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NY G ATEWAY C ONNECTIONS I MPROVEMENT P ROJECT TO THE US P EACE B RIDGE P LAZA 1 N EW Y ORK G ATEWAY C ONNECTIONS I MPROVEMENT P ROJECT TO THE US P EACE B RIDGE P LAZA Public Hearing December 18, 2013 Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo, NY

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NEW YORK GATEWAY CONNECTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE US PEACE BRIDGE PLAZA

December 18, 2013 Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo, NY

Public Hearing

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2 December 2013

NEW YORK GATEWAY CONNECTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE US PEACE BRIDGE PLAZA

December 18, 2013 Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo, NY

Public Hearing

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Technical Presentation

 Purpose, Need, and Objectives  Planned Improvements  NEPA Process  Anticipated Benefits  Environmental Studies  Right-of-Way

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The purpose is to reduce the use of the local streets by interstate traffic and provide access to the existing Plaza at its current location.

The primary need of the project is to address the limited direct access between the Plaza and I-190

Purpose and Need

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Project Objectives

To address the need for direct access from the Plaza to the northbound lanes

  • f Interstate 190.

To redirect through traffic from Front Park, and to remove Baird Drive. To replace the Porter Avenue Bridge

  • ver I-190
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Major Project Improvements

Ramp D Ramp PN Shoreline Trail New Bridge

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NEPA PROCESS

SCOPING =

  • Opportunity for public and agencies to

identify issues for consideration in the DEIS DEIS =

  • Evaluates reasonable alternatives
  • Assesses effects of the action
  • Identifies preferred alternative
  • Public Hearing

FEIS & ROD =

  • Consideration of comments received on

DEIS

  • Describes mitigation measures (as

necessary)

  • Provides basis for decision
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NEPA PROCESS

Outcomes from Public and Agency Input: 1. Relocation of Shoreline Trail (Riverwalk)

  • Allows Expanded Waterfront Views of Niagara River and

Lake Erie 2. Replacement of Porter Avenue Bridge over I-190

  • Reduced Overall Construction Impacts on Public

3. Improvements to Security Around US Plaza

  • Construction of Perimeter Wall

4. Improvements to Traffic Incident Notification on I-190

  • New Variable Message Signs on Northbound I-190
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NEPA PROCESS

Outcomes from Public and Agency Input: 5. Improved Porter Avenue Access to LaSalle Park

  • Share-Use Path Along South Side of Porter Ave

6. Improved Driver Directions for Exiting US Plaza

  • New Signage Directing Exiting Vehicles

7. Improved Vehicle and Pedestrian Access within Front Park

  • Relocated Driveway and Paths
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10 December 2013

NEPA PROCESS

DEIS PHASE – Public and Agency Review 1. DEIS is Available for Public Review at:

  • Buffalo and Erie County Public Library’s Niagara Branch and

Central, or Downtown Buffalo, Library

  • NYS Dept of Transportation’s Region 5 Offices at 100

Seneca Street in Buffalo

  • Online at https://www.dot.ny.gov/nygateway
  • During today’s Public Hearing at the Written Comment Table
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NEPA PROCESS

DEIS PHASE – Public and Agency Review 1. DEIS Comment Period:

  • Verbal comments received today
  • Written comments accepted through January 13, 2014

either by E-Mail or by US Mail 2. Comment Responses:

  • Comments received will be considered and responses will be

documented in the Final EIS

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Benefits of Removing Baird Drive

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Benefits of Removing Baird Drive

4.5 Acres

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Benefits of Building Ramp D

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Benefits of Improved Ped/Bike Facilities

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Benefits of Replacing Porter Avenue Bridge

Narrow Lanes and Shoulder

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Benefits of Relocation of the Shoreline Trail (Riverwalk)

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Environmental Studies

Coastal Zone Consistency Determination Stormwater Management Social Effects Historic Properties Archaeological Resources Parks and Recreation Areas Visual Resources Air Quality Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Noise Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Materials Construction Effects Indirect and Secondary Effects Cumulative Effects Environmental studies included:

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Environmental Studies and Results

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  • No residential or commercial

relocations required

  • 3 Public Agencies
  • CSX Railroad
  • 1 Private Owner

Right-of-Way

Porter Ave. Fourth Street.

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Right-of-Way

  • Contact each affected property owner
  • Deliver a copy of the acquisition map
  • Explain the project and the effect that it will have on the property
  • Provide a preliminary time table and information regarding the

Department's acquisition process

  • Order an appraisal
  • Inspection of the property
  • Appraisal reports
  • Direct damages
  • Indirect damages
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Right-of-Way

  • Temporary easement
  • One-offer system
  • Full offer of compensation
  • Filing a map and notice of appropriation
  • Agreement is signed
  • Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies

Act of 1970

  • If you must move... We can help
  • Just compensation
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NEW YORK GATEWAY CONNECTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO THE US PEACE BRIDGE PLAZA

Visit us at: www.dot.ny.gov/nygateway Email: NYGATEWAY@DOT.NY.GOV

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Thank You

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December 18, 2013 Connecticut Street Armory, Buffalo, NY

Public Hearing