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This section lists the documents that were used to develop this Draft EIS. The reports listed in Supporting
Documentation are on file at the offices of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) for public review. To
schedule an appointment to review them, please contact Judy Dellert-O’Keef, Communications Officer at
(704) 432-0477 or by email at bluelineextension@charlottenc.gov.
Supporting Documentation
Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS)
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). 30% Preliminary Engineering Design Plans. Prepared
by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Air Quality Technical Report. Prepared by STV/Ralph
Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Natural Resources Technical Report. Prepared by
STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Secondary and Cumulative Effects Analysis
Technical Memorandum. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). 15% Preliminary Engineering Design Plans. Prepared
by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). 15% Preliminary Engineering Drainage Study.
Prepared by US Infrastructure of Carolina, Inc.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). 15% Preliminary Engineering Utility Plans. Prepared
by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates and Utility Coordination Consultants, Inc.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Archeological Identification Survey. Prepared by
Costal Carolina Research.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Design Criteria. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead
Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Evaluation of Effects Report. Prepared by Mattson,
Alexander and Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). FY 2011 New Starts Submittal.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: I485/N.Tryon Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: I485/N.Tryon Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot Addendum December 2009. Prepared by
STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Mallard
Creek Church Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: McCullough
Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
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CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Old
Concord Road Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative. Prepared by STV/Ralph
Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Old
Concord Road Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative – Sugar Creek Design
Option. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Proposed
Light Rail Alternative Alignment Corridor Study. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Sugar
Creek Station (LPA) Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative. STV/Ralph Whitehead
Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Sugar
Creek Station (LPA) Proposed Additional Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative. Prepared by
STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Sugar
Creek Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative Option 2. Prepared by STV/Ralph
Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Sugar
Creek Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot, Light Rail Alternative – Sugar Creek Design Option.
Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment: Tom Hunter
Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Limited Phase I Environmental Site Assessment:
University City Boulevard Station Proposed Park-and-Ride Lot Option 1. Prepared by STV/Ralph
Whitehead Associates
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Noise and Vibration Technical Report. Prepared by
STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Noise and Vibration Technical Report Addendum #1.
Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Noise and Vibration Technical Report Addendum #2.
Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Operations and Maintenance Quantities and Costs –
LRT. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project (2009). CATS Blue Line Extension Sugar Creek and North
Carolina Railroad Alignment Alternatives Study. Prepared by Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Project Cost Estimate Based on 15% Preliminary
Engineering. Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Traffic Analysis Report. Prepared by STV/Ralph
Whitehead Associates
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CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Rail Operations and Maintenance Plan (ROMP).
Prepared by STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2009). Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation Plan.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2010). Refinement of Alternatives.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2008). FY 2008 New Starts Submittal.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2008). Phase II Historic Architectural Survey Report.
Prepared by Mattson, Alexander and Associates.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2007). A Threatened and Endangered Species Survey of the
Proposed Right-of-Way and Station Sites for the Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. Prepared by
Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program, Inc.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2007). Refined Locally Preferred Alternative (R-LPA) Report.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2005). Station Refinement Report.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2005). TOD Station Analysis. Prepared by Robert Charles
Lesser and Co., LLC.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2002). Northeast Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS),
Final Report.
CATS Northeast Corridor Light Rail Project. (2001). Major Investment Study (MIS) Scoping Summary
Report.
References
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
CATS. (2009). Bus Operation Plans.
CATS. (2009). Regional Demand Model.
CATS. (2006). 2030 Transit Corridor System Plan.
CATS. (2003). South Corridor Light Rail Project: Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)
CDOT. (2009). Metrolina Regional Demand Model.
CDOT. (2008). Annual Traffic Counts.
CDOT. (2008). Metrolina Regional Demand Model.
CDOT. (2007).Urban Street Design Guidelines.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission (CMPC)
CMPC. (2008). Center, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework Draft 2008.
CMPC. (2008) Transit Station Area Plans.
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CMPC. (2003). Belmont Area Revitalization Plan.
CMPC. (2002). Newell Area Plan.
CMPC. (2002). Optimist Park Neighborhood Plan.
CMPC. (2001). General Development Policies.
CMPC. (2000). Northeast Area Plan.
CMPC. (1998) 2025 Integrated Transit/Land-Use Plan.
CMPC. (1997). First Ward Master Plan.
CMPC. (1997). 2015 Plan: Planning for Our Future.
CMPC. (1996). 2015: Planning for Our Future.
CMPC. (1994). Centers and Corridors Concept Plan.
City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
CATS, CMPC and CDOT. (2006).The City of Charlotte Transportation Action Plan: Technical Document.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Department. (2007). Central District Adopted Future Land Use Map.
Retrieved November 14, 2008, from
http://www.charmeck.org/NR/rdonlyres/eh2wi4gv7mj4axfqmuvfcph3mwawkcymf43ohgjhgpxrikwyl2443gt7
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Department. (2007). Northeast District Adopted Future Land Use Map.
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City of Charlotte. (2008). 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program.
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Mecklenburg County Government. (2008). Mecklenburg County, North Carolina: State of the Environment
Report 2008.
Mecklenburg County. (2009). Mecklenburg County Tax and Property Appraiser Database. Retrieved
February 17-27, 2009, from:
http://charmeck.org/Departments/Geospatial+Information+Services/Home.htm
http://charmeck.org/Departments/Geospatial+Information+Services/Home.htm
Mecklenburg County Government, Park and Recreation Department. (2008). Mecklenburg County Parks
and Recreation Greenway Plan Update 2008. Retrieved September 9-12, 2008, from
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Home.htm
Mecklenburg County Government, Park and Recreation Department. (2008). Mecklenburg County Park
and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan: 2008-2018. Retrieved September 9-12, 2008, from
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Home.htm
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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
FHWA. (2001). Transportation Conformity Reference Guide.
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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FTA. (2006).Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment.
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
NCDOT. (2008). 2009-2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
NCDOT. (2008). Annual Traffic Counts.
Partners
City of Charlotte, CMPC and University City Partners (UCP). (2007). University City Area Plan.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Survey 3-Year Estimates. Retrieved November and December, 2009, from
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U.S. Census Bureau, (2009). American FactFinder – Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, N-SC Metropolitan
Statistical Area. Retrieved November and December, 2009, from http://factfinder.census.gov
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Rail Transit Trains (UMTA-MA-06-0049-83-4).
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Charlotte Business Journal (2010, May 14). Commercial Real Estate Quarterly.
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Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Demographics and Economic Profile. Retrieved November 11, 2009,
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