75A - PH - RESO SA-GG FIXED GUIDEWAY

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connections to regional Metrolink and Amtrak commuter rail services at the SARTC, and is compatible with the established urban character. The SA -GG Fixed Guideway Project is a transit improvement project being considered by the Cities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove in cooperation with OCTA and FTA to improve mobility and provide other community enhancements. The project's objectives are derived from the need for transportation improvements in the Study Area, which address a variety of community issues. The identification of these needs and corresponding goals and objectives are stated in Table 1 -1 on page 1 -14 of the EA /DEIR. In addition, and as stated on page ES -5 of the EA/DEIR, the City of Santa Ana would benefit from increased connectivity to the regional transportation network. The eastern terminus of the alignment is the SARTC, which is the busiest multi -modal transportation hub in Orange County and will connect the streetcar to Metrolink, Amtrak, and bus lines from the surrounding region. The western terminus is the Harbor Boulevard /Westminster Avenue intersection, where connections to local and intra- county buses operated by OCTA are available. Response PH3 -19 — Unknown Speaker See Response PH3 -17. The specifications related to boarding procedures have not been identified at this time. The proposed streetcar system will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to accommodate disabled patrons. Response PH3 -20 — Unknown Speaker Solar power has not been considered as part of the proposed project, although the proposed project does not preclude the future integration of solar power. Response PH3 -21 — Madaleine Spencer The source of funding is not required for consideration in the environmental review process in accordance with CEQA and NEPA regulations. The comment is not directly related to the content or adequacy of the EA/DEIR, and no further response is necessary. Response PH3 -22 — Unknown Speaker Acquisitions requiring displacement would comply with the Uniform Act. Acquisitions related to the build alternatives are shown in Table 3.3 -5 on page 3 -23 of the EA/DEIR. Streetcar Alternative 1 would result in three full acquisitions and six partial acquisitions; Streetcar Alternative 2 would result in six full and ten partial acquisitions; IOS -1 would result in four full and two partial acquisitions; and IOS -2 would result in five full and six partial acquisitions. The amount and type of private property acquisitions were found to result in less- than - significant impacts. Santa Ana - Garden Grove Fixed Guideway Project REAIFEIR P a g el 227 January 2015 75A -285