Environmental Impact Statement - Sonoma Land Trust

California Department of Fish and Game
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
Section 3.10. Traffic and Transportation
effectively implemented by the construction contractor. Depending on specific
conflicts identified, the construction traffic control plan willmay include
measures such as:
• Limit lane closures on streets to the immediate vicinity of work areas.
• Install standard construction warning signs in advance of construction
activities that affect area roadways.
• Provide access for driveways and private roads outside the immediate
construction zone by using steel plates or temporary backfill if needed.
• Provide crossing guards or flagpersons as needed to avoid traffic conflicts.
• Notify and consult with emergency service providers and provide emergency
access by whatever means necessary to expedite and facilitate the passage of
emergency vehicles.
• Prohibit mobilization and demobilization of heavy construction equipment
during AM and PM peak traffic hours.
• Prohibit truck traffic (spoils haulage and materials deliveries) during AM and
PM peak traffic hours.
Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation.
Full-Tidal Alternative
Potential changes in LOS at important intersections and roadway segments
during the construction phase under the Full-Tidal Alternative would be the same
assimilar to those described above for the Project. This is a potentially significant
impact that can be reduced to a less-than-significant level through the
implementation of Mitigation Measure T-MM-1.
Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation.
Impact T-2: Change in LOS at Important Intersections and
Roadway Segments during Post-Construction Operation
Proposed Project
Upon completion of construction, a minimal number of trips to the site would be
required for maintenance and monitoring activities and for access to the Bay
Trail and interpretive center. The number of additional trips attributable to
maintenance and monitoring and increases in recreational users would be small
compared to the existing volume of traffic at local intersections and on local
roadway segments and freeway ramps. In 2007/2008, the Refuge received
approximately 6,500 visitors. Impacts on traffic circulation attributable to
operation of the Project are considered less than significant because service
Sears Point Wetland and Watershed Restoration
Project Final Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement
3.10-13
April 2012
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