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Traffic impacts of the new Western Rail Yards plan
0:57:53
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Council Member Bottcher asks about the traffic impacts described in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the new Western Rail Yards plan. Related Companies representatives offer limited information and promise to provide more details in writing.
- The EIS identified major adverse impacts on traffic at four corners and 40 intersections
- Some intersections would experience seven-minute delays
- Related Companies representatives state that traffic impacts, like shadows, are inevitable with new development
- They mention that switching from commercial to housing use will decrease traffic
- Detailed traffic study results are offered to be provided in writing
Erik D. Bottcher
0:57:53
One of the major adverse impacts that was described in the EIS was on traffic.
0:58:10
That on four corners and 40 intersections traffic that can't be mitigated.
0:58:19
Some intersections would experience seven minutes delays.
0:58:24
What factors, what measures do you intend on taking to ease traffic on these eight sidewalks and four corners and 40 intersections?
Elise Wagner
0:58:36
We'd be happy to provide that response in writing.
0:58:41
You know, think traffic is similar to shadows.
0:58:45
You can't build something, housing or otherwise, without creating traffic.
0:58:50
But certainly we've engaged in a very detailed study and can provide you with whatever numbers would be helpful.
Jeff Blau
0:58:59
And that the switch from commercial to housing will actually decrease that traffic.
Chamaine Locano
0:59:03
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