Construction, reconstruction, or widening of highways, roads, bridges or other transportation projects, that are not improvements designated in the transportation system plan or not designed and constructed as part of a subdivision or planned development subject to site plan and/or conditional use review, shall comply with the transportation system plan and applicable standards, and shall address the following criteria. For state projects that require an environmental impact statement (EIS) or environmental assessment (EA), the draft EIS or EA shall be reviewed and used as the basis for findings to comply with the following criteria:
(a)
The project is designed to be compatible with existing land use and social patterns, including noise generation, safety, and zoning.
(b)
The project is designed to minimize avoidable environmental impacts to identified wetlands, wildlife habitat, air and water quality, cultural resources, and scenic qualities.
(c)
The project preserves or improves the safety and function of the facility through access management, traffic calming, or other design features.
(d)
The project includes provisions for bicycle and pedestrian circulation as consistent with the comprehensive plan and other requirements of this title.