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• <br /> LOA ASSOCIATES. INC. CEQA INITIAL STUDY/YITIOATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION <br /> Y ARCH 5011 PREDA STREET PIPE RRIDOES UPGRADE <br /> SAN LEANDRO. CALIFORNIA <br /> Less Than <br /> Significant <br /> Potentially with Less Than <br /> Significant Mitigation Significant No <br /> Impact Incorporated Impact Impact <br /> XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: <br /> a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to L U O <br /> the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., <br /> result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle <br /> trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at <br /> intersections)? <br /> b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service L U U 0 <br /> standard established by the county congestion management <br /> agency on designated roads or highways? <br /> c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an L U U • <br /> increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in <br /> substantial safety risks? <br /> d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., L ❑ ❑ • <br /> sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses <br /> (e.g., farm equipment)? <br /> e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ 0 0 <br /> f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? U U U • <br /> g) Conflict with adopted polices, plans, or programs supporting ❑ 0 U • <br /> alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? <br /> Affected Environment: <br /> The City of San Leandro roadway system consists of freeways, arterials, collectors, and local streets. <br /> Regional access is provided to the project site by Interstate 880, a major north -south freeway; and <br /> Interstate 580, a major east -west freeway. Local access to the project site is provided by Davis <br /> Street/Estudillo Avenue, which connects to Preda Street. The project site is located adjacent to Alder <br /> Creek Circle. near Preda Street. <br /> Transit is provided in the City of San Leandro by BART and AC Transit. The San Leandro BART <br /> station is located approximately % mile southeast of the project site. An AC Transit bus stop is <br /> located along bus line 55 near the intersection of Davis Street and Preda Street. Amtrak also passes <br /> through San Leandro, but the closest station is in the City of Oakland. <br /> The City of San Leandro also has a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Bicycle facilities in <br /> the vicinity of the project site include existing Class II Bicycle lanes along the majority of Davis <br /> Street/Estudillo Avenue. Pedestrian facilities in the project area include a sidewalk on the outside of <br /> Alder Creek Circle. and sidewalks on both sides of Preda Street and Davis Street/Estudillo Avenue. <br /> P: \cG1080I \CEQA\Preda_FINAL IS•MND.doc(03/28 /II) 51 <br />