75A - PH - RESO SA-GG FIXED GUIDEWAY

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proposed build alternatives would not result in adverse effects related to roadway segments in the Study Area. (3) Mostly Empty Streetcars. As discussed on page ES -15 of the EA /DEIR, it is estimated that the proposed project would attract between 3,770 and 8,400 riders per day in the 2035 horizon year. At the low end, this represents approximately 22 percent more riders than the TSM Alternative (3,085); at the high end, it represents approximately 172 percent more riders than with the TSM Alternative. Streetcar Alternative 2 would attract between 3,020 and 6,425 riders. At the low end, this would be approximately equivalent to the TSM Alternative; at the high end, it represents approximately 108 percent more riders than with the TSM Alternative. IOS -1 would attract between 2,012 and 4,490 riders, and IOS -2 would attract between 1,540 and 3,280 riders which is approximately 47 percent fewer riders than the full alignment alternatives. It is anticipated that additional ridership modeling will be completed as the project moves forward. (4) Injured Residents. Modern streetcars operate similar to buses in city streets, moving with the flow of traffic and allowing passenger pick -up and drop off at designated stops. Public outreach and education programs would be offered to familiarize local residents and business owners with the new streetcar system. In addition, the system would be required to meet the federal requirements of 49 CFR Part 659 and State requirements of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) General Order 164D. These regulations require fixed guideway systems to establish system safety and security programs. Based on the establishment of the safety and security programs, hazards and security threats would be minimized. In addition, CPUC must certify that the project is safe and secure before the project can be placed in revenue service. Following construction, the project would be operated in accordance with OCTA standard operating procedures, operator rules, and the emergency plan. The EA /DEIR analyzed potential public safety impacts and addressed safety concerns associated with schools; Mitigation Measures SAF1 through SAFE, identified on page 3 -195 of the EA /DEIR, would be implemented as part of the project. These measures include lighting, fencing, signage and education delivered to students and parents to warn of potential hazards. The EA/DEIR found that with implementation of mitigation measures, no adverse safety impacts would occur. See Response 8 -5(5) for a response to a similar comment on public safety. (5) A Money Pit Residents Cannot Afford. The streetcar funding and fares have not been determined at this time. Information regarding possible funding sources have been identified and are under consideration but not approved. Due to this uncertainty, specific funding sources have not been identified in the REA /FEIR. A financing plan will be developed by OCTA prior to revenue operation of the proposed project. The financial analysis and evaluation for the proposed project is in the Executive Summary Section in Table ES -1 on page ES -15 of the EA/DEIR and shown below. See Response 8 -5(3) for a response to a similar comment on project costs. Santa Ana-Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project REAIFEIR .January 2015 75A -251 Pa9el193