Why does Caltrans protect only furry animals and fairy shrimp, but not humans?
The environmental laws also protect the human environment. For instance, Caltrans studies the effects of any potential increase in noise on people living near the project. Also studied are the visual impacts of projects, how a project might affect residents‘ daily lives and their daily commute. Studies look at a project‘s impact on neighborhoods, the opportunity for employment in the area, and emergency services response times.
