FEIS - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS ON THE DEIS
B o u l d e r B a y C o m m u n i t y E n h a n c e m e n t P r o g r a m P r o j e c t E I S
Table 8.5-6
Delay and Queue Lengths at the Pedestrian Signal
Scenario Delay 1 LOS Queue Length (Vehicles) 2
Existing Plus Alternative C
(without an increase in pedestrian calls) 6.1 A 19
Existing Plus Alternative C
(with an increase in pedestrian calls)
Notes:
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2010
11.0 B 20
1 Delay is reported in seconds per vehicle for the overall intersection.
2 Westbound queue is longer, and therefore reported. Assumes an average of 25 feet
per vehicle.
As shown in the table, if the number of pedestrian calls at the SR 28/Pedestrian
Crossing intersection is maximized, the maximum queue length at the intersection
will increase by one vehicle. The delay at the intersection will increase by 5 seconds
and operate at LOS B, which is still within the LOS standards. This exercise confirms
the analysis presented in the DEIS.
Note: Under Cumulative conditions, the DEIS recommends that the SR 28/Pedestrian
crossing intersection be relocated to a signalized SR 28/Stateline Road intersection.
Please see response to comment 93-s.
Comment Letter 126 – Hall, Thomas, 01/07/2010
Comment 126-a: Comment Summary - Willing to sell water rights.
Comment noted that surface water rights in excess of 30 acre-feet per year are
available for purchase in Douglas County, Nevada. The availability of these water
rights does not change the environmental analysis presented in the DEIS.
Comment Letter 127 – Jordan, Phil, 01/12/2010
Comment 127-a: Comment Summary - Alternative E seems to be only option. Alternative C and D are
excessive.
This is not a comment on the content or adequacy of the DEIS. This information is
passed on to the Project proponent and decision maker(s) for consideration. No
further response to this comment in relation to the DEIS is warranted.
Comment 127-b: Comment Summary - Noise and congestion on immediate neighbors needs to be
addressed.
Noise levels associated with traffic, construction activities, mechanical equipment
and other on-site activities were addressed in Chapter 4.10 of the DEIS. Where
significant impacts were identified, mitigation measures were included.
Comment 127-c: Comment Summary - Project should be built in phases in order to assure
expectations/commitments can be implemented.
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