1. State Route 109 (Portland Bypass) Robertson & Sumner County, TN NEPA Public Hearing November 12, 2015

2. Public Hearing Agenda 5:00Open House (Cafeteria) 5:30Presentation / Q&A (Auditorium) 6:15Breakout Session (Cafeteria) 7:00Adjourn

3. Purpose of Public Hearing Discuss proposed improvements to SR 109 (Portland Bypass), the NEPA process, and next steps Discuss proposed improvements to SR 109 (Portland Bypass), the NEPA process, and next steps Receive input from the public Receive input from the public Answer questions and address concerns Answer questions and address concerns

4. Project Vicinity NASHVILLE Portland Gallatin SR-109 SR-52 I-65 I-40

5. Project Background The proposed SR-109 (Portland Bypass) would be the final link in the overall corridor improvements between I-40 and I-65. The proposed SR-109 (Portland Bypass) would be the final link in the overall corridor improvements between I-40 and I-65. A Transportation Planning Report (TPR) was approved by TDOT on August 31, 2006. A Transportation Planning Report (TPR) was approved by TDOT on August 31, 2006. The TPR identified three options for the SR-109 (Portland Bypass). The TPR identified three options for the SR-109 (Portland Bypass). In July 2011, TDOT notified FHWA that it intended to initiate the NEPA process. In July 2011, TDOT notified FHWA that it intended to initiate the NEPA process.

6. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is an environmental review process required by the federal government for all projects that use federal funds. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is an environmental review process required by the federal government for all projects that use federal funds.National Environmental Policy ActNational Environmental Policy Act The SR-109 (Portland Bypass) project is being assisted with federal funds through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The SR-109 (Portland Bypass) project is being assisted with federal funds through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). An Environmental Assessment (EA) was considered the appropriate environmental documentation due to the project scope and level of uncertainty regarding potential impacts. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was considered the appropriate environmental documentation due to the project scope and level of uncertainty regarding potential impacts.

7. The NEPA Process Completed to Date February 2012 - A Public Meeting was held to gather input related to the project. February 2012 - A Public Meeting was held to gather input related to the project. March-December 2012 - TDOT identified a Build Alternative alignment to study in the EA, taking input from local officials, agencies, and the public into consideration. March-December 2012 - TDOT identified a Build Alternative alignment to study in the EA, taking input from local officials, agencies, and the public into consideration. December 2012-May 2015 - TDOT conducted technical studies and drafted the EA. December 2012-May 2015 - TDOT conducted technical studies and drafted the EA. The EA was approved on September 14, 2015 by FHWA. The EA was approved on September 14, 2015 by FHWA.

8. Project Purpose and Need The primary purpose of the proposed project is to improve local, regional, and statewide mobility by improving traffic flow on the SR-109 corridor through the City of Portland.

9. Project Purpose and Need (cont.) The need for this project is based on: The need for this project is based on:  Anticipated increases in transportation demand due to planned growth and associated land use changes  Existing and projected traffic data  Continued improvement in system linkage  Existing roadway deficiencies  Safety concerns due to increasing traffic, especially heavy trucks, in downtown Portland

10. Project Alternatives No-Build Alternative and one Build Alternative. No-Build Alternative and one Build Alternative. Build Alternative includes construction of a four- lane divided highway with partial access control. Build Alternative includes construction of a four- lane divided highway with partial access control. Design: 12-foot traffic lanes, paved shoulders, 48-foot median, 250-foot right-of-way (ROW). Design: 12-foot traffic lanes, paved shoulders, 48-foot median, 250-foot right-of-way (ROW).

11. Build Alternative

12. Build Alternative (cont.) Build Alternative includes two SR-52/SR-109 (Portland Bypass) Interchange configuration options which were analyzed separately in the EA: Build Alternative includes two SR-52/SR-109 (Portland Bypass) Interchange configuration options which were analyzed separately in the EA: Partial Folded DiamondFolded Diamond

13. Environmental Resources Evaluated Natural Resources Socio-economic Resources Jurisdictional Wetlands Threatened and Endangered Species Streams and Water Quality Habitat Assessment Prime Farmland Floodplains Economic Trends/Population Displacements Land Use Community Facilities Environmental Justice

14. Other Resources Evaluated Hazardous Materials Karst Features (caves, sinkholes) Noise Impacts Air Quality Impacts Cultural Resources (historic, prehistoric, architectural)

15. Anticipated Benefits under the Build Alternative Improved level-of-service (LOS) on SR-109; Improved level-of-service (LOS) on SR-109; Reduced traffic, especially trucks, through the central business district of Portland; Reduced traffic, especially trucks, through the central business district of Portland; Improved regional transportation network; Improved regional transportation network; Potential for safety improvements resulting from: Potential for safety improvements resulting from:  reduction in congestion related crashes, and  improved pedestrian/bicyclists facilities.

16. Impacts Associated with the Build Alternative Streams - 19 impacted, 4,836 linear feet (folded diamond interchange) to 5,387 linear feet (partial folded diamond interchange; Streams - 19 impacted, 4,836 linear feet (folded diamond interchange) to 5,387 linear feet (partial folded diamond interchange; Wetlands - 11 present, 2.36 acres impacted; Wetlands - 11 present, 2.36 acres impacted; Ponds - 14 present, 2.3 acres impacted; Ponds - 14 present, 2.3 acres impacted; 100-year Floodplains - One crossed, 1.7 acres; 100-year Floodplains - One crossed, 1.7 acres; Noise - 29 receptors impacted; Noise - 29 receptors impacted;

17. Impacts Associated with the Build Alternative (cont.) Federally-listed Species: Federally-listed Species:  Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat - Not Likely to Adversely Affect,  Gray Bat - Best Management Practices (BMPs) Sufficient to Minimize Harm; State-listed Species: State-listed Species:  Orangefin Darter and Splendid Darter- Suitable Habitat Present, but BMP’s Sufficient,  Teardrop Darter - No Suitable Habitat Present;

18. Impacts Associated with the Build Alternative (cont.) Geology - Two sinkholes identified during ecology study (to be documented further in design phase). Geology - Two sinkholes identified during ecology study (to be documented further in design phase). Cultural Resources - No NRHP-listed or Eligible Sites. However, nearby Fulghum Cemetery should be avoided; Cultural Resources - No NRHP-listed or Eligible Sites. However, nearby Fulghum Cemetery should be avoided; Visual Resources - Minimal Impacts as defined in EA; Visual Resources - Minimal Impacts as defined in EA; Bicyclists and Pedestrians - Beneficial impacts due to new sidewalks along SR-52 and paved shoulders. Bicyclists and Pedestrians - Beneficial impacts due to new sidewalks along SR-52 and paved shoulders.

19. Impacts Associated with the Build Alternative (cont.) Displacements - 13 residences and 3 small businesses; Displacements - 13 residences and 3 small businesses; Environmental Justice - One minority population was identified, but no disproportionate impacts; Environmental Justice - One minority population was identified, but no disproportionate impacts; Prime and Unique Farmland - 183 acres (partial folded diamond interchange to 193 acres (folded diamond interchange) impacted; and Prime and Unique Farmland - 183 acres (partial folded diamond interchange to 193 acres (folded diamond interchange) impacted; and Other Resources (Air Quality, Section 4(f), Section 6(f), Invasive Species, Hazardous Materials) - No Impacts. Other Resources (Air Quality, Section 4(f), Section 6(f), Invasive Species, Hazardous Materials) - No Impacts.

20. What are the next steps in the process? Planning Environmental Right-of-Way Construction Design  Review Hearing Comments  Nov/Dec 2015  Select Alternative  Dec 2015/Jan 2016  Prepare Final NEPA Document  Dec 2015/Jan 2016

21. Comments Your comments are important to us!  Participate in the question-and-answer session  Submit or mail-in comment cards  Provide verbal comments to the court reporter

22. Thank you for your attendance and participation.