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Page 3 Pedro Guill6n March 8, 2007 • Ambient noise measurements obtained at selected locations within the study area to identify the existing noise environment. • An analysis of the existing noise environment relative to the noise sources in the study area. • An analysis of the future without -project noise environment relative to the noise sources in the study area. • An analysis to identify the noise levels that will be generated by the Sky Lofts Project component. • An assessment of the impact of the future noise environment on the existing land uses within the study area relative to the significance criteria. • An assessment of the impact of the future noise environment on the project site relative to the significance criteria. • An assessment of construction noise impacts associated with the project. Where significant impacts are assessed, methods will be identified by which the noise may be reduced to a level of compliance with the significance criteria. Traffic Technical Study P&D will prepare the traffic impact study for the circulation issues related to the Sky Lofts Project. The traffic analysis will include (1) Existing Conditions, (2) Future Traffic Conditions, (3) Traffic Impact Analysis, (4) Mitigation Measures, (5) Site -Specific Traffic Analysis, and (6) Report Preparation. Existing Conditions P&D will determine the existing conditions within the study area which will be summarized in the traffic study. P&D will conduct at least one field visit to establish the circulation characteristics within the study area. Circulation characteristics may include, but not be limited to, the following: mid -block lane configuration, intersection geometry/controls and pedestrian, bicycle, parking and transit facilities. P&D anticipates the study area will be the same as the previous traffic study prepared by P&D in 2004 for City Place. The previous traffic study area was determined in conjunction with both the cities of Orange and Santa Ana. The study area included eight road segments, three ramp segments and 21 intersections. The final study area for this traffic study will also be determined in conjunction with both the cities of Orange and Santa Ana. The subconsultant, Southland Car Counters, will collect the traffic counts for the study area. As of February 2007, traffic near the proposed project site and in the anticipated study area has normalized with completion of the major construction activities for the State Route (SR) 22 widening project near the proposed project site. P&D will obtain and review recently completed traffic impact studies and other pertinent information for projects in the areas surrounding the project site from both the cities of Orange and Santa Ana. Future Traffic Conditions The following tasks will develop the traffic conditions for the proposed project. The traffic conditions will be used to determine the impacts the project may have to the circulation system. Background traffic forecasts for the Opening Year will apply an ambient regional traffic growth rate to existing traffic volumes and add cumulative project traffic from neighboring projects. The cumulative projects list will be determined in conjunction with both the cities of Orange and Santa Ana.