Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Part B - Municipal Road Projects
B.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS, PURPOSE AND ALTERNATIVES
B.2.1 NEW ROADS

B.2.1 NEW ROADS

B.2.1.1 Description of the Projects

New road projects planned under this Class EA will involve the acquisition of a new right-of-way and the construction of an improved surface for vehicular traffic on a new road allowance which is separate from an existing right-of-way, or will be a road or an existing road allowance where no road surface previously existed.

B.2.1.2 Purpose of the Project

New road projects will be undertaken to provide a new link in the road system for the following possible reasons: 

1) to provide relief to congestion of an existing road system,
2) to shorten the travel distance between two points,
3) to provide access to a new location,
4) to accommodate growth and development.

 

B.2.1.3 Alternative Solutions

In many instances, there may be more than one way of solving problems or meeting the demand for a new road.  Possible “Alternative Solutions” may include, for example: 

1) Widen or improve existing roads
2) Provide alternative transportation facilities such as bus, train, rapid transit, dedicated bus lanes, ferry, etc.
3) Limit / manage growth
4) Develop alternative routes for existing or anticipated traffic
5) “Do Nothing”