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Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation
As part of the federal grant application process, public transportation agencies work with FTA to consider the social, economic, and environmental consequences and benefits of proposed projects and activities. The environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and related laws includes environmental impact analyses and the preparation of documentation for public review. Smaller, relatively routine actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant environmental impact are considered to be “categorically excluded” from extensive environmental analysis. For larger capital projects (e.g. FTA "New Starts" projects), environmental evaluation typically results in a detailed written statement on the environmental impacts of a proposed project and alternatives to reduce the harm to the community and the natural environment. Typically, environmental reviews for proposed transit projects address the impact areas of air and water quality, noise and vibration, historic and cultural properties, parklands, contaminated lands, displacement of residences and businesses, and community preservation. During the federal environmental review process, local public transportation agencies usually work concurrently with state and other local agencies to comply with state and local environmental laws.
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A beautful night shot of LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando, Florida. Learn more about LYNX on the web at http://www.golynx.com/.
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