Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

December 2012Resource Impaired by ImpactExisting Recommendations &ProgramsNew Mitigation StrategyReceiving AreasEnergyCommunityFuel consumption Climate change En.3.j, En.2.a, En.3.e/f, D.2.f Incentives for efficient vehiclesElectricity for transit/ highwayoperationsEconomicPolitical stabilityFiscalCMAQNoise Economy En.3.c, D.2.a/c/d/f, D.3.bEncourage solar energyEncourage green design andconstruction practicesMeasure GHG emissions at projectlevelUse recycled materials as much aspracticableSpeed Quality of life ACI litter patrol crewsTraffic congestionHighwaysSolid waste (junk cars, tires, litter)Light pollutionSnow removal, including sidewalks(salt/sand)Fragmented open space andneighborhoodsLandfill spaceEnhancement ProgramTransportation Community SystemPreservation Program(discretionary))Explore use of porous / quietpavementsEnforce sidewalk snow removalUse of “grassy strips” for snowstorage/bufferCeremonial stone landscapesTribal resources / cultural /subsurfaceD.2.e, D.3.f, Lu.2.bRecognize stone landscapes in EIS/EAScenic andHistoricResourcesPower linesInfrastructureVisual qualityEnhancement Program*Transportation Community SystemPreservation Program (discretionary)Support reduction in the number andbillboards and other outdooradvertisingGraffiti removalBillboardsQuality of lifeLitterFragmented forests/ open spaces*Not an appropriate source for burial of overhead power lines.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 4-3