noise Vibration Noise and Vibration Reducing Features of the Proposed Project Noise Vibration G. References : Construction A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts Socioeconomics Historic and Cultural Resources Hazardous Materials Transportation Air Quality Noise and Vibration C. Measures to Minimize Community Impacts Communication With Community Community Safety and Quality of Life Environmental Performance D. Construction Description Construction Schedule Construction Elements and Phasing Construction Elements in Subsections November 2016 TOC-6

9 Table of Contents Construction Work Hours and Track Outages E. Methodology F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Land Use and Community Character Socioeconomic Conditions Environmental Justice Visual Resources Historic and Archaeological Resources Natural Resources Hazardous and Contaminated Materials Transportation Air Quality Noise and Vibration Safety and Security : Cumulative and Secondary Impacts A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology D. Existing Conditions E. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project Cumulative Adverse and Beneficial Impacts Secondary Impacts F. Mitigation : Safety and Security A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Methodology D. Existing Conditions E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project G. Safety & Security Measures H. Mitigation : Electromagnetic Fields A. Introduction B. Principal Conclusions and Impacts C. Background D. Existing Conditions E. Future Without the Proposed Project F. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project G. Mitigation for the Proposed Project : Climate Change A. Introduction Principal Conclusions and Impacts B. Greenhouse Gas Emissions TOC-7 November 2016

10 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Methodology Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project GHG Emission Reduction Strategies for the Proposed Project C. Resilience to Climate Change Development of Policy to Improve Climate Change Resilience Resilience of the Proposed Project to Climate Change : Alternatives A. Introduction B. Alternatives Development C. Alternatives Considered and Discarded Main Line Corridor Improvements Project Alternative North Alignment Only Alternative South Alignment Only Alternative Elevated New Hyde Park Segment Alternative D. Alternatives Evaluated Proposed Project No Action Alternative Transportation Systems Management Alternative Upgrade Switches & Signals Only Alternative E. Comparison of Alternatives F. Conclusion : Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources : Unavoidable Adverse Impacts : Public and Agency Participation A. Introduction B. Informational Materials Project Website and Social Media Project Brochures and Press Releases C. Stakeholder Engagement Project Office D. Agency Coordination E. Scoping Process Public Scoping Meetings Scoping Comments F. DEIS Comment Period G. Ongoing Outreach APPENDICES 1-A Technical Memorandum 1-B Aerial Figures 3 Socioeconomic Conditions 6 Historic Resources 7 Natural Resources 8 Contaminated Materials 10 Transportation 13 Construction November 2016 TOC-8

11 List of Tables S-1 LIRR Rail Operations: Existing Conditions, 2020 Conditions, and 2040 Conditions... S-5 S-2 Bridges and Structures Along LIRR Main Line... S Main Line Events Causing Ten or More Late or Cancelled Trains* 2013 Through September Comparison of On-Time Performance for LIRR and Metro-North LIRR Rail Operations: Existing Conditions, 2020 Conditions, and 2040 Conditions LIRR Main Line Station On s and Off s During 4-Hour Peak Period (2014 Data) Retaining Wall Locations and Details Bridges and Structures Along LIRR Main Line Summary of Proposed Project Parking Gains and Losses Summary of Drainage Improvements At Grade Crossing Locations Summary of Anticipated Full Property Acquisitions Summary of Anticipated Partial Property Acquisitions Summary of Anticipated Permanent Easements Summary of Anticipated Public Row Impacts Existing Land Use No-Build Projects in the Study Area Floral Park Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics New Hyde Park Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Merillon Avenue Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Mineola Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Carle Place Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Westbury Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Hicksville Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics LIRR Main Line Study Area Population and Housing Characteristics Nassau County Population and Housing Characteristics Businesses and Employment Profile of Study Areas and Relevant Municipalities TOC-1 November 2016

12 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project 3-11 Existing Property Tax Revenue Anticipated Full Fee Property Acquisitions Existing Property Tax Revenue Anticipated Partial Property Acquisitions (Strip Takings) Existing Property Tax Revenue Anticipated Permanent Easements General Budgets AND Tax Levies Estimated Property Tax Reduction Anticipated Full Property Acquisitions Estimated Property Tax Reduction Anticipated Partial Property Acquisitions (Strip Takings) Estimated Property Tax Reduction Anticipated Permanent Easements Estimated Property Tax Impacts of the Proposed Project Economic and Fiscal Benefits Environmental Justice Study Area Race and Population Data Project Corridor Architectural Resources Study Area Architectural Resources Vegetation Identified Within the Study Area Mammal Species With the Potential to Occur in the Study Area Birds Documented By the New York State Breeding Bird Atlas Reptiles and Amphibians Documented By the NYSDEC HERP Atlas Project in the Sea Cliff, Hicksville, Lynbrook, and Freeport Census Quadrangles Study Area Utility Providers by Type PSEG-LI Electric Utilities Existing Conditions Daily and Peak Period Service Between Floral Park and Hicksville No Build - Daily and Peak Period Service Between Floral Park and Hicksville Build - Daily and Peak Period Service Between Floral Park and Hicksville No Build - Daily and Peak Period Service Between Floral Park and Hicksville Build - Daily and Peak Period Service Between Floral Park and Hicksville Overall Ridership in the Study Area No Build and Build Ridership Projections by Station Existing Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park Existing Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola Existing Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Westbury No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park November 2016 TOC-2

13 Table of Contents No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Westbury Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park Option 1: Four- Lane New Hyde Park Road Underpass and Closure of South 12th Street Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park Option 2: Five- Lane New Hyde Park Road Underpass and Closure of South 12th Street Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, New Hyde Park Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola Option 1: Two-Way Willis Avenue Underpass and Closure of Main Street Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola Option 2: One-Way Northbound Main Street and One-Way Southbound Willis Avenue Underpasses Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, Mineola Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Westbury Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, Westbury No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola No Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Westbury Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park Option 1: Four- Lane New Hyde Park Road Underpass and Closure of South 12th Street Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, New Hyde Park Option 2: Five- Lane New Hyde Park Road Underpass and Closure of South 12th Street Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, New Hyde Park Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola Option 1: Two-Way Willis Avenue Underpass and Closure of Main Street Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Mineola Option 2: One-Way Northbound Main Street and One-Way Southbound Willis Avenue Underpasses Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, Mineola Build Traffic Levels of Service Summary, Westbury Queue Lengths at LIRR Grade Crossings, Westbury Travel Times, New Hyde Park Travel Times, Mineola Travel Times, Westbury Existing Station Parking Capacity and Usage Projected Year 2020 Parking Demand Without the Proposed Project Projected Year 2040 Parking Demand Without the Proposed Project TOC-3 November 2016

14 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Existing Peak Hour Pedestrian Volumes at Grade Crossings Summary of Crash Data for Safety Study Areas (November 2012 October 2015) Summary of Crash Data at or Near Grade Crossing Locations (November 2012 October 2015) National and New York State Ambient Air Quality Standards Ambient Monitored Air Concentrations LOS Screening Within Mineola Area LOS Screening Within New Hyde Park Area LOS Screening Within Westbury Area Capture Criteria Screening Within Mineola Area Capture Criteria Screening Within New Hyde Park Area Capture Criteria Screening Within Westbury Area Volume Screening Thresholds for Signalized Intersections Volume Screening Threshold for Two-Way Free Flow Sites Volume Screening Thresholds for Signalized Intersections Volume Screening for Two-Way Free Flow Sites FTA Land-Use Categories and Noise Metrics Ground-Borne Rms Vibration and Noise Impact Criteria for Annoyance During Operations and Construction (vdb) Existing and Future LIRR Rail Operations (No. of Trains) Baseline Noise Monitoring Results (dba) Predicted Noise Levels At Select Receptors Under the Proposed Project (Dba) Predicted Vibration Levels At Select Receptors Under the Existing Condition and the Proposed Project (vdb) Sound Attenuation Walls Included in the Proposed Project Locations Where Vibration Control Measures Are Recommended Under THE Proposed Project Construction Traffic Analysis Results Summary Grade Crossing Construction Scenarios Emissions from Construction Activities (Tons) FTA Construction Noise Criteria for a Detailed Assessment (Dba) FTA Construction Vibration Damage Criteria Construction Equipment Noise and Vibration Reference Levels and Impact Distances With THE Proposed Project November 2016 TOC-4

15 Table of Contents 13-7 Local Noise Ordinances Summary of Potential Cumulative Impacts Summary of Crash Data at or Near Grade Crossing Locations (November 2012 October 2015) Magnetic Field (mg) from Household Appliances Comparison of Proposed Project With Alternatives TOC-5 November 2016

16 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project List of Figures S-1 Long Island Rail Road System... S-2 S-2 Project Area... S-2 S-3 System-Wide Effects of Delay... S-4 S-4 Recovery From Delay... S-4 S-5 Existing Grade Crossings... S-6 S-6 Existing Track Schematic... S-6 S-7 Detailed Schematic... S-8 S-8 Sound Wall Rendering... S Long Island Rail Road System Overview Project Area Existing Track Schematic Effects of Delays System-Wide Effects of Delay On-Time Performance Existing Grade Crossings Existing Grade Crossings Existing Track Schematic LIRR Main Line Expansion Project Proposed Track Schematic Retaining Wall in Fill / Retaining Wall in Cut Retaining Wall without Sound Attenuation Retaining Wall with Sound Attenuation Sound Attenuation Wall Potential Station Improvements Proposed Project Bridge Modifications Typical LIRR Substation Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Existing Conditions November 2016 TOC-6

17 Table of Contents 1-19 Covert Ave Grade Crossing Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk, LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk, LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: Covert Avenue Grade Crossing Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk, LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet South 12th Street Grade Crossing Existing Conditions South 12th Street Grade Crossing Option 1: Permanent Crossing Closure with Pedestrian Bridge Option 2: One-Way Underpass with Sidewalk Rendering: South 12th Street Grade Crossing Option 1: Permanent Crossing Closure with Pedestrian Bridge Rendering: South 12th Street Grade Crossing Option 2: One-Way Underpass with Sidewalk New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Existing Conditions New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Option 1: Five-Lane Underpass with Kiss and Ride Northwest of Tracks New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Option 2: Four-Lane Underpass with Kiss and Ride Southwest of Tracks Rendering: New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Option 1: Five-Lane Underpass with Kiss and Ride Northwest of Tracks Rendering: New Hyde Park Road Grade Crossing Option 2: Four-Lane Underpass with Kiss and Ride Southwest of Tracks Substation Main Street Grade Crossing Existing Conditions Main Street Grade Crossing Option 1: Permanent Crossing Closure with Pedestrian Bridge Main Street Grade Crossing Option 2: One-Way Underpass with Pedestrian Bridge Rendering: Main Street Grade Crossing Option 1: Permanent Crossing Closure with Pedestrian Bridge Rendering: Main Street Grade Crossing Option 2: One-Way Underpass with Pedestrian Bridge Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Exiting Conditions Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Option 1: Two-Way Underpass Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Option 2: One-Way Underpass Rendering: Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Option 1: Two-Way Underpass Rendering: Willis Avenue Grade Crossing Option 2: One-Way Underpass School Street Grade Crossing Existing Conditions TOC-7 November 2016

18 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project 1-43 School Street Grade Crossing Scenario 1A: Two-Way Underpass and Tracks Raised Several Feet School Street Grade Crossing Scenario 1B: Two-Way Underpass and Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: School Street Grade Crossing Scenario 1A: Two-Way Underpass and Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: School Street Grade Crossing Scenario 1B: Two-Way Underpass and Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: School Street Grade Crossing... Scenario 1B: Two-Way Underpass and Tracks Raised Several Feet Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Existing Conditions Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Scenario 1A: Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk; LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Scenario 1B: Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk; LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Scenario 1A: Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk; LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: Urban Avenue Grade Crossing Scenario 1B: Two-Way Underpass with Sidewalk; LIRR Tracks Raised Several Feet Rendering: Mineola Parking Garage Between Main Street and Willis Avenue Rendering: Mineola Boulevard Parking Garage Southeast View Rendering: Westbury Parking Garage Project Corridor Study Area A Land Use B Land Use C Land Use D Land Use E Land Use F Land Use G Land Use Floral Park Photographs New Hyde Park Photographs Garden City Park Photographs Garden City Photographs Mineola Photographs Carle Place Photographs November 2016 TOC-8

19 Table of Contents 2-8 Westbury Photographs New Cassel Photographs Hicksville Photographs Socioeconomic Study Areas Environmental Justice Communities A Visual Assessment Location Map A-1 Photographs A-2 Photographs A-3 Photographs A-4 Photographs A-5 Photographs A-6 Photographs A-7 Photographs A-8 Photographs A-9 Photographs A-10 Photographs B Visual Assessment Location Map B-1 Photographs B-2 Photographs B-3 Photographs B-4 Photographs B-5 Photographs B-6 Photographs B-7 Photographs B-8 Photographs B-9 Photographs B-10 Photographs B-11 Photographs B-12 Photographs B-13 Photographs B-14 Photographs B-15 Photographs B-16 Photographs TOC-9 November 2016

20 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project 5-1B-17 Photographs C Visual Assessment Location Map C-1 Photographs C-2 Photographs C-3 Photographs C-4 Photographs C-5 Photographs C-6 Photographs C-7 Photographs C-8 Photographs C-9 Photographs C-10 Photographs C-11 Photographs C-12 Photographs C-13 Photographs C-14 Photographs C-15 Photographs C-16 Photographs C-17 Photographs C-18 Photographs D Visual Assessment Location Map D-1 Photographs D-2 Photographs D-3 Photographs D-4 Photographs D-5 Photographs D-6 Photographs D-7 Photographs D-8 Photographs D-9 Photographs D-10 Photographs D-11 Photographs E Visual Assessment Location Map November 2016 TOC-10

21 Table of Contents 5-1E-1 Photographs E-2 Photographs E-3 Photographs E-4 Photographs E-5 Photographs E-6 Photographs E-7 Photographs E-8 Photographs E-9 Photographs E-10 Photographs E-11 Photographs E-12 Photographs E-13 Photographs E-14 Photographs E-15 Photographs E-16 Photographs E-17 Photographs F Visual Assessment Location Map F-1 Photographs F-2 Photographs F-3 Photographs F-4 Photographs F-5 Photographs F-6 Photographs F-7 Photographs F-8 Photographs F-9 Photographs F-10 Photographs G Visual Assessment Location Map G-1 Photographs G-2 Photographs G-3 Photographs G-4 Photographs TOC-11 November 2016

22 Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project 5-1G-5 Photographs G-6 Photographs G-7 Photographs G-8 Photographs G-9 Photographs G-10 Photographs Project Location and Archeological Sensitivity Project Location and Architectural Resources Study Area Floral Park and Mineola Project Location and Architectural Resources Study Area Carle Place, Westbury, and Hicksville Project Corridor - Mineola Architectural Resources Study Area Floral Park Architectural Resources Study Area Floral Park Architectural Resources Study Area Floral Park Architectural Resources Study Area Floral Park Architectural Resources Study Area Mineola Architectural Resources Study Area Mineola Architectural Resources Study Area Carle Place and Westbury Architectural Resources Study Area Hicksville Architectural Resources Project Corridor a NWI Wetlands/Nassau County Stormwater Basins b NWI Wetlands/Nassau County Stormwater Basins Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites November 2016 TOC-12

23 Table of Contents 8-11 Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Contaminated Materials Study Sites Study Area Bus Service Traffic Study Area New Hyde Park Traffic Study Area Mineola Traffic Study Area Westbury Typical A-Weighted Noise Levels Typical Ground-Borne Vibration Levels FTA Project Noise Impact Criteria FTA Increase in Cumulative Noise Levels Allowed by Criteria Noise-Monitoring Sites Along Project Corridor Measured LIRR Locomotive Ground-Surface Vibration Curves Construction Schedule Projected Flood Zones Public Participation TOC-13 November 2016