Thus, there is no justification for widening the freeway, especially without first trying other, cheaper measures. For example, using an existing lane as an HOV lane during peak periods, ramp metering, TSM, and the creation of rail transit lines to handle the excess traffic, as was done in the Guadalupe corridor and is being planned in numerous locations throughout Santa Clara County. These figures are also inconsistent with the traffic figures given in Appendix D, for which no explanation is given. You offer no evidence that the accidents are related to congestion. It is more likely due to faulty driving.
Freeways are okay only if they are in someone else's neighborhood.
A PND is supposed to be unbiased. These are not improvements. On p. IV-19 you assert that this project is not in conflict with the Bay Area Air Quality Plan. This is not true. The AQP has as its goal bringing the air in the Bay Area into conformity with state and federal air quality standards.