PUBLIC MEETING November 19, 2003 Lower Manhattan Redevelopment D015183, PIN NYCD.01.322NYSDOT, REGION 11 Route 9A Project

PUBLIC MEETING

November 19, 2003

Lower Manhattan RedevelopmentD015183, PIN

NYCD.01.322NYSDOT, REGION

11

Route 9A Project

Route 9A ProjectLower Manhattan Redevelopment

New York State Department of TransportationRegion 11

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Vesey Street Pedestrian Bridge

Opening November 22, 2003

Completion April 2004



PROJECT OVERVIEW



Route 9A Background – Pre 9/11 NYSDOT – Responsible for 9A

NEPA/FEIS Design Approval 1994

Battery Place to West 59th Street

6 – 8 Lane Urban Boulevard

8 Lanes in Lower Manhattan (South of Harrison St.)

Continuous Bikeway / Walkway / Park-HRPT

Segments 2 - 7 Almost Completed (1996-2001)

Segment 1 – Pending

BATTERY PLACEBATTERY PLACE

59TH STREET59TH STREET

PROJECT OVERVIEW



Route 9A Bikeway & Walkway

95% Complete as of September 10, 2001

PROJECT OVERVIEW



PROJECT OVERVIEW



Route 9A Background Cross Section at WFC/WTC Sites with Critical Elevations

Slurry Wall

2 NB lanes over Slurry Wall

PROJECT OVERVIEW



Interim Route 9A Roadway

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Verizon BuildingVerizon BuildingWFCWFC

Interim RoadwayInterim Roadway

Original Route 9A LimitsOriginal Route 9A Limits

WTC Site45’+WTC Site45’+

HaulRoadHaulRoad

BikewayBikeway

Edge of slurry wallEdge of slurry wall



12,500 People per Hour Crossing at WTC Site, 110,000 per Day 80,000 Vehicles per Day, totaling 240,000 per Day at the WTC Site

Key Transportation Corridor (Regional and Local)

Mobility for: Buses, Trucks, Cars, Bicycles & Pedestrians (almost 40% non-passenger cars)

Access for: Battery Tunnel, FDR Drive, WTC & Battery Park City & Westside of Lower Manhattan

Continuous North-South Boulevard & Greenway (Route 9A Urban Blvd./Bikeway & Hudson River Park)

Major Utility Corridor (78” Interceptor Sewer, 48” Water, 400+ Telephone Ducts)

Importance of Route 9A (Pre 9/11 data)

PROJECT OVERVIEW



PROJECT GOALS



PROJECT GOALS

Permanently restore the functionality of Route 9A

Improve pedestrian movements along and across Route 9A

Provide for an appropriate and respectful setting for the World Trade Center Memorial

Enhance green areas and open space

Support economic recovery and development of Lower Manhattan

Ensure community involvement and public participation in an open and inclusive process

Coordinate with other major transportation and development projects

Avoid or minimize environmental and construction impacts to the community

Provide a safe, timely and cost effective transportation solution



DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

STATEMENT



1994 FEIS/ROD

DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT



Project Limits

SEISSEIS

59th Street

Battery Place

1994 FEIS1994 FEIS

Chambers Street

West Thames St.




SEIS Project Limits

No Action – 6 lanesAt-Grade – 8 lanesShort Bypass – 4 depressed &

4 surface lanes

Chambers StreetChambers Street

W. Thames StreetW. Thames Street




PROJECTALTERNATIVES



Route 9A Alternatives

AT-GRADE8 lanes

at WTC Site

SHORT BYPASS4 lanes at grade

4 lanes depressedat WTC Site

NO-ACTION6 lanes

at WTC Site

PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

Southern Terminus of Bypass beyond Albany Street Under Study



No-Action Alternative

Pedestrian Concourse


WTC SITEWTC SITE

6 lane interim roadway retained at WTC Site

Minor improvements to upgrade interim pavement conditions

80,000 vehicles per day at grade

No new turn lanes at Liberty and Vesey

Pedestrian bridge at Liberty and possibly Fulton and Murray

3

33

3

4

4

3 SB 3 NB



At-Grade Alternative

Restore At-Grade Route 9A Blvd

Enhance 9A Bikeway / HRPT Park

Provide Pedestrian Bridges at Liberty, Murray & possibly Fulton Street



WTC SITEWTC SITE

4

4

4

44

4

4 SB 4 NB



Short Bypass Alternative


1100 ft Tunnel - Vesey to Liberty Streets or Albany St (4 lanes) NB & SB Surface Roads (4 lanes) Enhanced Green & Public Space at WTC Pedestrian Bridges at Murray Street Relocate Interceptor Sewer


WTC SITEWTC SITE

2222

2

2

222

2

4

2 SB 2 NB

2 SB 2 NB



SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS



Scope of Environmental Analysis

The DSEIS will update studies performed in the 1994 FEIS and additional analysis as needed:


Land Use and Neighborhood Character Social Conditions Economic Conditions Cultural Resources Parkland / Open Space / 4(f) Visual Character Traffic Pedestrians and Bicyclists Public Transportation Air Quality Noise Contaminated Materials Impacts during Construction / Cumulative Effects



Environmental Analysis Framework and

Environmental Performance Commitments


Joint letter to FTA signed by NYSDOT Chief Engineer, MTA Executive Director and Port Authority Executive Director

Framework consists of four components:- Green Design, Green Construction and Sustainability Principles- Construction Environmental Protection Plan- Public Involvement and Government Entities Coordination Plan- Baseline Assessment of Resources and Coordinated Cumulative

Effects Analysis Approach

Agencies have agreed to develop a common set of Environmental Performance Commitments, which are design elements, construction techniques or operating practices that will be implemented to lower the potential for adverse environmental impacts




Traffic WTC Memorial visitors WTC Site Master Plan 2025 Population and Employment Forecasts Updated Traffic Model More Refined Impact Assessment Tools




Construction Impact Assessment SEIS will be quantitative and detailed Assessment will focus on

- Historic/Cultural- Traffic Circulation and Access- Air Quality- Noise Impacts- Economic Impacts of Construction Operations

SEIS will include Environmental Performance Commitments to minimize adverse effects Environmentally Friendly Construction Techniques




Cumulative Effects Analysis SEIS – Detailed Quantitative Assessment Federal/State Transportation Agencies have Developed Environmental Framework for Analysis Take into account effects of major projects that precede or are concurrent (with Route 9A Reconstruction)



SEIS Schedule




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PUBLIC OUTREACH

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PUBLIC MEETING November 19, 2003 Lower Manhattan Redevelopment D015183, PIN NYCD.01.322NYSDOT, REGION 11 Route 9A Project