2023-09-08 PL-INT-2023-005229 FINAL EA for Bayfront Hwy and Waianuenue Ave Intersection

Home

Bayfront Highway and Waianuenue Avenue Intersection Improvements Final Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact Alternatives 1. No action Considered: 2. Typical intersection improvements, including re-striping and new traffic signals Potential Impacts and Any potential adverse impacts would be mitigated as follows: Mitigation Measures: Short-term construction impacts to air quality, noise, solid waste generation, traffic, parking, storm water quality/quantity are anticipated. HDOT will address these impacts through compliance with County and State rules, regulations, permit, and variance requirements regarding fugitive dust, community noise control, and non-point source discharges. In addition, best management practices will be implemented which include structural and non- structural controls designed to inhibit run-off, erosion, and fugitive dust. Long-term impacts are anticipated to be beneficial in that the project will improve vehicular maneuverability with the roundabout intersection design, reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalks and roadway crossings, advance the multimodal transportation network in downtown Hilo, provide new parking facilities, improve drainage conditions. The project will also incorporate other roadway improvements including new highway lighting, electrical infrastructure relocations, signage, pavement markings, pedestrian signals, landscape, and traffic management devices, and other utility adjustments as required. Permits &Approvals • Special Management Area Assessment (County of Hawaii) • Shoreline Setback Variance— Exempt (County of Hawaii) • Grading/Building Permits (DPW) • Historic Preservation HRS 6E-8 (SHPD) • National Historic Preservation Act -Section 106 (SHPD) • Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Federal Consistency Review (OPSD) • HRS Chapter 195D (DOFAW) (DAR) • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (DOH) • Community Noise Permit (DOH) • Noise Variance (DOH)