Air Quality Technical Memorandum SR-9/I-95 @ SR 842/Broward Boulevard (Broward Boulevard from West of SW 24th Avenue to East of NW/SW 18th Avenue) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) No.: 14226 Broward County, Florida Financial Project ID Number: 435513-1-22-02 Prepared for: Florida Department of Transportation, District Four 3400 West Commercial Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 April 2019 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being or have been carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by FHWA and FDOT. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 650-050-38 TECHNICAL REPORT COVERSHEET ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 06/17 AIR QUALITY TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM Florida Department of Transportation District Four SR-9/I-95 (MP 9.310 to MP 11.282) @ SR 842/Broward Boulevard from West of SW 24th Avenue to East of NW/SW 18th Avenue (MP 4.886 to MP 5.392) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Limits of Project: SR-9/I-95 (MP 9.310 to MP 11.282) @ SR 842/Broward Boulevard from West of SW 24th Avenue to East of NW/SW 18th Avenue (MP 4.886 to MP 5.392) Broward County, Florida Financial Management Number: 435513-1-22-02 ETDM Number: 14226 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by FHWA and FDOT. Authorized Signature Print/Type Name Title Address Address Air Quality Technical Memorandum Date: February 21, 2019 To: Florida Department of Transportation, District Four Prepared by: Lindsay Brendis, Environmental Scientist Jim Mykytka, Senior Environmental Scientist Company: RS&H, Inc. Subject: AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS SR-9/I-95 (MP 9.310 to MP 11.282) @ SR 842/Broward Boulevard from West of SW 24th Avenue to East of NW/SW 18th Avenue (MP 4.886 to MP 5.392) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Financial Management Number: 435513-1-22-02 ETDM Number: 14226 Broward County, Florida 1.0 Introduction The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to evaluate alternatives for the ultimate improvements of the State Road (SR) 9 / I-95 and SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange in Broward County, Florida in the city of Fort Lauderdale. The SR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange study limits extend along SR 9 / I-95, from just south of Davie Boulevard to just south of Sunrise Boulevard (MP 9.310 to MP 11.282), a distance of approximately two miles, and along SR 842 / Broward Boulevard from NW 24th Avenue to SW 18th Avenue (MP 4.886 to MP 5.392), a distance of approximately one half mile. The study area includes the median ramp connections to the Park & Ride lots from I-95 north and south of Broward Boulevard. Land use within the study area consists of primarily commercial use, but also includes institutional and residential land use. Figure 1 depicts the project location. As part of this PD&E Study, the project has been reviewed for air quality impacts consistent with the guidance provided by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as described in Part 2, Chapter 19 of the FDOT PD&E Manual entitled Air Quality (dated January 14, 2019). The purpose of this Technical Memorandum is to document the findings of the air quality analysis. SR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange PD&E Study FM #: 435513-1-22-02 / Efficient Transportation Decision Making #: 14226 1-1 Legend Project Limits SW 24TH AVE Area Shown BEGIN SW 21ST TER PROJECT 2 et e SOUTH FLORIDA RAIL CORRIDOR Sh - e §¨¦ n hli 95 c at M S O UT H F RIVERSIDE DR O R K OF T H E N D EW V L RI B VER E IV A D Florida Department of Transportation I I-95 at Broward Blvd PD&E Study Figure 1 Page No. 0 250 500 1,000 ETDM # 14226 FM # 435513-1-22-02 Feet Project Location Map 1 of 2 Broward County, Florida D V L B Legend D R BEGIN A Project Limits W PROJECT O R B W Area SW 24TH AVE Shown D R D N 22 END W N PROJECT NW 21ST TER 1 SOUTH FLORIDA RAIL CORRIDOR eet §¨¦ h S 95 - e n hli c at NW 21ST AVE M R E RIVERSIDE DR V RI W E E N DV TH L T B K OF S H ES OR T6 IR H F W NU SW 18TH ST RT N S END NO W PROJECT Florida Department of Transportation I I-95 at Broward Blvd PD&E Study Figure 1 Page No. 0 250 500 1,000 ETDM # 14226 FM # 435513-1-22-02 Feet Project Location Map 2 of 2 Broward County, Florida Air Quality Technical Memorandum 2.0 Air Quality Analysis The proposed project is located in Broward County, which is currently designated as being in attainment for the following criteria air pollutants: ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (2.5 microns in size and 10 microns in size), sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The No Action and Build Alternatives were subjected to a carbon monoxide (CO) screening model that makes various conservative worst-case assumptions related to site conditions, meteorology, and traffic. The FDOT’s screening model, CO Florida 2012, uses the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) software [Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) version 2010a and CAL3QHC2] to produce estimates of one-hour and eight-hour CO concentrations at default air quality receptor locations. The one-hour and eight- hour estimates can be directly compared to the one- and eight-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards for CO that are 35 parts per million (ppm) and 9 ppm, respectively. The highest total approach traffic volume for the No Action and Build Alternatives was associated with the I-95 and SR 842 / Broward Boulevard interchange. Both the No Action and Build Alternatives were evaluated for both the opening year 2020 and the design year 2040. The traffic data used in this evaluation is provided in Table 2.1, which was developed from the Traffic Data Collection and Traffic Projections report (dated August 2017). Estimates of CO were predicted for the default receptors that are located 10 feet to 150 feet from the edge of the roadway. The results of the screening test are summarized in Table 2.2. Only the maximum one-hour and eight-hour CO concentrations are presented in this table. The results of the screening model are attached to this memorandum. Based on the results from the screening model, the highest project-related CO one- and eight-hour levels are not predicted to meet or exceed the one- or eight-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards for this pollutant with either the No Action or Build Alternatives. As such, the project “passes” the screening model. The project is located in an area which is designated in attainment for all of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards under the criteria provided in the Clean Air Act. Therefore, the Clean Air Act conformity requirements do not apply to the project. Construction activities will cause short-term air quality impacts in the form of dust from earthwork and unpaved roads. These impacts will be minimized by adherence to all applicable State and local regulations and to the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. SR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange PD&E Study FM #: 435513-1-22-02 / Efficient Transportation Decision Making #: 14226 2-1 Air Quality Technical Memorandum Table 2.1: Traffic Data for Air Quality Analysis (I-95 at Broward Blvd. PD&E Study) 2020 2040 Roadway Roadway Vehicles Cruise Vehicles Cruise Roadway Segment Type Name Per Speed Per Speed Hour (mph) Hour (mph) No Action Alternative Northbound I-95 off- Northbound Approach 1,441 45 1,724 45 off-ramp ramp Traffic Eastbound Approach 1,564 1,985 East/West Broward Traffic 40 40 Arterial Blvd. Westbound Approach 1,652 2,133 Traffic Build Alternative Northbound I-95 off- Northbound Approach 1,441 45 1,724 45 off-ramp ramp Traffic Eastbound Approach 1,564 1,985 East/West Broward Traffic 40 40 Arterial Blvd. Westbound Approach 1,652 2,133 Traffic Table 2.2: Predicted CO Concentrations Maximum Maximum One-Hour Eight-Hour Receptor Alternative Year CO CO Site Number(s) Concentration Concentration (ppm) (ppm) I-95 off-ramp to Broward Boulevard* First Year Open 8, 9, 10 6.8 4.1 (2020) No Action Design Year 9 7.0 4.2 (2040) First Year Open 8, 9, 10 6.8 4.1 Build (2020) Design Year 9 7.0 4.2 (2040) Note: * The predicted worst-case one-hour and eight-hour CO concentrations for the No Action and Build Alternatives are below the NAAQS of 35 ppm for one-hour concentrations and 9 ppm for eight-hour concentrations. SR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange PD&E Study FM #: 435513-1-22-02 / Efficient Transportation Decision Making #: 14226 2-2 Air Quality Technical Memorandum 2.1 Green House Gas Emissions The project is expected to improve traffic flow and relieve congestion to and from the mainline of SR 9 / I-95 through the conversion of general purpose lanes to tolled express lanes as well as improve intermodal services within the interchange area, leading to an enhancement in operational capacity and overall traffic operations, which should reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. SR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange PD&E Study FM #: 435513-1-22-02 / Efficient Transportation Decision Making #: 14226 2-3 Air Quality Technical Memorandum ATTACHMENTS Air Quality Screening Results CO Florida 2012 SSR 9 / I-95 at SR 842 / Broward Boulevard Interchange PD&E Study FM #: 435513-1-22-02 / Efficient Transportation Decision Making #: 14226 CO Florida 2012 - Results Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Project Description Project Title I-95 at Broward Blvd PD&E Study Facility Name FDOT User's Name Lindsay Brendis Run Name No Action 2020 Broward Blvd FDOT District 4 Year 2020 Intersection Type South Tee Speed Arterial 40 mph Approach Traffic Arterial 1652 vph Environmental Data Temperature 53.9 °F Reid Vapor Pressure 13.3 psi Land Use Urban Stability Class D Surface Roughness 175 cm 1 Hr. Background Concentration 5.0 ppm 8 Hr. Background Concentration 3.0 ppm Results (ppm, including background CO) Receptor Max 1-Hr Max 8-Hr ----------- ------------ -------------- 1 6.7 4.0 2 6.7 4.0 3 6.7 4.0 4 6.7 4.0 5 6.5 3.9 6 6.3 3.8 7 6.3 3.8 8 6.8 4.1 9 6.8 4.1 10 6.8 4.1 11 6.1 3.7 12 5.9 3.5 13 6.0 3.6 14 6.3 3.8 15 6.6 4.0 16 6.4 3.8 17 6.3 3.8 ************************************************ *****************PROJECT PASSES****************** *NO EXCEEDANCES OF NAAQ STANDARDS ARE PREDICTED* ************************************************