Draft EIR
Compiled Draft EIR
For a compiled Draft EIR, please use the links below to access the compiled Draft EIR. Please note that the Draft EIR has been split into two documents due to the size of the file. The “Compiled Draft EIR – 1 of 2” file includes the Cover Page/Title Page/Table of Contents to Section 3.6, Energy. The “Compiled Draft EIR – 1 of 2” file includes Section 3.7, Geology and Soils to Chapter 8, References.
Compiled Draft EIR – 1 of 2
Compiled Draft EIR – 2 of 2
Draft EIR Sections
Cover Page/Title Page/Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Project Description
Chapter 3 Environmental Impact Analysis
Section 3.1 Aesthetics
Section 3.2 Agricultural Resources
Section 3.3 Air Quality
Section 3.4 Biological Resources
Section 3.5 Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources<
Section 3.6 Energy
Section 3.7 Geology and Soils
Section 3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Section 3.9 Hazardous Materials
Section 3.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Section 3.11 Land Use
Section 3.12 Noise and Vibration
Section 3.13 Population and Housing
Section 3.14 Public Services
Section 3.15 Recreation
Section 3.16 Safety and Security
Section 3.17 Transportation
Section 3.18 Utilities
Chapter 4 Other CEQA Required Analysis
Chapter 5 Alternatives
Chapter 6 Public Agency Involvement
Chapter 7 List of Preparers
Chapter 8 References
Benefits of the Project include:
- Enhanced commuter and intercity passenger rail and transit access and connectivity in the San Joaquin Valley.
- Additional passenger rail service to areas with no service or very limited service.
- Support of transit-oriented development near proposed station locations.
- Opportunity to connect with the future high-speed rail in Merced.
- Creation of new transportation alternatives to automobile use, which would alleviate traffic on congestion roads and highways in the region, including SR-99, I-205, I-580, I-680,
and |-880. - Increased air quality and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Long-term health benefits for ACE riders, and for residents and employees along the ACE
corridor as a result of reduced emissions. - Promotion of local and regional land use and transportation planning sustainability goals and initiatives.
Draft EIR Appendices
Appendix A. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension Scoping Memorandum
Appendix B. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension Environmental Footprint
Appendix C. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension 15% Preliminary Engineering Plans (1 of 3)
Appendix C. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension 15% Preliminary Engineering Plans (2 of 3)
Appendix C. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension 15% Preliminary Engineering Plans (3 of 3)
Appendix D. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension Ridership, Revenue, and Benefits Report
Appendix E. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension Opinion of Probable Cost Report
Appendix F. ACE Ceres–Merced Extension Operations and Maintenance Cost Technical Memorandum
Appendix G. Regional Plans and Local General Plans
Appendix H. Supporting Aesthetics Information
Appendix I. Supporting Agricultural Resources Information
Appendix J. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Health Risk Assessment Supporting Documentation
Appendix K. Supporting Biological Resources Information
Appendix L-1. Historical Resources Inventory and Evaluation Report (1 of 2)
Appendix L-1. Historical Resources Inventory and Evaluation Report (2 of 2)
Appendix L-2. Archaeological Inventory Report
Appendix M. Public and Agency Coordination