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AESTHETIC/VIEWSHEDS
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Pristine natural areas are valuable resources within the study area. Protection of this resource is desired in order to not only protect the visual resource from the roadway, but also from other roadways and trails in the area. Fear of park development as a result of a road being built is a concern that could in turn lead to light pollution, smog, permanent scars to the geography of the area, and dampening the quality and character of the views.
Another viewpoint is that the roadway will provide greater public access to scenic views and that the area is not designated as "Wilderness," therefore, such uses should be allowed. The comments argue that the park is a public good and therefore the public has a right to have access to the scenic views and serenity that can be experienced from inside the park boundaries.
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The summary of public comments was derived from individual input related to the North Shore Road EIS Project. These comments were obtained through transcripts
and other written correspondence collected at the Public Scoping Meetings and written correspondence sent to the Project P.O. Box, the North Shore Road website, the National Park Service, and the Federal Highway Administration.
The tone and content of these comments represent the views of the individuals providing input and do not necessarily reflect actual events and/or factual information.
While a brief summary of unique comments is included, the original statement in its entirety has been retained for record purposes.
Action items requested by the public will be evaluated and addressed during the EIS process.
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