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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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December 18, 2013


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

of Interstate 190.

To redirect through traffic from Front

Park, and to remove Baird Drive.

To replace the Porter Avenue Bridge

over 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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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

https://www.dot.ny.gov/nygateway


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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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Visit us at: www.dot.ny.gov/nygateway

Email: [email protected]

http://www.dot.ny.gov/nygateway


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Thank You


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December 18, 2013


Public Hearing

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