WGI completed a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Type I Categorical Exclusion environmental review for this multi-phase Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) project in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The project involved road improvements on three separate roadways within the city. Project work included road reconstruction, drainage improvements, the installation of landscape islands and a multi-use path, traffic signage, and sidewalk additions.

To meet FDOT’s requirements to comply with NEPA, WGI evaluated the project for potential impacts to threatened and endangered species, wetlands, contamination, and other natural, cultural, and historic resources. Due to the nature and location of the project, a Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) was required to further investigate the potential presence of cultural and historical resources. The CRAS evaluated the project area for Section 4(f ) resources and National Register listed or eligible historic and archaeological resources.

WGI prepared and provided the Type I Categorical Exclusion checklist and supporting technical memorandum on behalf of the municipality and coordinated with FDOT to ensure the approvals needed to secure the LAP funding.

Project Highlights:

• This project is one example of how WGI obtains the environmental approvals needed to secure Local Agency Program (LAP) funding for projects that have state or other funding sources.