Blue and Orange Line Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicle Traction Power Substations
Summary
SCH Number
2011108273
Public Agency
San Diego Association of Governments
Document Title
Blue and Orange Line Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicle Traction Power Substations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/24/2011
Document Description
The project is part of a larger rehabilitation program on the trolley system to provide Low-Floor Light Rail Vehicle access on the Blue Line between Old Town and San Ysidro Transit Centers, and the Orange Line between 12th and Imperial Avenue Transit Center and Santee Town Center. The project proposes construction of new traction power substations to establish the power requirements for low-floor vehicle service. The use of low-floor vehicles would improve passenger loading, including wheelchairs, from the platform. Development of substation will require property acquisition. Subject properties are under current ownership by Union Pacific Railroad, City of San Diego, and private owners. The substations are metal enclosure of rectangular shape and neutral color that measure approximately 10 feet high, 15 feet wide, and 40 feet long. Construction would include site preparation, minor trenching and excavation, concrete foundation, extending new feeder cables to feeder poles or existing vaults, and resurfacing.
Contact Information
Name
Rob Rundle
Agency Name
San Diego Association of Governments
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chula Vista, National City, San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15275a
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA does not apply to certain mass transit projects including the institution or the increase of passenger or commuter service on rail lines or high-occupancy vehicle lanes already in use, including the modernization of existing station and parking facilities in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15275a.
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