The Level 1 Screening builds off of the Purpose and Need Screening, completed in the Fall of 2024. The Level 1 Screening process (Figure 3) was a NEPA-appropriate initial evaluation that included developing high-level design footprints and general alignment assumptions for the three alternatives (modes) and the two alignments (SR-248 and the Rail Trail corridor). The goals of Level 1 Screening were to:

• Evaluate the remaining alternatives that advanced through the Purpose and Need Screening using the Measure of Effectiveness (MOEs) as defined in that report.
• Reduce and refine the viable alternatives to eliminate those that have the potential to be more impactful on the build or natural environment, and/or that may not serve populations in the study area as well.
• Identify a reduced number of alternatives to advance into the detailed Level 2 Screening effort, forthcoming.

Alternatives that Advanced into Level 1 Screening

Level 1 Screening Process

Summary of Level 1 Screening Results

• 248 Level 1 Screening Summary
• 248 Level 1 Screening Report