Programmatic Environmental Assessment draft, Jan 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

• Repair or reconstruction in place to pre-existing conditions (may include different materials but substantially the same size and alignment as before). • Repair or replacement in place, with upgrades or improvements made (i.e. increased size of sewer piping). • Replacement of utility along an alignment different from pre-disaster alignment.

2.3.2 Roadways and Brid-es

No Action Alternative

Under the No Action Alternative, no FEMA funds would be made available to rebuild damaged roadways or bridges. Area roadways would remain in poor condition, including damage incurred in the disaster and those that have been impacted due to the heavy equipment use in the debris disposal operations. Traffic and transit congestion would continue to be a major issue in the lower half of Manhattan, with ripple effects to New Jersey where a substantial number of commuters originate.

Proposed Action Alternative

Projects related to roads would include repair of existing roads, incorporating existing standards. Projects would be funded under FEMA’s PA program and other programs, such as those administered under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Program Funding. It is anticipated that road alignments would not be changed based upon the already well-defined road grid system of lower Manhattan.

Roadway design changes and construction for the redevelopment of the WTC site may require additional review if the roadway alignments were substantively changed.

2.3.3 Eligible Buildings and Walkways

No Action Alternative

Under the No Action Alternative, no FEMA funds would be made available to rebuild damaged buildings and waUovays, The State and City would be required to use their own resources to rebuild the impacted area and buildings.

Proposed Action Alternative

Under the Proposed Action Alternative, funding would be provided for those buildings and walkways eligible for repair or reconstruction. For those buildings that are eligible, there are several potential actions:

• Repair or replace the building in place to substantially pre-disaster conditions. • Repair or replace the building in place but with substantial improvements (i.e. an additional wing, increased parking). • Replace the building in a different location.

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