3.0 Responses to Comments
27a-15 The comment states that a map of existing average daily traffic volumes for study intersections and street segments, as well as a map showing the relative change in traffic volume at each study intersection, as required by LADOT Traffic Study Policies & Procedures (March 2002) are missing. In reference to required maps, LADOT Traffic Study Policies & Procedures (March 2002) states, “The traffic study must include the following eleven dated maps unless otherwise specified during the scoping process…” The Original DEIR traffic study was thoroughly scoped with LADOT, and the study was reviewed by LADOT who determined that the study adequately met the requirements of LADOT Traffic Study Policies & Procedures. 27a-16 The comment states that there is insufficient evidence that affected transit operators received the notice of preparation. Metro was on the City’s NOP distribution list. Metro verified that the NOP was received in a NOP response letter dated March 20, 2009. 27a-17 See Response 27a-4. 27a-18 See Response 27a-5. 27a-19 See Response 27a-6. 27a-20 See Response 27a-7. 27a-21 See Response 27a-8. 27a-22 The comment states that the Original DEIR traffic analysis does not provide a residential street segment analysis in accordance with LADOT’s guidelines, and notes that “the DEIR should indicate how the CASP plans to mitigate the potential diversion of motorists through local residential streets.” A residential street segment analysis was not conducted for the Project as the comment notes. Within the Specific Plan area, there are only a few pockets of residential land uses, including the area between North Broadway and North Main Street east of the Los Angeles River, and the William Mead Public Housing development in the southwest portion of the Specific Plan area. Within these residential areas, the following streets are classified as local streets: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3-98
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