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Show 12. Transportation Current Situation ( CS) Alternative A Alternative B Alternative C 12.1 Designate roads, causeways and utility corridors. Feasibility/ Effectiveness Existing routes are helpful in meeting transportation demands. Feasible. Effectiveness, same as CS, but would reduce resources required to consider and study future intra- lake proposals. Usually politically driven. Same as A. AISP southern causeway and intra- lake proposals are technically feasible. Very expensive. Possible Impacts Salinity differential, navigation, water quality and other ecosystem impacts are recurring concerns. Same as CS to the extent that planning can influence further studies of new proposals. Potential to save some time and money. Same as A. Same as CS, but greater impacts and concerns due to additional structures in GSL. Potentially beneficial for transportation system. Public and private investments, industry, search and rescue. AISP impacts depend upon the routes chosen. Conflicts/ Coordination Search and rescue access is difficult in some locations. Maintenance of drainage structures and flow devices requires coordination. Same as CS, but added conflict with project proponents. Same as A. Extensive conflict resolution required. Conflicts would need to be addressed in required environmental documents and in the permitting process. Public Trust/ Protection Impact on salinity and ecosystem is the biggest public trust concern. Same as CS. Same as CS. Same as CS. Management direction would favor development over preservation. 207 |