1. Planning and Environmental Linkages MPO/COG Conference February 24, 2016

2. Planning and Environmental Linkages Purpose & Need Statements Case Study – Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Study

3. 01 Planning and Environmental Linkages

5. 02 Purpose & Need Statements

8. 03 Case Study – Carolina Crossroads I-20/26/126 Corridor Study

9. 3 INTERSTATESKEY INTERCHANGES 12 = +

10. © 2014 HDR Architecture, Inc., all rights reserved. © 2014 HDR, Inc., all rights reserved. 19 12 14 166 Bridges Interchanges Interstate Roadway (miles) (lane miles) 134k AADT (Between St. Andrews and I-20)

11. Project Goals Reduced Congestion Improve Traffic Operations Increase Safety Increase Capacity

12. Additional Project Benefits Improved Freight Mobility Job Creation Reduced Emissions Other Benefits

13. Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS and Scoping Compare alternatives and prepare a Draft EIS and a Final EIS, ROD Project Delivery WE ARE HERE PHASE 1 PHASE 2PHASE 3 36 Months

14. Anticipated Schedule

15. WE ARE HERE NEPA - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Step 1 Initiate EIS Develop purpose and need Collect baseline data Conduct agency and public scoping meetings Hold public comment period Start developing alternatives Continue Stakeholder Advisory Committee Step 2 Collect Data Step 3 Analyze Alternatives Step 4 Publish Draft EIS Step 5 Publish Final EIS Step 6 Make Decision Analyze existing conditions Identify needed studies Begin preparation of the Draft EIS Continue alternatives analysis Analyze the environmental impacts of alternatives Release Draft EIS to public Conduct public meetings Hold public comment period Review all public/agency comments received on the Draft EIS Review and develop responses to comments on the Draft EIS Prepare Final EIS addressing public/agency comments Hold public reviewing period Prepare and publish Record of Decision (ROD) Opportunity for Public Comment Decision Announced

16. Environmental Studies Threatened/endangered species Wetlands and water quality Air Quality Historic and cultural sites Social and economic resources Noise environs

17. In Scoping We Identify Transportation Deficiencies Study Boundaries Reasonable Alternatives Environmental Factors Agency Roles Permits

18. Purpose and Need Process 01 Establish Planning Horizon 020304 Define No-Action Alternative Refine Travel Model Develop Project Purpose, Goals and Objectives PURPOSE AND NEED PROCESS

19. Why is the project needed? Reduce Congestion Improve System Linkages Improve Safety Accommodate Future Traffic

20. How will traffic data be collected? TaskApproach Traffic Data CollectionCollect data in and adjacent to the corridor: Volumes, Accident Data, Regional Data Travel Demand ModelingAssess Regional and Statewide Models for use Model “High-Level”, General Improvement Options Accident AnalysisCollect Three Years Recent Crash Data: I- 26, I-20, I-126, Arterial Roadways, Parallel Frontage Roads MicrosimulationPrepare Comprehensive Study Area Network

21. What is the Range of Alternatives to be Evaluated? Mass Transit Traffic System Management Improvements in Existing Corridor New Alignment Regional Transportation Network Do NothingManaged Lanes

22. How will alternatives be evaluated?

23. What happens after reasonable alternatives are identified? DEIS. Based on results of the alternatives analysis process, reasonable build alternatives will be determined, screened and reduced to a Preferred Alternative. FEIS. A discussion of substantive comments received on the DEIS will be included in the FEIS along with the responses to comments.

24. Public Information & Engagement Stakeholder Advisory Committee Community Events Project Hotlines Public Meetings Social Media Project Website

25. Lexington Medical Center Greater Columbia Chamber Midlands Technical College Greater Irmo Chamber Greater Chapin Chamber Columbia Development Corp Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC River Alliance Columbiana Center SC State Ports Authority Richland County Economic Development Columbia Metropolitan Airport Irmo Fire District Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. Richland Transportation Penny Advisory Committee League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area St. Peter’s Catholic Church University of South Carolina NW White & Co. New Carolina – SC’s Council on Competiveness ERA Wilder Realty Colliers international Greater Lexington Chamber Palmetto Cycling Coalition Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber Palmetto Health Richland Hospital Lexington County Economic Development Richland County Government SC Department of Safety and Highway Patrol

26. Noise Advisory Board

27. To Date: 202 Elected Officials Briefing Packets Sent 10,019 Postcards Sent Emails Sent 554 Website Visitors 5,785 Visitors Online Meeting #1 228 Web Comments 170 Social Media Followers 405 Social Media Impressions 536,854 2 Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meetings Held 40 Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members Identified Visitors Online Meeting #2 962

28. 405 Followers 409 Posts/Tweets 170 Likes/Retweets 536,854 Social Media Impressions Social Media

30. Top Five Comment Topics To Date Alternatives: 80 Mailing List Request: 72 Traffic/Safety: 30 General: 29 Noise: 14 “Need noise barrier on Jamil Road between Jamil & I-26 in front of Lakewood Village Condos” “Make interchanges smarter & more efficient for safety. Use traffic signaling on highway systems” “Pedestrian and bicycle access should be included in the future of this corridor.” “Well done online meeting presentation, thank you. When appropriate, I would like to see and hear about LEED features being considered for this project.” What We’ve Heard:

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32. Questions