Environmental Assessment

(released June, 2003)

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• Cover Sheet (35k)
• Signature Sheet (78k)
• Table of Contents (36k)
• List of Figures (16k)
• List of Tables (17k)
• Study Specific Acronyms and Abbreviations (21k)
• Standard Acronyms and Abbreviations (35k)
• Study Specific Terms (33k)
• Standard Terms (94k)

Note: to minimize file sizes, many of the figures and tables from each chapter are offered separately from the text.

Chapter 1: Study Purpose & Need (72k)

Figure 1-1: Location Map (97k)
Figure 1-2: Study Area (84k)
Figure 1-3: Existing High Crash Locations (97k)
Figure 1-4: Existing High Crash Locations – Gorham Village Area (44k)

Chapter 2 : Alternatives (180k)

Table 2-1: Summary of Predicted Effects – Transportation (149k)
Table 2-2: Summary of Predicted Effects – Social & Economic Impacts (118k)
Table 2-3: Summary of Predicted Effects – Environmental Impacts (117k)
Table 2-4: Preliminary Cost Estimates (110k)

Figure 2-1: Bypass Corridors (47k)
Figure 2-2-a,b,c: Bypass Alternatives (490k)
Figure 2-3: Final Bypass Alternatives (208k)
Figure 2-4: Preferred Alternative (245k)

Chapter 3: Affected Environment (575k)

Figure 3-1: Surficial Geology (328k)
Figure 3-2: Water Resources (47k)
Figure 3-3: Surface Water (263k)
Figure 3-4: Vegetation Coverage Map (545k)
Figure 3-4: Vegetation Coverage Map High Resolution (1.1Mb)
Figure 3-5: Study Area Wetlands Corridor Level (191k)
Figure 3-6: Wetlands Within Alternatives (206k)
Figure 3-7: Threatened and Endangered Species/Wildlife Habitat (171k)
Figure 3-8: Noise Measurement Locations (94k)
Figure 3-9: Land Use Map (209k)
Figure 3-10: Zoning Map (215k)
Figure 3-11: Potential Future Development (227k)
Figure 3-12: Prime and Unique Farmland (313k)
Figure 3-13: Age Characteristics (contained within Chapter 3)
Figure 3-14: 1990 Income Data (contained within Chapter 3)
Figure 3-15: Historic and Recreational Resources (129k)
Figure 3-16: Properties Eligible for Listing on the National Register of Historic Places (98k)

Chapter 4: Environmental Consequences and Mitigation (750k)

Chapter 5: Comments and Coordination (116k)

Correspondence:

Part 1 (367k)
Part 2 (419k)

List of Preparers (56k)

Appendix A

Traffic Matrix (19k)
Comparative Non-Traffic Evaluation Matrix (42k)

Appendix B

Amphibians and Reptiles: Common Species with Ranges Overlapping the Study Area (81k)

Bibliography (65k)