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The project development, engineering, and environmental studies for the project are being conducted in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Preliminary Alternatives Considered
In accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines, several types of preliminary alternatives were evaluated based on their ability to meet the project's purpose and need; they are as follows:

• The No-Build or Do Nothing Alternative
• Minor Capital Improvements to Existing Roadways (this could include measures such as computerized traffic signals, intersection improvements, improved signs, etc.)
• Travel Demand Management (this includes ridesharing, HOV lanes, telecommuting, etc.)
• Mass Transit Alternative(s)
• Multi-Modal Alternative(s)
  (this includes combinations of mass transit, travel demand management, and minor improvements).
• Improve Existing Roadways (this includes widening and other improvements to US 29-74 and/or I-85)
• Build a New Highway (several preliminary corridors have been developed and evaluated) The preliminary alternatives considered all alternatives previously developed during the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) thoroughfare planning process and any alternatives suggested by citizens or other government agencies.

Alternatives To Be Studied In Detail
This wide range of preliminary alternatives was evaluated to identify those alternatives that best serve the project's purpose and need and minimize the impacts to the human and natural environment. The alternatives recommended for detailed study are:

• The No-Build or Do Nothing Alternative
• Build a New Highway - Several alternatives on new location are being studied in depth (See Step 3 of the Planning Process).