The screening criteria provided are used to determine whether a project requires further analysis to assess potential impacts related to geometric design hazards or incompatible uses. Here's a breakdown of the screening questions:
Screening for Geometric Design Hazards:
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New Driveways or Vehicle Access: Does the project propose new driveways or introduce new vehicle access to the property from the public right-of-way?
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Modifications to Public Right-of-Way: Does the project propose to make any voluntary or required modifications to the public right-of-way, such as street dedications or reconfigurations of curb lines?
Screening for Queuing Impacts from Freeway Off-Ramps:
To assess whether the project may result in queuing from a freeway off-ramp that could lead to unsafe differential travel speeds, consider the following questions:
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Discretionary Action: Does the land use project involve a discretionary action that would be under review by the Department of City Planning?
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Daily Vehicle Trips: Would the land use project generate a net increase of 250 or more daily vehicle trips?
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Off-Ramp Impact: Would the land use project add 25 or more trips to any off-ramp in either the morning or afternoon peak hour?
If the answer to either of the first two questions in the screening for geometric design hazards is "yes," or if the answer to all three questions in the screening for queuing impacts is "yes," then further analysis will be required to assess potential impacts in these areas. The purpose of these screening questions is to determine which projects need a more detailed evaluation to ensure safety and compatibility with the surrounding transportation infrastructure.
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