East Boston‐Chelsea Bypass Project MEPA ENF Site Walk
EEA #14661
Logan Office Center
November 10, 2010
10:30 am
Introductions/Welcome
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MEPA, Rick Bourre, MEPA Assistant Director
Massport
Elected Officials
City of Boston Representatives
Members of the Public
MEPA Overview
• Rick Bourre, MEPA Assistant Director
East Boston‐Chelsea Bypass Project Overview
• Creates new exclusive commercial vehicle access/egress corridor for Logan Airport
• New limited access haul road connecting Logan Airport at Frankfort Street and Chelsea Street near the new Chelsea Street Bridge
• Eases congestion in and around Day Square by diverting airport traffic from local roads
• The Day Square area will experience a nearly 12% overall reduction of truck and bus traffic.
• Bypass to be planned, designed, constructed and operated by Massport
Project Vicinity
Day Square
Proposed Spur Alignment
Traffic Benefits
Airport Connection
Greening of the North Service Area Roadway Corridor
Other Project Elements
• Existing jet fuel pipeline replaced
• Bio‐swales installed to improve stormwater management
– Increased infiltration
– Improved water quality
• Soils management procedures implemented
• Energy efficient lighting incorporated – Lighting designed to minimize community intrusion
Environmental Issues
• Noise
– Noise measurements to establish baseline sound levels
– Compared existing conditions to future levels
– No significant noise level changes predicted, even at the few closest residences
• Air Quality
– Modeled existing and future conditions
– Shifting airport traffic to Bypass will slightly reduce VMT and associated emissions
• Stormwater Management
– New stormwater drainage system
– Stormwater quality improved
• Natural Resources – Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage
Construction
• Schedule
– Spring 2011 project construction starts
– Fall 2011
major construction completed
– Mid 2012
construction completed
• Community Considerations
– Most construction to be completed without disrupting community roadways
– Hours of construction: 7 am to 4 pm/5 days a week
– Construction truck routes to be implemented
MEPA Milestones
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October 15, 2010
October 25, 2010 November 10, 2010 November 24, 2010 • December 1, 2010
ENF submitted
Comment period begins
MEPA Site Walk Extended 30‐day comment period closes
MEPA decision on ENF due
MEPA Comments are due by November 24th to:
Secretary Ian A. Bowles
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Attn: MEPA Office
Rick Bourre, EEA No. 14661
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
Boston MA 02114
Or via email to: richard.bourre@state.ma.us
Questions and Answers
Bus Trip to Site
Thank You!
Traffic Overview
Key Traffic Benefits
• Reduce bus and truck traffic on Chelsea Street by an average of 45% compared to the no‐build condition.
• Reduce bus and truck traffic on Neptune Road by an average of 64% compared to the no‐build condition.
• The Day Square area will experience a nearly 12% overall reduction of truck and bus traffic.