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Final Environmental Impact Statement : La Crosse North-South Transportation Corridor Study,
IH-90 to USH 14/61, USH 53, STH 35, and STH 16, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
by U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Madison, WI? : The Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation), 1989.
 
  Table of Contents:
Cover
National Environmental Policy Impact Statement
Location Map of La Crosse North-South Transportation Corridor Study
Table of Contents

Summary Section
    Introduction
    Background Information
        Alternative 4A
        Alternative 4B
        Alternative 5B-1
        Alternative 5B-2
    Recommended Alternative
        Purpose and Need Objectives
        Environmental Impacts
        Public Comments
        Agency Comments
        Implementation of Recommended Alternative
    Timeframe for Proposed Action
    Cooperating Agency
    Other Activities Required
    Regulatory Compliance
    Updates and Revisions Since Draft EIS
        Updates
        Revisions

Section I: Purpose and Need for Proposed Action
    Introduction
        Purpose of Proposed Action
        Need for Proposed Action
    Transportation and Land Use Planning
        La Crosse Community Plans
        Corridor Preservation
    Study Area Transportation Facilities
    Major North-South Highways
        United States Highway 53 (USH 53)
        State Trunk Highway 35 (STH 35)
        State Trunk Highway 16 (STH 16)
        United States Highways 14 and 61 (USH 14/61)
    Local Streets Related to Roadway System Alternatives
    Bus Transit
    Bicycle Transportation
    Travel Demand/Characteristics
        Future Growth
        Travel Trends
    Traffic Forecasts for North-South Transportation Corridor Study Area
    Existing Transportation Problems/Deficiencies
        Highway Capacity
        Delay/User Costs
        Transportation Efficiency
        Safety
    Local Community Transportation Interests
    Modal Interrelationships
        Light Rail
        Bus Transit
        Bicycle Transportation
        Other Auto Trip Reduction Measures
    Purpose and Need Summary
        Long-Term Transportation and Land Use Planning
        Transportation Demand/Traffic Forecasts
        Existing Transportation Problems/Deficiences
        Local Community Transportation Interests
        Modal Interrelationships

Section II: Alternatives/Recommended Alternative
    Introduction
    Identification and Description of Recommended Alternative
        Alternative 5B-1 Description
        Relationship to Alternative 2 Transportation System Management Measures
        Relationship to Alternative 3 Transportation Control Measures
    Basis for Selection of Recommended Alternative
        Conclusions Regarding No Build Alternative
        Conclusions Regarding Alt. 2 Trans. System Management Measures Alt.
        Conclusions Regarding Alt. 3 Transportation Control Measures Alternative
    Comparison of Roadway Build Alternatives
        Purpose and Need Objectives
        Environmental Impacts
        Public and Agency Comments
    Implementation of Recommended Alternative
        Corridor Preservation
        Develop Real Estate Plan
        Support Multi-Modal Transportation and Land Use Plans
        Develop Local Funding Participation Plan
    Other Roadway Build Alternatives Considered in Draft EIS
        Alternative 4 -- Congestion Management Measures
        Alt. 5A -- New N-S Roadway (St. Andrew St. Alignment)
        Alt. 5C -- New N-S Roadway (Red Cloud Park Alignment)
        La Crosse St. to South Ave. Segment (One-Way 5th and 6th Streets)

Section III: Affected Environment
    Land Use and Related Characteristics
        Geographical Setting
        Transportation and Land Use Planning
        Existing Land Use and Zoning
        Transportation Facilities
        Utilities
    Socioeconomic Characteristics
        General Community Profile
        Study Area Profile
    Environmental and Related Resources
        Surface Water Resources
        Floodplain
        Groundwater and Drinking Water Supply
        Wetlands
        Upland Habitat
        Wildlife/Habitat Evaluation
        Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species
        Agricultural Resources
        Cemeteries
        Soils and Mineral Resources
        Hazardous Materials
        Archaeological and Historic Properties
        Recreational Resources and Public Use Lands

Section IV: Environmental Consequences
    Introduction
    Land Use and Related Impacts
        Land Use Planning/Zoning
        Secondary Impacts
        Transportation
        Transportation Efficiency
        Aesthetics
    Socioeconomic Impacts
        Neighborhoods and Community Cohesion
        Access to Facilities and Services
        Conceptual Stage Relocation Discussion
        Environmental Justice
        Economic Impacts
    Environmental and Related Resources
        Water Quality/Fishery Resources
        Floodplain and Hydraulics
        Floodplain Finding
        Groundwater and Drinking Water Supply
        Wetlands
        Upland Habitat
        Endangered/Threatened Species
        Agricultural Resources
        Cemeteries
        Hazardous Materials
        Air Quality
        Noise
        Energy
        Construction
    Cultural Resources
        Archaeological Investigations
        Historic Properties
        Recreational Resources and Public Use Plans
    Section 4(f) Evaluation
        Introduction
        Proposed Action
        Section 4(f) Properties
        Effects on Section 4(f) Properties
        Conclusion
    Commitment to Impact Mitigation
        Traffic Management
        Noise and Air Quality
        Property Acquisition
        Material Source/Disposal Sites
        Water Quality
        Floodplain and Hydraulics
        Wetlands
        Upland Habitat
        Threatened Species
        Archaeological Resources
        EPA Pollution Prevention Strategies
        Permits and Related Approvals
    Relationship of Local Short-Term Uses vs. Long-Term Productivity
    Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources

Section V: Wetlands -- Only Practicable Alternative Finding
    Basis for Finding
    Alternatives
        No-Build Alternative
        Build Alternative
    Determination of No Practicable Alternative
        No-Build Alternative
        Build Alternative
    Measures to Minimize Harm
        Wetland Avoidance
        Minimizing Wetland Impacts
        Wetland Compensation
        Wetland Finding

Section VI: Comments and Coordination During Draft EIS Preparation
    Public Involvement
        Project Newsletters/News Releases
        Telephone Information Line
        Information Repositories
        Strategic Team
        Public Information Meetings
        Local Information Sessions
        Focus Group Meetings
        Interchange Workshops
    Agency Coordination

Section VII: Comments and Coordination Following Draft EIS Availability and Public Hearing
    Introduction
    Public Comments
        Public Hearing
    Agency Comments
    Conclusions
    Exhibit VII-A