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it is concluded that ongoing conformance with current and proposed regulatory programs will ultimately reduce regional air pollution in the Bay Area air basin to acceptable levels. Even with the project mitigation to reduce project-related impacts to below the level of significance, the cumulative impact of foreseeable future projects will be significant until implementation of future technological improvements reduces the impacts from all of these sources. The cumulative impact will remain significant and unavoidable in the near term. The City of San Leandro also finds that as to such significant effects identified above: The project includes mitigation measures which would lessen the project's contribution to significant cumulative environmental effects, as identified in the Final EJR, but such effects would continue to be significant. Noise Impacts Residences and businesses in the vicinity of development allowed by the TOD Strategy could be exposed to significant construction-related vibration during the excavation and foundation work associated with projects implementing the strategy. Significant, unavoidable noise impacts could occur by exposing persons to noise levels in excess of local or other agency noise standards at residential land uses built adjacent to the BART and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) lines, especially on exterior balconies. Additionally, development within the TOD Strategy area could result in an increase in ambient noise levels on both a temporary or periodic basis. The City of San Leandro also finds that as to such significant effects identified above: Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, make infeasible project alternatives identified in the EJR. Public Services and Recreation Impacts Impacts to Schools: The half mile radius of the TOD Strategy Area crosses three elementary school attendance boundaries (Washington, McKinley, and Wilson) and the two attendance boundaries of the District's only two middle schools (Bancroft and John Muir). All high school students generated from development as part of the TOD strategy would attend San Leandro High School. Population growth as a result of the TOD Strategy will impact school facilities within the TOD Strategy Area. Impacts to schools and teaching facilities will be significant and unavoidable, with implementation of General Plan Policies 4.03 and 46.02, and TOD Strategy EIR Mitigation Measure PUB-l due to the resulting shortages in school capacity during the long-term 2025-2030 time period. Spec({zc economic, legal, social, technoloRical or other considerations, make infeasible project alternatives identified in the EJR. 28