(h) The intensity of use of the street by vehicles and pedestrians. <br />,~ <br />• This action will not affect the intensity of use of the street by vehicles, <br />pedestrians, or bicyclists. <br />(i) The physical, condition and characteristics of the street and abutting properly. <br />• This section of 18t'' Avenue is a two-way, unimproved asphalt street. It is 24 to <br />26 feet wide with gravel shoulders about three feet wide. The bridge deck is 23 <br />feet wide with 9 % foot travel lanes. The street has no sidewalks. <br />• The abutting property on both sides of the street is undeveloped. <br />(j) Emergencies. <br />• Emergency vehicle service could be affected by this action as vehicles with a <br />gross weight of more than five tons will not be permitted on this section of 18t'' <br />Avenue <br />(k) The public health, safety, and welfare. <br />• This action will have a small impact on public safety and welfare but will not <br />affect public health. Public safety will be improved, as the potential for accidents <br />" that might be caused by the failure of the bridge will be minimized. "On the other <br />hand, the action might have a negative impact on public safety if the weight limit <br />restriction requires re-routing of emergency vehicles. and an increase in <br />emergency response time. The public welfare will be adversely affected by the <br />required re-routing of LTD buses. <br />(1) Special events of community interest including parades and public gatherings. <br />• Special events won't be affected by this project. <br />(m) Construction within or adjacent to the street. <br />• Construction within or adjacent to the street would be affected by this action in so <br />far as overweight vehicles would not be able to cross the bridge. <br />(n) Establishing conditions upon the use of parking. <br />• The action will have no effect on parking. <br />