Abstract

Environmental Impact Review for Bicycle Master Plans Using GIS
Track: Environmental Management
Authors: J. Shaun O'Bryan

Through the conception of a schema based on environmental review criteria (e.g. potential impacts to species, wetlands, historic landmarks, etc) it is possible to create a one-to-many spatial join for proposed bicycle facilities and potential environmental impacts. Scripts can consolidate all potential impacts into a one-to-one format (all potential impacts associated with a facility on one row) so that non-GIS users can easily review the information through other media. This procedure has fast-tracked the Initial Study review process for proposed development as required by the California Environmental Quality Act.