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Grand Avenue Widening Project Environmental Impact Report Section 8.0 Transportation: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and adopted policies supporting alternative transportation modes; compatibility with adjacent land uses; impacts related to design hazards and emergency access; and rail, waterborne or traffic services or facilities. No mitigation is required. Biological Resources: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to endangered, threatened or rare species, locally designated species and natural communities, wetland habitats, or wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. No mitigation is required. Energy and Mineral Resources: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to adopted energy conservation plans or mineral resources. No mitigation is required. Hazards: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to vehicles carrying hazardous substances; risks associated with explosions or release of hazardous substances; emergency and evacuation plans; hazardous materials sites and other health hazards; asbestos containing building materials and lead based paint; and increased fire risk. No mitigation is required. Public Services: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to the demand for police and fire protection services and facilities; school facilities or school attendance; road maintenance costs for the City; and transit services. No mitigation is required. Utilities and Service Systems: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to existing electric, natural gas, telephone and cable communication lines, facilities and services; local or regional water treatment and/or distribution facilities; , sewage treatment facilities; domestic water pipelines, sewer lines and stormwater collection facilities; and solid waste disposal. No mitigation is required. Aesthetics: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to scenic vistas, scenic highways, light and glare. No mitigation is required. Cultural Resources: The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to paleontological resources and unique ethnic cultural values. No mitigation is required. Recreation:. The No Project Alternative will not result in adverse impacts related to recreational facilities. No mitigation is required. 8.9 PROJECT OBJECTIVES The objectives of the proposed Grand Avenue widening project and the ability of the No Project Alternative to meet these objectives are described below: F:TROJ-ENVIGrand eirlNew Text- GrandlSection 8.0-new.doc Page 8-5