Detailed studies were conducted to determine the impacts of the No-Action Alternative and Preferred Alternative on social, environmental, and economic resources. These studies addressed:

• Social Impacts and Community Facilities
  
• Land Use, Zoning, and Economic Development
  
• Land Acquisition, Displacements and Relocations of Existing Uses
  
• Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources
  
• Visual and Aesthetic Qualities
  
• Parklands and Recreation Areas
  
• Air Quality and Energy
  
• Noise and Vibration
  
• Biological Resources
  
• Natural Resources
  
• Hazardous Materials
  
• Safety and Security
  
• Utilities
  
• Transit Operations
  
• Traffic and Circulation
  
• Capital Costs
  
• Operation and Maintenance Costs
  
• Ability to Obtain Federal Funding

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