ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CHARLOTTE GATEWAY STATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Purpose and Need................................................................................... 1.1-1
1.1 Description.....................................................................................................1.1-1
1.2 Purpose and Need.........................................................................................1.2-7
1.2.1 CATS 2030 Transit Plan .......................................................................1.2-7
1.2.2 Accommodate Enhanced Intercity Passenger Rail ...............................1.2-9
1.2.3 Facilitate a Master Development Plan ................................................1.2-10
1.2.4 Summary.............................................................................................1.2-11
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1. Charlotte Gateway Station Project Site ......................................................1.1-3
Figure 1.1-2. Concept Renderings of Charlotte Gateway Station ....................................1.1-5
Figure 1.1-3. Access and Circulation at the Charlotte Gateway Station ..........................1.1-6
Figure 1.2-1. CATS Rapid Transit System Map...............................................................1.2-8
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