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NEGATIVE DECLARATION: PLEASANTON/DUBLIN TRANSIT STUDY Alameda County, California The attached Initial Study documents the assessment of environmental impa~ts which can be anticipated from implementation of the local bus services proposed in the Pleasanton/Dublin Transit Study. No significant negative primary or secondary impacts are indicated. The low frequencies of bus service contemplated at this stage of transit system development are not expected either to increase congestion or result in difficult traffic movements. The pollutant emissions which would be created by the bus service are almost wholly offset by the anticipated reduction in private vehicle miles of travel. The bus alternatives will consume more energy during initial operations than continued private vehicle use for the diverted trips, however. Although the route alignments and service characteristics have been designed to mitigate these effects, individualresidents may object to noise, vib- ration, odor or the appearance of buses on residential streets. Predicted effects are well within acceptability standards for residential and other sensitive land uses, nonetheless. Efforts to identify and utilize quiet, fuel-efficient and attractive bus vehicles will help further to mitigate these impacts. Appropriate bus treatments and marketing concep~ can be developed to enhance the image and acceptability of the service.