EXHIBIT 4-1_55A_BRISTOL WIDENING EIS-EIR

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Future Intersection Capacity With Widening As previously mentioned, intersection controls have a limiting effect upon the performance of any road network. ICU calculations were therefore performed for future year 2006 with widening and improvements. These results are summari sed in Table 5 of Section I (page I -18). All intersections along Bristol Street except Memory Lane and 17th Street are anticipated to operate at intersection Levels of Service of V' or better. Projected traffic volumes can generally be accommodated on the proposed six lane roadway. Good traffic progression is anticipated with some motorists experiencing moderate delays. The anticipated V/C ratios on Bristol Lane and 17th Street are expected to 0.85. The anticipated V/C ratios of Street exceed the City's desired V/C "F". To reduce the V/C ratios to additional right -of -way is necessary measures. Proposed Operational improvements Street at its intersection with Memory exceed the City's desired V/C ratio of 1.01 at Memory Lane and 0.92 at 17th ratios and correspond to LOS "E" and an acceptable LOS, the acquisition of to accommodate proposed mitigation Bristol Street is designated as a major arterial highway in the Orange County General Plan - Master Plan of Arterial Higlways Component, County of Orange, Environmental Management Agency, 1982. In the General Plan, a major arterial highway is designated as a six lane divided roadway, with a typical right -of -way width of 120 feet, and a curb -to -curb width of 102 feet. Bristol Street is similarly designated in the City of Santa Ana's Circulation Element with an overall curb -to -curb width of 100 feet. This project therefore proposes widening Bristol Street, from Santiago Creek to Warner Avenue, to its full right -of -way width as designated on the City of Santa Ana's Circulation Element. In addition to the 100 -foot wide six lane roadway, the proposed improvements on Bristol Street include continuous sidewalk improvements along each side of the street, improved street lighting that meets current lighting standards, and a raised landscaped median. A ten -foot wide continuous sidewalk will be provided along each side of Bristol Street. This will provide pedestrians easier and safer access along the corridor. Continuous sidewalks will also help to augment the existing bus service along Bristol Street, malting it easier for riders to get to and from bus stop locations. IV -62