“The Section 4(f) process as described in 49 U.S.C 303 states that a special effort must be made to preserve the natural beauty of the countryside and public park and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites. . . A transportation program or project requiring the use of such land will be approved only if there is no prudent and feasible alternative to using that land and if the program or project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the land or resources.”

This would seem to present a big hurdle (maybe even insurmountable) that this project must face. If the 4F obstacle can’t be overcome, all those plans, consultant hours, and city staff time spent on this project will be for naught.