PURPOSE & NEED
The 14th Street Bridge Corridor EIS is a study
that will address the current and future needs of metropolitan
Washington
D.C. With increasing commuters, travelers, public
transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists; the safety and mobility
of this link has become a priority. After September 11, 2001,
security of the corridor has also become
a priority.
This project is intended to develop/evaluate alternatives to:
- Improve safety and mobility for all modes of transportation;
- Minimize long travel times and delays;
- Minimize driver confusion and distraction;
- Improve traveler information;
- Improve transportation system efficiency/enhance mobility;
- Optimize public investment;
- Protect/maintain parklands, wetlands, and the Potomac River;
and
- Enhance gateway corridor features, aesthetics, and appearance
STUDY AREA
The 14th Street Bridge Corridor serves as a main gateway into the nation’s Capital and is also a critical commuter link for rail, transit, and automobile users. The Corridor provides important access for sports, entertainment, pubic, political, and parade events on the National Mall, Constitution Avenue, Capitol Grounds, Lincoln Memorial, Verizon Center, RFK Stadium, East Potomac Park, and the Potomac River.
The study area encompasses some of the nation's most important and well-known landmarks, historic sites, and government buildings, along with various recreational parks and museums.
DATA COLLECTION
- GIS data for each locality
- Traffic data for affected transportation routes
- Land Use data for the study area
- Socioeconomic and Community Features data
- Parkland data - including park visitor use,
operations and management data
- Wetlands data
- Floodplains data
- Water Quality data
- Biological Resources data
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- Aesthetics and Viewsheds data
- Air Quality data
- Noise data
- Hazardous Waste data
- Energy data
- Cumulative Impacts data
- Highway/Street/Transit Operations and Management data
- Affected Environment data
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