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Kuakini Highway Improvements Project, Phase 2 Draft Environmental Assessment <br /> TABLE OF CONTENTS <br /> Section Paqe <br /> CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION ..................................................1-1 <br /> 1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................1-1 <br /> 1.1.1 Purpose of this Document.......................................................................................1-1 <br /> 1.1.2 Organization of This Document...............................................................................1-3 <br /> 1.1.3 Naming Conventions in This Document..................................................................1-3 <br /> 1.2 Project Purpose and Need............................................................................................1-3 <br /> 1.2.1 Improve Kailua-Kona's Roadway Network..............................................................1-3 <br /> 1.2.2 Improve Roadway Drainage ...................................................................................1-4 <br /> 1.2.3 Implement Common Design Standards— Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities <br /> and Visual Character..............................................................................................1-4 <br /> 1.2.4 Enhance Emergency Access / Evacuation Capacity...............................................1-5 <br /> 1.3 Basic Transportation Assumptions ...............................................................................1-5 <br /> 1.4 Alternatives Addressed in this EA.................................................................................1-5 <br /> 1.4.1 No-Build Alternative................................................................................................1-5 <br /> 1.4.2 Build Alternative......................................................................................................1-7 <br /> 1.5 Alternatives Considered But Rejected ........................................................................1-14 <br /> 1.5.1 Transportation System Management Alternative...................................................1-15 <br /> 1.5.2 Alignment Alternatives..........................................................................................1-15 <br /> 1.5.3 Roadway Design Alternatives...............................................................................1-16 <br /> 1.5.4 Miscellaneous Design Alternatives .......................................................................1-17 <br /> 1.6 Consistency with Government Plans, Policies, and Controls ......................................1-17 <br /> 1.6.1 State of Hawaii Plans and Controls......................................................................1-17 <br /> 1.6.2 County of Hawaii Plans and Controls...................................................................1-20 <br /> 1.7 Project Cost and Schedule.........................................................................................1-21 <br /> 1.8 Permits and Approvals ...............................................................................................1-21 <br /> CHAPTER 2 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT, POTENTIAL IMPACTS, AND PROPOSED <br /> MITIGATION ................................................................................................................2-1 <br /> 2.1 Geographic Setting and Hazards..................................................................................2-1 <br /> 2.1.1 Existing Conditions.................................................................................................2-1 <br /> 2.1.2 Potential Impacts....................................................................................................2-5 <br /> 2.2 Land Use......................................................................................................................2-5 <br /> 2.2.1 Existing Conditions.................................................................................................2-5 <br /> 2.2.2 Land Use Development Trends ..............................................................................2-7 <br /> 2.2.3 Potential Impacts....................................................................................................2-7 <br /> 2.2.4 Mitigation Measures................................................................................................2-9 <br /> 2.3 Public Facilities...........................................................................................................2-10 <br /> 2.3.1 Roadways and Traffic...........................................................................................2-10 <br /> 2.3.2 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities..........................................................................2-23 <br /> March 2013 Page i <br />