 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Alternatives Analysis Technical Memorandum
Note: most of the files below are Adobe Acrobat PDF files.
Hit your browser's BACK button to return to this page after viewing a link.
Transportation Improvement Strategies and Alternatives Analysis Technical Memorandum and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Highway Methodology Phase I Submission -- October 2003
Technical Memorandum (300K Adobe Acrobat file)-
Inserts:
- Matrix showing the summary of preliminary impacts and feasibility of the range of reasonable alternatives considered (34" x 44")
- Map of all alternatives considered
- Alternatives analysis flow chart
- Alternative 3EIK-2
Appendices for the Technical Memorandum
- Appendix A: List of PAC Members
- Appendix B: PAC Meeting #7, June 27, 2001
- Appendix C: PAC Meeting #8, July 18, 2001
- Agenda
- Minutes
- A figure illustrating cross sections of Alternative 1 and revised Alternative 1
- A matrix showing the preliminary impacts from the alternatives retained for continued screening, July 2001
- A map of the range of reasonable alternatives, July 2001
- Appendix D: Public Meeting #2, September 19, 2001
- Appendix E: Interagency Meeting #3, October 9, 2001
- Appendix F: PAC Meeting #9, October 23, 2001
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Presentation with traffic data
- A map of the range of reasonable alternatives, August 2001
- Letter from Susan and Peter Dawes to MDOT dated September 9, 2001
- Petition from the residents of Eaton Ridge dated September 6, 2001
- Petition from the residents of Eastern Ave., Brian Dr., and Mann Hill Rd. dated September 9, 2001
- Appendix G: PAC Meeting #10, December 19, 2001
- Agenda
- Minutes
- A presentation with traffic data
- A matrix showing the preliminary impacts from the alternatives retained for continued screening, November, 2001
- A map of the range of reasonable alternatives, November 2001
- Resolution from the city of Brewer city council dated November 13, 2001
- Letter from the town of Holden to MDOT dated November 26, 2001
- Appendix H: PAC Meeting #11, February 20, 2002
- Agenda
- Minutes
- A handout explaining the rationale for alternatives retained for further consideration, February 2002
- Map of the reasonable alternatives, February 2002
- Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System presentation
- Holden Comprehensive Plan presentation
- Letter by Ed Harrow in response to editorial in the Bangor Daily News
- Letter from Donald and Susan Pierce to MDOT dated February 1, 2002
- Petition from the residents of various locations against Alternative 2B (no date)
- Appendix I: Interagency Meeting #4, March 12, 2002
- Minutes
- Rationale for alternatives retained for further consideration, March 2002
- Comparison of alternatives retained for continued study and their ability to meet the study purpose and needs, March 2002
- A matrix comparing the preliminary impacts and the feasibility of the range of reasonable alternatives retained for continued screening, November 2001
- Map of the reasonable alternatives (no date)
- Traffic presentation that includes:
- Comparison 2030 vehicle miles traveled and vehicle hours traveled
- Traffic volume diagram
- Appendix J: PAC Meeting #12, May 22, 2002
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Memo from Surry Engineering Associates to MDOT describing the partial upgrade alternative and pacer lights dated April 26, 2002
- Letter from Kenduskeag Engineering Inc. to MDOT dated February 27, 2002
- Letter from Scott Kenny to Ellen Campbell dated April 2, 2002
- Letter from Holden Business Association to MDOT dated March 20, 2002
- MDOT response to Holden Business Association dated April 19, 2002
- Appendix K: PAC Meeting #13, July 24, 2002
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Map of the reasonable alternatives, June 2002
- A matrix showing the preliminary impacts from the alternatives retained for continued screening, June 2002
- Resolution from the town of Holden stating opposition to alternatives 3EIK and 4B (no date)
- Letter from Carol and Vinal Smith to MDOT dated July 21, 2002
- Appendix L: PAC Meeting #14, September 18, 2002
- Agenda
- Minutes
- The handout from that meeting with: (1) a matrix showing preliminary impacts and the feasibility of the alternatives retained to this point, (2) a map of the alternatives retained, (3) plan views of the four modifications to alternatives 1 and 1-4B, and (4) an explanation of the study purpose and needs.
- A summary of MDOT's design criteria
- Appendix M: Interagency Meeting #5, October 8, 2002
- Appendix N: PAC Meeting #15, November 20, 2002
- Agenda
- Minutes
- A handout showing year 2030 vehicle miles traveled, vehicle hours traveled, and the cost savings over the no-build alternative
- A handout explaining the reasons for dismissing a number of alternatives
- Resolution from the city of Brewer City Council dated October 18, 2002 supporting Alternative 4B
- Letter from Francine and Benjie Grant to MDOT dated November 7, 2002 transmitting the results of the Holden Business Survey
- Resolution from the town of Holden dated November 13, 2002 supporting the corporate boundary route
- A map showing the "Corporate Boundary Corridor" proposed by the town of Holden for consideration by MDOT
- Appendix O: PAC Meeting #16, January 15, 2003
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Map of the alternatives, January 2003
- A matrix showing the preliminary impacts from the alternatives retained for continued screening, January 2003
- Comparison of impact of portions of Alternative 2B-1, 2C-1 and 2C-2, and the corporate boundary route
- Earthwork comparison of Alternative 4B and suggestions for improving Alternative 4B
- Appendix P: Interagency Meeting #6, March 12, 2003
- Minutes
- Appendix Q: PAC Meeting #17, April 30, 2003
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Letter from Sandi Duchesne to Ray Faucher, dated Jan. 28, 2003
- Form letter, dated April 18, 2003 indicating support for alternative 3EIK-2
- Map of the alternatives, April 2003
- A matrix showing the preliminary impacts from the alternatives retained for continued screening, April 2003
- Plan views of three connections for alternatives to existing roads:
- Appendix R: Interagency Meeting #7, May 13, 2003