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	'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.		'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

	[[Category:~~100_General~~]]		[[Category:100_GENERAL]]

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	'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.		'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

			[[Category:100_General]]

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126.5 Attachments to the Location Study: updated per RR3774

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	The narrative portion of the study is followed by:		The narrative portion of the study is followed by:

	:Estimate sheets, if the estimate is not carried in the body of the study (estimate is as complete and accurate as possible, including right of way, utility and construction costs broken down into sections that correspond to the description of the alternates),		:*Estimate sheets, if the estimate is not carried in the body of the study (estimate is as complete and accurate as possible, including right of way, utility and construction costs broken down into sections that correspond to the description of the alternates).

	:General location map (copy of the county map showing the entire project limits on one sheet),		:*General location map (copy of the county map showing the entire project limits on one sheet).

	:Typical section,		:*Typical section.

	:Any special drawings that might be needed,		:*Any special drawings that might be needed.

	:Location sketch (aerial mosaic, USGS quadrangle sheets, etc.) showing the various alternates considered and any constraints, labeled consecutively.		:*Location sketch (aerial mosaic, USGS quadrangle sheets, etc.) showing the various alternates considered and any constraints, labeled consecutively.

	:Results of environmental scoping, including wetlands, historic sites, hazardous waste, threatened and endangered species habitat, and archaeological sites are identified on the location sketch. Archaeological sites are not located specifically since that information is sensitive and not to be publicized.		:*Results of environmental scoping, including wetlands, historic sites, hazardous waste, threatened and endangered species habitat, and archaeological sites are identified on the location sketch. Archaeological sites are not located specifically since that information is sensitive and not to be publicized.

			:* [[907.9_Safety_Assessment_For_Every_Roadway_(SAFER)\|A safety assessment]].

	In order to standardize color-coding of the exhibits in the study, red is used for the recommended location, green for the first alternate, and blue for the second alternate. Brown is used for any previously approved location and yellow for existing MoDOT routes. Where stage construction is contemplated, the second stage work is shown as a dashed line. Work materially beyond the limits of the program is also shown with a dashed line, using a different length dash than for stage construction. Color-coding is not required; different line symbols may be used. It should be easy to identify the various alternates either by color or by distinctive symbols.		In order to standardize color-coding of the exhibits in the study, red is used for the recommended location, green for the first alternate, and blue for the second alternate. Brown is used for any previously approved location and yellow for existing MoDOT routes. Where stage construction is contemplated, the second stage work is shown as a dashed line. Work materially beyond the limits of the program is also shown with a dashed line, using a different length dash than for stage construction. Color-coding is not required; different line symbols may be used. It should be easy to identify the various alternates either by color or by distinctive symbols.

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Per Env'l, replaced CE2 Form with existing example version of CE3 Form. Also, updated archaic dot file to dotx

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	\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]		\|[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services\|Request for Environmental Services (RES)]]
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	\|[[media:127 ~~CE2 Form~~.~~doc~~\|CE2 Form]]		\|[[media:127.14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021.docx\|CE2 Form Example]]
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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [~~http~~:~~//epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-DEForms/~~Location~~%20Study%20Report~~.~~dot~~ Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [[media:Location Study Report.dotx\|Location Study]] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

	===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===		===126.2.1 Preliminary Information Needed===
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	Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.		Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.

	Three approved copies of the LS (one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design’s] file, one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127 ~~CE2 Form~~.~~doc~~\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.		Three approved copies of the LS (one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design’s] file, one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127.14 Categorical Exclusion Determination 2021.docx\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.

	===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===		===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===

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	==126.2 Location Study Preparation==		==126.2 Location Study Preparation==

	The [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-DEForms/Location%20Study%20Report.dot Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [~~http~~://~~wwwi~~/~~design~~/~~default.htm~~ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.		The [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/DE-DEForms/Location%20Study%20Report.dot Location Study] (LS) consists of two parts: the Purpose and Need (P&N) and the Alternatives Analysis. The preliminary P&N is developed early in the study, prior to holding a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.1 Prelocation Study Meetings\|prelocation study meeting]] with public and agency input ([http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/section6002/index.htm SAFETEA - LU Section 6002] specifically addresses these requirements). MoDOT and FHWA can modify the P&N over the life of the project. The Alternatives Analysis section is prepared with public and agency input following the prelocation study meeting and is combined with the P&N to form the LS. The district submits the LS to the liaison engineer (with a copy to the environmental section) in [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design]. All information developed for the LS must consider the environmental constraints identified during scoping prior to the prelocation study meeting as well as all subsequent substantive information developed or received. The district submits the LS to the liaision engineer in the Design Division.

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	Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.		Two completed copies of the LS are signed by the preparer and sent to the Design Division for review. The Design Division reviews the LS sending any significant comments to the district engineer in letter form. The district reviews the comments and provides their final recommendations to the district engineer. The study, with all recommendations, is provided to the district engineer for approval. A section is included, following the preparer's signature, for the recommendation or comments and signature of the district engineer. If necessary to add more detail, the district engineer's comments may be included with a separate letter.

	Three approved copies of the LS (one for [~~http~~://~~wwwi~~/~~design~~/~~default.htm~~ Design’s] file, one for [~~http~~://~~wwwi~~/~~design~~/~~units~~/~~enviromental~~.~~htm~~ Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127 CE2 Form.doc\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.		Three approved copies of the LS (one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/ Design’s] file, one for [https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/DE/SitePages/Environmental-&-Historic-Preservation.aspx Design Environmental] and one for FHWA) are submitted to Design Division. A copy of the approved LS is sent to the FHWA with the [[media:127 CE2 Form.doc\|CE2 form]] for comment and approval. Once the FHWA approves the CE classification, the district is advised to hold a [[:Category:129 Public Involvement#129.3 Location Public Hearings\|location public hearing]] if required or advisable. Preliminary plan design can then begin. If the FHWA reclassifies the project as an [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3.2 Environmental Assessment\|EA]], the following procedures are used.

	===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===		===126.6.2 Location Study with an EA or EIS Environmental Classification===

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	Specific locations of above or below ground petroleum storage tanks or other hazardous waste sites are identified. A list of [[media:126.4.4 Land Uses Typically Associated with Hazardous Waste.doc\|typical land uses associated with hazardous waste sites]] is available. Every effort must be made to avoid identified waste sites on the selected location unless the cost to mitigate the sites is less than that to avoid them.		Specific locations of above or below ground petroleum storage tanks or other hazardous waste sites are identified. A list of [[media:126.4.4 Land Uses Typically Associated with Hazardous Waste.doc\|typical land uses associated with hazardous waste sites]] is available. Every effort must be made to avoid identified waste sites on the selected location unless the cost to mitigate the sites is less than that to avoid them.

	When none of the alternates include a significant encroachment on any ~~flood plain~~, a statement is included to that effect. If any alternate includes [[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway\|significant encroachment on the ~~flood plain~~]], it is identified and discussed in accordance with 23 CFR 650A.		When none of the alternates include a significant encroachment on any floodplain, a statement is included to that effect. If any alternate includes [[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway\|significant encroachment on the floodplain]], it is identified and discussed in accordance with 23 CFR 650A.

	The necessity of Section 404 permits is indicated. A discussion concerning the effect that each of the alternates will have on [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams\|wetlands]] is also included.		The necessity of Section 404 permits is indicated. A discussion concerning the effect that each of the alternates will have on [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams\|wetlands]] is also included.

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126.8 Glossary of Terms: Per Env'l, updated glossary to coordinate with EPG 127.14.5

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	==126.8 Glossary of Terms==		==126.8 Glossary of Terms==

	'''Corridor''': A band of varying width, different for each project, ~~which~~ is used in the environmental document to represent the ~~final~~ study alternatives. The corridor is wide enough to accommodate the maximum expected right of way plus contains adequate room to allow for minor modifications of the alignment.		'''Corridor:''' A band of varying width, different for each project, that is used in the environmental document to represent the study alternatives. The corridor is wide enough to accommodate the maximum expected right of way plus contains adequate room to allow for minor modifications of the alignment.

	'''~~Draft~~ Environmental ~~Impact Statement~~ (~~DEIS~~)''': ~~The first draft~~ of an environmental impact statement ~~that is made available to the public and review agencies for their comment following the FHWA approval~~.		'''Environmental Assessment (EA):''' A concise public document prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that briefly discusses the purpose and need for an action, alternatives to such action, and provides sufficient evidence and analysis of impacts to determine whether to prepare an environmental impact statement or a finding of no significant impact.

	'''Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)''': ~~The disclosure document for~~ a project ~~expected to have any significant impact~~ that ~~details~~ the ~~known~~ and ~~anticipated impacts on an area's natural~~, ~~cultural, social~~ and ~~economic environments~~.		'''Environmental Impact Statement (EIS):''' A detailed written statement required by Section 102 (2) (C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), analyzing the environmental impacts of a proposed action, adverse effects of the project that cannot be avoided, alternative courses of action, short-term uses of the environment versus the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity, and any irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources.

	'''~~Final Study Alternatives~~'''~~: The final study alternatives are presented and evaluated in the environmental document. They are the preliminary study alternatives~~ that ~~are found~~ to ~~satisfy~~ the ~~purpose~~ and ~~need and are~~ the ~~least environmentally, economically~~ and ~~socially damaging to~~ the ~~area. The final study alternatives are presented~~ to the ~~public at~~ the ~~Location Public Hearing~~.		'''Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI):''' If it is determined that there will be no significant impacts, a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be prepared to conclude the process and document the decision. A FONSI is issued when environmental analysis and interagency review during the EA process find a project to have no significant impacts on the quality of the environment.

	'''~~FONSI~~''': ~~Finding~~ of ~~No Significant Impact~~. ~~The~~ FONSI ~~is the conclusion of the~~ EA ~~process~~. ~~Once the FONSI~~ is ~~signed by the FHWA~~, ~~the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC)~~ can ~~approve~~ the ~~location~~.		'''Location Approval:''' Location approval is granted by the MHTC at one of its regular monthly meetings. Location approval cannot be granted until after a FONSI for an EA or a ROD for an EIS has been approved. For CE projects, an approved conceptual plan is required prior to location approval. For EA or EIS projects, location approval is required before final design can begin on the selected alternative.

	'''~~Location Approval~~''': ~~Location approval is granted by~~ the ~~MHTC at one~~ of ~~its regular monthly meetings. Location approval cannot be granted until after a FONSI for~~ an EA or a ROD for an EIS has been received. For CE projects, an approved conceptual plan is required prior to location approval. For EA or EIS projects, location approval is required before preliminary plan design can begin on the ~~selected alternative~~.		'''Preferred Alternative:''' The alternative within the range of alternatives presented in an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement that the agency believes would best fulfill the purpose and need of the proposed action.

	'''~~Preferred Alternative~~''': ~~One of the~~ alternatives ~~must be designated as MoDOT's choice in the EA or FEIS~~ and ~~may be designated thusly in the DEIS; that alternative is called the Preferred Alternative~~ in the document ~~and on the maps~~. ~~The preferred alternative must have justification stated in~~ the ~~document~~ that ~~indicates why it is~~ the ~~preferred for~~ the ~~environmental as well as social impacts~~ and ~~for economics both~~ to the ~~department and the community and for engineering design and safety~~. The ~~preferred alternative must take all of this into account and be~~ the ~~best choice overall for satisfying project P&N~~.		'''Reasonable Range of Study Alternatives:''' The final study alternatives are presented and evaluated in the environmental document. They are the preliminary study alternatives that are found to satisfy the purpose and need and are the least environmentally, economically and socially damaging to the area. The final study alternatives are presented to the public at the Location Public Hearing.

	'''~~Preliminary Study Alternatives~~'''~~: Preliminary study~~ alternatives ~~are developed after receiving input~~ from the ~~public at the prelocation study meeting~~ and ~~after refining the Purpose~~ and ~~Need statement. They represent the range~~ of ~~possible feasible solutions~~.		'''Record of Decision (ROD):''' A concise public record of decision prepared by the federal agency, pursuant to NEPA, that contains a statement of the decision, identification of all alternatives considered, identification of the environmentally preferred alternative, a statement as to whether all practical means to avoid or minimize environmental harm from the alternative selected has been adopted (and if not, why), and a summary of monitoring and enforcement where applicable for any mitigation.

	'''~~ROD~~''': ~~Record of Decision. The~~ ROD ~~is the conclusion of the EIS process yielding~~ a ~~Selected Alternative for the project~~. ~~Once the ROD is received,~~ the ~~MHTC can approve~~ the ~~location~~.		'''Selected Alternative:''' In an EA or EIS, the FONSI or ROD must declare a selected alternative. The preferred only becomes the selected after all comments have been addressed after the Location Public Hearing.

	'''~~Selected Alternative~~''': ~~In an EA,~~ the ~~FONSI must declare~~ a ~~selected alternative. This alternative selection~~ is ~~made after~~ the ~~Location Public Hearing has been held so that the selected alternative can take into account all substantive public comments. For an EIS~~, ~~the term "selected alternative" is only used in the ROD~~.		'''Study Area:''' The area defined at the beginning of a location study which is used by the environmental specialists for preliminary screening, scoping and early constraint identification.

	~~'''Study Area''': The area defined at the beginning of a location study which is used by the environmental specialists for preliminary screening, scoping and early constraint identification.~~		'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM):''' Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

	'''Transportation Systems Management (TSM)''': Measures taken to improve the operation or efficiencies of an existing transportation facility, usually small scale improvements that focus on improving existing systems such as traffic signals or changes in access.

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	A brief discussion of the link that this project plays in the Missouri Transportation Plan, including a description of the facility at each terminus, is provided. All major actions (not just transportation activities whether federal, state or local) in the vicinity of this project are discussed. This discussion includes what stage in [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3 Process\|NEPA]] review these projects are.		A brief discussion of the link that this project plays in the Missouri Transportation Plan, including a description of the facility at each terminus, is provided. All major actions (not just transportation activities whether federal, state or local) in the vicinity of this project are discussed. This discussion includes what stage in [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.1.3 Process\|NEPA]] review these projects are.

	If there is a gap between improvements ~~such~~ that logical termini are not readily apparent, the report documents the schedule for closing the gap between improvements. Logical termini can include other state highways or traffic generators in the project area. Logical termini must be set on all projects so that the section being studied demonstrates independent utility and does not require actions beyond the scope of the proposed action.		If there is a gap between improvements so that logical termini are not readily apparent, the report documents the schedule for closing the gap between improvements. Logical termini can include other state highways or traffic generators in the project area. Logical termini must be set on all projects so that the section being studied demonstrates independent utility and does not require actions beyond the scope of the proposed action.

	It may be that system linkage is also an element of the P&N. As such, there needs to be a separate discussion of system linkage in the report. This section is strictly to clarify how and where this project fits into the state of Missouri highway system.		It may be that system linkage is also an element of the P&N. As such, there needs to be a separate discussion of system linkage in the report. This section is strictly to clarify how and where this project fits into the state of Missouri highway system.

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	The study considers both construction year (the year in which construction begins) and design year (normally 20 years after the construction year) traffic including residual traffic remaining on the existing facility. Traffic data for existing routes near the proposed corridor, as well as all intersecting state routes, need to be analyzed. All traffic information is requested from the Transportation Planning Division as early as possible so that the traffic information is available as the study progresses. Early submittal of the request is especially important where an origin and destination (O & D) study may be necessary.		The study considers both construction year (the year in which construction begins) and design year (normally 20 years after the construction year) traffic including residual traffic remaining on the existing facility. Traffic data for existing routes near the proposed corridor, as well as all intersecting state routes, need to be analyzed. All traffic information is requested from the Transportation Planning Division as early as possible so that the traffic information is available as the study progresses. Early submittal of the request is especially important where an origin and destination (O & D) study may be necessary.

	Basic design criteria (reflecting functional classification, traffic and terrain) used to evaluate the alternatives considered in the study are contained in numerous EPG locations:		Basic design criteria (reflecting [http://www.modot.org/newsandinfo/functionalclassificationmaps/index.htm functional classification], traffic and terrain) used to evaluate the alternatives considered in the study are contained in numerous EPG locations:

	:[[230.1 Horizontal Alignment]]		:[[230.1 Horizontal Alignment]]

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	Specific locations of above or below ground petroleum storage tanks or other hazardous waste sites are identified. A list of [[media:126.4.4 Land Uses Typically Associated with Hazardous Waste.doc\|typical land uses associated with hazardous waste sites]] is available. Every effort must be made to avoid identified waste sites on the selected location unless the cost to mitigate the sites is less than that to avoid them.		Specific locations of above or below ground petroleum storage tanks or other hazardous waste sites are identified. A list of [[media:126.4.4 Land Uses Typically Associated with Hazardous Waste.doc\|typical land uses associated with hazardous waste sites]] is available. Every effort must be made to avoid identified waste sites on the selected location unless the cost to mitigate the sites is less than that to avoid them.

	When none of the alternates include a significant encroachment on any ~~flood plain~~, a statement is included to that effect. If any alternate includes [[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway\|significant encroachment on the ~~flood plain~~]], it is identified and discussed in accordance with 23 CFR 650A.		When none of the alternates include a significant encroachment on any floodplain, a statement is included to that effect. If any alternate includes [[127.9 Floodplain Management and the Regulatory Floodway\|significant encroachment on the floodplain]], it is identified and discussed in accordance with 23 CFR 650A.

	The necessity of Section 404 permits is indicated. A discussion concerning the effect that each of the alternates will have on [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams\|wetlands]] is also included.		The necessity of Section 404 permits is indicated. A discussion concerning the effect that each of the alternates will have on [[127.4 Wetlands and Streams\|wetlands]] is also included.