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068 Construction equipment will be properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust emissions. Consideration will be given to the provision of convenient bus shelters and turnouts along Bristol Street to encourage the use of public transportation. The use of energy efficient lighting along Bristol Street will be considered to reduce emissions at the power plant serving the area. (AQMP control measure Nil.) Traffic signals along Bristol Street will continue to be synchronized. (AQMP control measures K2.) Construction activities will be halted during Stage One and Stage Two smog alerts. Rationale The construction-period emissions projections are typical for this type of project, and are usually considered insignificant, since they are short-term. The projected increase in emissions of nitrogen-dioxide "with project" is only one percent more than projected "no-project" conditions. Watering down areas where the ground surface is disturbed will minimize fugitive dust generation. Proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles will reduce exhaust emissions due to more efficient burning of the fuel. As people increase their use of public transit, the increase in area-wide vehicular trips is somewhat reduced, helping to lessen the increase in vehicle emissions. Energy-efficient street lighting reduces demand at distant power facilities, helping to minimize emissions at those power facilities. Synchronization of traffic signals improves traffic flow, lessening congestion and allowing vehicles to operate at a higher efficiency, with lower emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Noise Significant Effects Short-term increases in local noise levels would occur during construction of the proposed improvements, which could be perceived as nuisance noise by residents, pedestrians, shoppers, etc. during construction operations. A widened roadway will result in a wider dispersion of traffic noise along the roadway, potentially resulting in noise level increases in