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A noticeable permanent increase in traffic will not occur directly due to construction of the project, per se. The only increase in traffic resulting directly fi.om the project would be that due to construction of the project, and that due to maintenance of the sewer line. During the construction process, construction vehicles will be utilizing county roads. Delivery of pipe, concrete and other materials will be restricted to these county roads; use of local roads will be avoided. In the future, traffic in the vicinity of the project will increase with increased urban development. Residential, commercial, and other types of.development will be enabled as a result of the project. It is the purpose of the project to provide wastewater collection and conveyence for the project service area. As a'result of increased development of these areas in the future, vehicular traffic will increase. The City of Ramsey has prepared a. transportation plan that will allow them to plan for and mitigate for the anticipated increase in traffic. It will be necessary for MnDOT, Anoka County, and the City of Ramsey to work together to provide appropriate, roadway improvements and measures to mit!ga!e traffic congestion. Estimate the effect of the project's traffic generation on air qualiiy,-]ncluding carbon monoxide levels. Discuss the effect of traffic improvements or other mitigation measures on air quality impacts. Note: If the project involves 500 or more parking spaces, consult EAW Guidelines about whether a detailed air quality analysis is needed. The proposed project will be coordinated with Anoka County and the City of Ramsey. Vehicle emissions directly associated with the project will not have a significant effect on air quality. However, residential and other development enabled by the construction ofwastewater conveyance capacity may result in measu.reable, but not likely significant, impacts. Carbon monoxide levels are projected to remain below the MPCA standards because the existing roadway system (along with planned improvements) appears to have sufficient capacity to handle trips generated by the proposed development. Congestion is not expected on local or regional roadways and adverse air quality effects do not appear likely, if traffic increases due to the enabled development result locally in future deterioration in levels of service and/or air quality violations, mitigative measures are ' available. These measures include roadway improvements, signal installation, and provision of alternative transportation choices. No air quality monitoring has been completed for the proposed project at this time and no mitigation measures are being proposed. -480- Describe the type, sources, quantities and compositions of.any emissions from stationary sources of air emissions such as boilers, exhaust stacks or fugitive dust sources. Include any hazardous air pollutants (consult EAW Guidelines for a listing) and any greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide) and ozone- depleting chemicals (chloro-fluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons or sulfur hexafluodde). Also describe any proposed pollution prevention' techniques and proposed air pollution control devices. Describe the impacts on air quality. Fugitive dust may be generated during construction of the project. Best management practices will be followed as they are stated within the construction specifications. It is anticipated that the project will not generated significant dust beyond current site conditions. Will the project generate odors, noise or dust during construction or during operation? If yes, describe sources, characteristics, duration, quantities or intensity and any proposed measures to mitigate advebse impacts. Also identify locations of nearby sensitive receptors and estimate impacts on them. Discuss potential impacts on human health or quality of life. (Note: fugitive dust generated by operations may be discussed at