Volume 2: Draft Gorst Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement

GORST PLANNED ACTION EIS | AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION MEASURES• LAND USE GOAL LU12: Support community-wide access to amenities and services:oPolicy LU12B. Provide recreational space and trails for pedestrians and bicyclists between communities,Centers, and neighborhoods.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL T1: Encourage the development of an integrated multi-modal transportationsystem, that provides a variety of convenient transportation choices to improve the movement of people,goods, and freight:oPolicy T1A. Require new development and redevelopment to incorporate transit, pedestrian, and nonmotorizedtransportation measures during the development review process.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL T3: Develop and maintain a transportation system that respects the naturalenvironment, including the quality of Bremerton air, water and natural habitats:oPolicy T3B. Encourage transit providers and organizations with large fleets of vehicles to utilize “green”fuel and reduce emissions/air pollution.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL T7: Develop Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies to minimize the need foradditional transportation infrastructure and expenditure:oPolicy T7A. Continue to coordinate with local employers to implement CTR plans and programs.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL T11: Encourage transportation agencies, especially public transit, to operate andmaintain local/regional services and facilities that reduce the need for single occupant vehicles and supportthe needs of transit-dependent users:ooPolicy T11D. Support efforts to expand usage and infrastructure for mass transportation.Policy T11E. Encourage the use of public transit by bicyclists and pedestrians.• TRANSPORTATION GOAL T12: Provide a transportation system that effectively serves the needs of andencourages pedestrian, bicycle and other non-motorized travel:ooooPolicy T12A. Devise a non-motorized transportation plan.Policy T12B. Ensure that designated Centers are walkable, and encourage connectivity.Policy T12C. Maintain existing and create new engineered bike lanes.Policy T12D. Adopt street standards which require bike lanes on identified bike routes.Applicable Regulations and Commitments• NAAQS: As described above in NAAQS, EPA establishes NAAQS and specifies future dates for states to developand implement plans to achieve these standards.• State Ambient Air Quality Standards: Ecology establishes state ambient air quality standards for the same sixpollutants that are at least as stringent as the national standards; in the case of SO2, state standards are morestringent. Table 3.3-1 National and Washington State Ambient Air Quality Standards lists the state ambient airquality standards for six criteria pollutants.• Outdoor Burning: Burning yard waste and land-clearing debris is not allowed at any time in urbanized areas ofKitsap County. PSCAA enforces state outdoor burning regulations required by the Washington Clean Air Act atRCW 70.94.743.Draft | June 2013 3-44