Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

December 2012Environmental Mitigation ConsultationResource Impaired by ImpactAirVMT increaseVehicle emissions / idling /congestionConstruction dust/ off-road dieselactivityParticulate matter from tires, brakepads, tailpipesHeat island effectPublic health (respiratory illness,including asthma)VegetationExisting Recommendations &ProgramsEn.2.a, En.3.c/g, D.3.bNew Mitigation StrategyOpen Space Acquisition (Plan)Diesel retrofits – State vehicles, rail,ferry, etc.Wildlife TIP Alternative modesClimate changeBicycle Pedestrian, CMAQ, andTransit ProgramsOpen Space AcquisitionSetbacks from state roads withvegetated bufferReceiving AreasResidences within 250’ feet ofstate roadsSediment Groundwater recharge En.2.b, En.3.c/d, Pre-treat stormwater/infiltration Drinking water suppliesWater /WetlandsStorm runoff Drinking water supplies D.3.b Use of porous pavements/recharge Vernal poolsParticulate matter from tires, brakepadsPublic healthLeaking fuels, fluids, lubricants Marine and terrestrial wildlife TIPSnow removal (salt/sand) Marine and terrestrial vegetation Open Space AcquisitionTest stormwater for effectiveness ofnew technologies2:1 wetland replacement (prefer onsite)SCORP wetland prioritiesCommuter lotsErosionFlood storageHighway/Enhancement Programs:Stormdrain retrofit, landscapingWetland fillingImpervious surfaceHighwaysThermal impact on coldwaterhabitatsColdwater fisheries (thermalimpacts of highway runoff)Critter crossingsStream crossings (such as Rt.4/Hunt River Crossing) that lackterrestrial crossingsWildlifeTraffic Fragmentation of habitat D.2.dCulvert designVernal pools and surroundinglands – mapping underway –Statewide habitat restoration planInvasive species Roadkills Deer reflectorsRemoval of non-native speciesReduced mowingTransportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 4-2