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translink.ca Welcome! Thank you for attending this Open House for the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Process - Public Comment Period on the Valued Components Selection Document. Today we welcome you to: Meet members of the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and TransLink’s Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project team Ask questions about the Project, the Environmental Assessment process, the proposed Valued Components and proposed key areas of study Learn how to provide comments on the Valued Components and key areas of study, including what areas should be studied and how the studies will be designed Learn how to remain informed and involved throughout the Environmental Assessment process OPEN HOUSE - NEW WESTMINSTER OPEN HOUSE - SURREY Monday, June 26, 2017 Sapperton Pensioners Hall 318 Keary St., New Westminster, BC 5:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Ave., Surrey, BC 5:00pm – 8:00pm Learn about the Project by visiting the EAO website: www.eao.gov.bc.ca Public Comment: June 26 – July 26, 2017 Provide your comments by: Completing an Online Form at home at: eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html Mailing comments to: Gerry Hamblin Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 Faxing comments to: 1-250-387-2208

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Welcome!Thank you for attending this Open House for the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Process - Public Comment Period on the Valued Components Selection Document.

Today we welcome you to:• Meet members of the BC Environmental Assessment Office, Vancouver Fraser

Port Authority and TransLink’s Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project team • Ask questions about the Project, the Environmental Assessment process,

the proposed Valued Components and proposed key areas of study• Learn how to provide comments on the Valued Components and key areas of study,

including what areas should be studied and how the studies will be designed• Learn how to remain informed and involved throughout the Environmental

Assessment process

OPEN HOUSE - NEW WESTMINSTER OPEN HOUSE - SURREY

Monday, June 26, 2017Sapperton Pensioners Hall318 Keary St., New Westminster, BC5:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuesday, June 27, 2017Surrey City Hall13450 104 Ave., Surrey, BC 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Learn about the Project by visiting the EAO website: www.eao.gov.bc.caPublic Comment: June 26 – July 26, 2017

Provide your comments by:

Completing an Online Form at home at: eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html

Mailing comments to: Gerry Hamblin Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

Faxing comments to: 1-250-387-2208

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About TransLink (the proponent)The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) is Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation authority. TransLink has a mandate to provide a regional transportation system that moves people and goods and supports Metro Vancouver's Regional Growth Strategy, as well as regional and provincial environmental and economic objectives. TransLink owns and operates an integrated regional transit system, owns and operates five bridges (including the Pattullo Bridge), and co-funds and co-manages the Major Road Network and regional cycling network with municipalities.

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Pattullo Bridge Replacement project historyOpened in 1937, the Pattullo Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Metro Vancouver. The bridge was designed for a 50-year life, which has now been exceeded by 30 years. Consequently, the bridge faces a number of challenges, including safety and structural concerns. Bridge engineers have advised that it may not withstand a moderate seismic event. In addition, the bridge does not meet current roadway design guidelines, including lane widths and curvature, resulting in ongoing nighttime closures of the centre lanes. Pedestrian and cyclist facilities are inadequate and do not provide protection from traffic.

A comprehensive joint technical review and extensive public and stakeholder consultation in 2013 explored 25 specific alternatives for the aging Pattullo Bridge, and determined that replacement of the bridge was the most viable solution.

Mayors’ Vision

In its 2014 Regional Transportation Investments: a Vision for Metro Vancouver, the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation determined that the replacement bridge will be “a new, four-lane bridge funded primarily by user pricing. The replacement bridge will be designed in a manner so as not to foreclose the consideration of a potential future expansion to six lanes, subject to an all-party agreement and Mayors’ Council approval”.

Anticipated Project ScheduleThe new Pattullo Bridge is expected to open in 2023. TransLink is currently working with senior government partners and the Mayors’ Council to secure the necessary funding for this critical project.

Public Consultation:Community Connections

Bridge OpeningDecomissioning of Existing Bridge

2016

Including Public Comment

Late 2016-Mid 2018

Environmental Assessment

Late 2017–Early 2019

Procurement

Spring 2019–End of 2022

Construction Period

2023

Project PlanningOngoing

2016

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About the proposed projectTransLink proposes to build a new four-lane, tolled Pattullo Bridge, expected to open in early 2023. The new bridge would be located just north and upstream of the existing bridge, and will provide:

• A safer crossing with wider lanes and a centre median that separates traffic travelling in opposite directions.

• A more reliable crossing, as modern lane widths will provide about a 10 per cent increase in capacity on the four-lane bridge.

• Improved community connections in New Westminster and Surrey.

• Pedestrian and cyclist facilities that are separated from traffic on both sides of the bridge and the bridge itself.

The bridge will be delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model, which means that the final design of the bridge will be determined by the successful contractor. A preliminary design concept, called the “Reference Concept,” has been developed by TransLink based on extensive public consultation, technical review and financial considerations. TransLink has worked closely with the cities of New Westminster and Surrey, and this design concept was endorsed by Mayor and Council in both municipalities in December 2016.

TransLink is committed to continuing to engage with the community throughout the Project development phase. More information can be found at www.translink.ca/pattulloreplacement.

Artist rendering. Final bridge concept is still to be developed.

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Project Area Map

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BURNABYBURNABY

COQUITLAMCOQUITLAM PORTCOQUITLAM

PORTCOQUITLAM

PORT MOODYPORT MOODY

PITTMEADOWS

PITTMEADOWS

DELTADELTA

RICHMONDRICHMOND

VANCOUVERVANCOUVER

VancouverInternational Airport

VancouverInternational Airport SURREYSURREY

NEWWESTMINSTER

NEWWESTMINSTER

ANMOREANMORE

WEST VANCOUVERWEST VANCOUVER

NORTH VANCOUVERNORTH VANCOUVER

PATTULLOBRIDGE

ALEX FRASERBRIDGE

PORT MANN BRIDGE

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Environmental review processThe proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Act, under section 67 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's Project and Environmental Review process. B.C.'s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and the port authority have agreed to a coordinated provincial-federal environmental assessment process for the proposed project.

Prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by TransLink, EAO must first approve Application Information Requirements.

Key to the Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied and the areas within which the studies would occur. This is done through the Valued Components Selection Document which EAO has now received and invites comments on.

This round of consultation is your opportunity to provide comments on the Valued Components Selection Document which will shape the scope of the EA for the Project that will form part of TransLink's application to the Province of B.C. for an EA Certificate and a project permit from the port authority.

The feedback received will also be considered as part of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's Project and Environmental Review process.

To learn more about the EA process, or to view the EA documents for this Project, please visit www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

Other key permits and approvals that may be required for the Project include:

• Navigation Protection Act Approval (Federal)

• DFO Authorization (Federal)

• Water Sustainability Act Approvals (Provincial)

June 26 - July 26, 2017

B.C. Environmental Assessment Process – Public Comment Period on the Valued Components Selection Document

Anticipated Early 2018

B.C. Environmental Assessment Process – Public Comment Period on the Application for an EA Certificate

We Are HereEnvironmental Assessment

Timeline

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Scope of environmental assessment The Environmental Assessment (EA) will assess the potential effects of the Reference Concept with wide enough scope to cover some reasonable variation of the Reference Concept. Assessment will be led by British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) and will also meet applicable requirements of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Project and Environmental Review process.

Key Areas of StudyThe following key areas of study have been identified based on EAs conducted for comparable projects and on interests identified to date by Aboriginal Groups, the public, federal and provincial regulators, local and regional governments, and other stakeholders. The EA will address all five “Pillars” of assessment referred to in EAO assessment guidance:

Pillar: Environmental Pillar: Economic Pillar: Social Pillar: Heritage Pillar: Health

• Fish and Fish Habitat

• Vegetation

• Wildlife

• Fraser River Hydraulics and River Morphology

• Soil and Groundwater

• Surface Water and Sediment

• Noise and Vibration

• Air Quality

• Economic Activity • Marine Use

• Land Use

• Community Cohesion

• Visual Quality

• Lighting

• Shading

• Heritage Resources • Physical Determinants of Human Health

• Social Determinants of Human Health

Measures will be identified to avoid, manage, or otherwise mitigate potential adverse effects identified through these studies.

Public input during this public comment period will be used to refine the key

areas of study, which will influence the EA for the Project. Project staff can provide information on how

you can submit comments on Valued Components and the key areas of study.

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Fish and Fish Habitat Pillar: Environmental

Project activities may affect fish and fish habitat in the Fraser River, as well as in upland tributaries.

Key Areas of Study

• Key fish species:

o Pacific salmon (chinook, chum, coho, pink, sockeye)

o Trout (coastal cutthroat, rainbow/steelhead)

o Char (Dolly Varden, bull trout) o White sturgeon, Green sturgeon o Eulachon

• Habitat of above-listed species

Assessment Focus

• Review existing data on key fish species and habitat

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Fraser River Hydraulics and Morphology

o Surface Water and Sediment o Soil and Groundwater o Lighting and Shading o First Nations’ traditional use

and knowledge

• Conduct fish presence/absence surveys in upland tributaries to the Fraser River

• Conduct habitat assessment (quantity, quality and function)

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on fish and fish habitat

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on fish and fish habitat

Vegetation Pillar: Environmental

While vegetation within the Project area is already fragmented and dominated by invasive species as a result of being located within both an existing active marine and land transportation corridor, Project activities have the potential to affect remaining native vegetation.

Key Areas of Study

• Rare plant species (Red-listed and Blue-listed)

• Plant communities, including at-risk plant communities

• Wetland ecosystems

Assessment Focus

• Review existing data on at-risk plant species and ecological communities

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Surface Water and Sediment o Soil and Groundwater o Lighting and Shading o Heritage (i.e. landscape

elements) o First Nations’ traditional use

and knowledge

• Conduct field surveys on at-risk plant species, ecological communities and wetlands

• Conduct Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on vegetation

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on vegetation

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Wildlife Pillar: Environmental

While the fragmented nature of the vegetation in the Project area limits the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat, the Project has the potential to affect wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Key Areas of Study

• Key wildlife species:

o Birds (Herons, Peregrine falcons, ospreys, red-tailed hawks, eagles, common nighthawks, western screech owls, barn swallows, urban birds)

o Small mammals (Pacific water shrew)

o Amphibians (Red-legged frog, Western toad)

• Quantity, quality and function of suitable habitat for identified at-risk wildlife species

Assessment Focus

• Review existing data on at-risk wildlife species and their habitat

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Vegetation

o Surface Water and Sediment

o Soil and Groundwater

o Land Use

o Lighting and Shading

o First Nations’ traditional use and knowledge

• Conduct field studies to confirm the presence/absence of at-risk wildlife

• Conduct an at-risk wildlife habitat assessment

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on at-risk wildlife and habitat

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on at-risk wildlife

Fraser River hydraulics and morphology Pillar: Environmental

Project implementation activities have the potential to change water flow conditions and velocity in the Fraser River, and consequently change sediment scour (erosion or removal of sediment) and sediment deposition (addition or settling of sediment) patterns.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes in river hydraulics (flow patterns and velocity)

• Changes in river morphology (river scour, sediment deposition patterns and river bed features)

• Changes to water levels and bathymetry

Assessment Focus

• Review existing information on Fraser River hydraulics and morphology

• Conduct field surveys to gather additional information on existing conditions to calibrate and validate the models

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on river hydraulics and river morphology

o Use a 1:80 scale physical model to assess ‘near-field’ effects

o Use a numeric (computer) model to assess broader area effects

• Identify measures to mitigate potential effects on Fraser River hydraulics and morphology

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Soil and groundwater Pillar: Environmental

The Project area is characterized by historical and ongoing industrial and commercial use, therefore pre-existing contaminated soils and groundwater are likely to exist. Project implementation activities may disturb pre-existing contaminated soils and/or groundwater and potentially mobilize contaminants.

Key Areas of Study

• Presence/absence, character and extent of pre-existing contaminated soil

• Presence/absence, character and extent of pre-existing contaminated groundwater

• Presence/absence of wells

Assessment Focus

• Review existing information on surface geology and soils

• Review results of geotechnical assessments

• Undertake a contaminated sites risk assessment

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on soils and groundwater and wells

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on soils and groundwater, and manage site contamination (if any)

Surface water and sediment Pillar: Environmental

Project activities in or near the Fraser River have the potential to increase suspended sediment in surface water and/or alter sediment deposits in sensitive habitats, and could affect drainage and surface flows in the Project area.

Key Areas of Study

• Alteration of drainage patterns and surface flows

• Changes in surface water quality, focusing on potential contaminants and suspended sediment

• Changes in sediment deposition

Assessment Focus

• Review existing information on drainage and surface water quality

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Fraser River Hydraulics and River Morphology

o Soil and Groundwater

• Conduct field studies to assess flows and water quality in the Pattullo Channel and other tributaries to the Fraser River

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on drainage patterns and flows, surface water quality, and sediment deposition

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on surface water and sediment

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Noise and vibration Pillar: Environmental

The current noise environment in the Project area is strongly influenced by existing road and rail activities. Project activites have the potential to cause changes in noise and vibration levels. For example, the new bridge has the potential to change ambient noise levels during operation. The noise assessment will be guided by provincial noise policy, and applicable noise assessment requirements of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

Key Areas of Study

• Incremental change in operational noise levels

• Incremental change in noise levels due to project implementation activities

Assessment Focus

• Pre-Project (“baseline”) noise monitoring to characterize existing atmospheric noise levels in the Project area at noise-sensitive locations such as residential areas

• Review traffic flows, bridge and road design elements that could affect noise levels

• Assess potential changes in operational noise levels

• Assess potential changes in noise levels, and vibration due to project implementation activities

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on noise-sensitive receptors, including residential areas

• Identify measures to mitigate potential Project induced increase in ambient noise levels

Air quality Pillar: Environmental

Project activities have the potential to cause temporary changes to local air quality. The current air quality in the Project area is strongly influenced by existing road and rail activities; the new bridge has the potential to change local air quality, both in the immediate Project area and beyond, as a result of changes to traffic and corresponding changes to emission levels.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes in select Criteria Air Contaminants (CACs)

• Assessed CACs include: o Nitrogen oxides o Particulate matter o Volatile organic carbons o Carbon monoxide

Assessment Focus

• Review traffic modelling information and Project design elements

• Review weather data

• Use air quality modeling to assess potential effects of Project operation on local populations sensitive to changes in air quality

• Use a qualitative approach to assess short-term potential effects from Project implementation activities

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on air quality

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Economic activity Pillar: Economic

The Project is located in an urban setting that already supports a high level of economic activity; there are a large number of industrial, commercial and retail businesses in the area. The Project has the potential to further increase economic opportunities within the study area, as well as provide specific economic benefits such as increased employment, employment income, gross domestic product (GPD) and government revenues. The Project could cause temporary and/or permanent disruption of business activity and temporary labour market effects.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes in direct, indirect and induced employment and labour force

• Changes to existing business activities

Assessment Focus

• Review existing economic activity in the Project area

• Characterize the economic baseline including current employment and labour force participation

• Identify the location and type of industrial, commercial and retail businesses that may be affected by the Project

• Confirm the Project’s economic benefits

• Assess the potential adverse effects of the Project on business activity

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on economic activity

Marine use Pillar: Social

In-river piers are likely to be necessary to support the new bridge, potentially affecting navigation and fishing in the Project area. Decommissioning of the existing bridge may include the removal of some or all of the existing in-river bridge piers, so it is expected the Project will result in a net reduction in the number of river piers. Marine-based Project implementation activities have the potential to temporarily affect marine uses.

Key Areas of Study

• Short-term and long-term changes to marine use due to Project activities and structures

• Changes to Aboriginal, commercial and recreational fishing

• Changes to use of water lot leases

• Potential Project interactions with New Westminster Railway Bridge and Skytrain Bridge operations

Assessment Focus• Engage with Aboriginal Groups, marine users,

and relevant agencies to better understand existing and future uses of the Fraser River in the Project area

• Identify existing and future marine traffic type, frequency, and volume

• Review existing data on Aboriginal, commercial, and recreational fishing activities

• Review existing data on use of water lots • Review results of other key areas of study,

including: o Fraser River Hydraulics and River

Morphology o Fish and Fish Habitat o First Nations' traditional use and

knowledge• Define navigational clearances and identify

other requirements or constraints relating to Project design, construction, and demolition

• Identify potential effects of Project activities on marine use

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on marine use

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Land use Pillar: Social

The Project is not likely to induce broad-scale municipal and regional land use changes given its similarities in location and traffic capacity to the existing Pattullo Bridge. The Project may impact local land uses in the vicinity of the Project such as access to local destinations.

Key Areas of Study

• Consistency with land use plans

• Land and rights of way aquisition

• Changes in traffic patterns and volumes (motorized and non-motorized)

• Changes in access (motorized and non-motorized)

Assessment Focus• Review the Official Community Plans of Surrey

and New Westminster, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Land Use Plan, Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy and the TransLink’s Regional Transportation Strategy

• Review existing information on residential and other land uses

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Economic Activity o Noise and Vibration o Air Quality o Visual Quality o Community Cohesion o First Nations' traditional use and

knowledge• Assess potential effects of Project activities on

existing and planned land uses• Identify measures to mitigate potential

adverse effects on existing and planned land uses

Community cohesion Pillar: Social

Community cohesion and connectivity are important contributors to community and individual wellbeing. Potential changes to community access and traffic patterns may have localized effects on community cohesion and connectivity. User fees may also affect social equity aspects of community cohesion and connectivity.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes to community connectivity, including access, barriers, and safety measures (both within and between communities)

• Changes to social equity

Assessment Focus• Review existing information on factors

relating to community cohesion/connectivity

• Review existing information on commuting patterns and traffic

• Identify and assess potential changes in:

o Transportation infrastructure, including safety measures;

o Traffic patterns; o Motor vehicle access (including

parking) o Cycling and pedestrian access; and o Social equity

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on community cohesion and connectivity

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Lighting Pillar: Social

Lighting is important for the safety and security of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and for safe navigation, and may also be used for aesthetic purposes. Lighting may have potential effects during both the construction and operational phases of the Project. The lighting assessment will meet applicable lighting assessment guidelines of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes to lighting conditions that could affect the following:

o Visual quality (evening and night-time viewing conditions)

o Vegetation, wildlife and fish o Marine use o Land use o Human health o First Nations' traditional use and

knowledge

Assessment Focus• Review lighting design guidelines

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Vegetation o Wildlife o Marine Use o Land Use o Visual Quality o Human Health

o First Nations' traditional use and knowledge

• Identify light-sensitive receptors in the Project area

• Identify and assess the potential effects of changes to lighting conditions

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects of changes to lighting conditions

Visual quality Pillar: Social

The proposed Project has the potential to change views from various locations in the Project area. The potential changes to views will be assessed using the Visual Impact Assessment methodology adapted from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes in how much of the Project will be visible from representative public viewing locations, as compared to the existing bridge

• Changes in what the Project will look like from representative public viewing locations, as compared to the existing bridge

• Focus on visual fit with surroundings

Assessment Focus

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Lighting and Shading

o Land Use o First Nations' traditional use and

knowledge

• Identify and capture key public viewpoints based on land use information, consultation input, identification of viewer groups and viewer sensitivity

• Assess potential effects on visual quality using a visual simulation computer model

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on visual quality

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Archaeological and Heritage Resources Pillar: Heritage

Project implementation activities have the potential to affect archaeological resources (e.g. artifacts) and historical heritage sites in the Project area which are currently protected, or in the process of becoming protected, under the provincial Heritage Conservation Act and/or through municipal heritage protection mechanisms.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes to archaeological resources showing evidence of human habitation or use prior to AD 1846 and that are automatically protected under the Heritage Conservation Act

• Changes to historical heritage resources showing evidence of human habitation or use that originated after AD 1846

Assessment Focus• Review existing information on known

archaeological sites and protected historical heritage resources

• Conduct archaeological and heritage impact assessments, including excavation on accessible areas that represent a likelihood of finding archaeological and/or historical heritage resources

• Consult with Aboriginal Groups to assess potential effects on existing archaeological resources and inform the development of design and construction constraints relating to the protection of such resources

• Assess the potential effects of Project activities on archaeological and historical heritage resources

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on archaeological and historical heritage resources

Shading Pillar: Social

The new bridge, including roadway approaches, ramps and overpasses, as well as the removal of the existing Pattullo Bridge, has the potential to change shade patterns in the Project area. The assessment will meet Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's guidelines for shading assessment.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes to shading patterns that could affect the following:

o Visual quality (day-time viewing conditions)

o Fish, vegetation and wildlife

o Marine use

o Land use

o First Nations' traditional use

Assessment Focus• Review structural designs that create

shading

• Identify shade-sensitive receptors in the Project area

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Fish and Fish Habitat o Vegetation o Wildlife o Marine Use o Land Use o Visual Quality o Human Health

o First Nations' traditional use and knowledge

• Use baseline information on existing built structures, in combination with GIS modelling and rendering of the Reference Concept, to assess effects of potential changes in shading conditions

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse changes to shading conditions

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Human health – physical and social determinants Pillar: Health

The Project has the potential to change traffic patterns which could change physical determinants of human health including noise, vibration, and air quality. The Project also has the potential to change social determinants of human health including neighbourhood access, connectivity, economic activity, and social equity.

Key Areas of Study

• Changes in the following conditions that could affect human health:

o Air quality o Noise and vibration o Access (ease and affordability) o Safety and security o Emergency response o Community and neighbourhood

dynamics o Livelihood factors o Lifestyle factors

Assessment Focus• Review existing information on

physical and social determinants of human health

• Review results of other key areas of study, including:

o Noise and Vibration o Air Quality o Soil and Groundwater o Surface Water and Sediment o Economic Activity o Marine Use o Land Use o Community Cohesion o Visual Quality o First Nations' traditional use and

knowledge including Aboriginal health factors

• Define spatial limits of communities within assessment area

• Assess potential effects of Project activities on the physical and social determinants of human health

• Identify measures to mitigate potential adverse effects on human health

Proposed Agnes Street Greenway

Proposed bridge deck

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Cumulative effects Cumulative effects will be addressed in the EA. Cumulative effects are adverse Project effects that cannot be mitigated (i.e.: residual effects) and that interact with residual adverse effects of past, present or reasonably foreseeable projects or activities.

A preliminary list of past, present and reasonably foreseeable projects to be considered in the Cumulative Effects Assessment for this Project includes:

Past/Present• Coast 2000 Terminals• Dredging of the Fraser River Main

and Secondary Channels• Fishing in the Fraser River• Fortis BC’s Tilbury LNG Plant• Lafarge Cement Plant• Lehigh Hanson Aggregate and Concrete

Operations• New Westminster Railway Bridge• Seaspan Ferries Corporation,

Tilbury Terminal • Skytrain Bridge• Varsteel Ltd., Delta

Foreseable• Fortis BC’s Tilbury LNG Plant

Expansion Project

• Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility

• George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project

• Ladner Harbour Revitalization

• South Richmond Terminal Project

• Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) Fuel Delivery Project

• VFPA Habitat Enhancement Program

• WesPac Tilbury Marine Jetty Project

Skytrain Bridge Commercial Use VFPA Habitat Enhancement Program Ladner Harbour Revitalization