North First Avenue Grade Seperation and Bridge Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016038276
Public Agency
City of Barstow
Document Title
North First Avenue Grade Seperation and Bridge Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/18/2016
Document Description
Project would replace the existing North First Avenue grade separation bridge over the UPRR/BNSF/Amtrak rall yard with a new bridge. The existing bridge has been determined ot be structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The new bridge would be constructed to meet current standards and safety regulations.
Contact Information
Name
Brad Merrell
Agency Name
City of Barstow
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Barstow
Counties
San Bernardino
Cross Streets
First Avenue & White Street & Riverside Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:21080.13
Reasons for Exemption
The CEQA Statute (California Public Resources Code, Division 13, and Environmental Quality) states under subsection 21080.13 that railroad grade separation projects which eliminate an existing grade crossing or which reconstruct an existing grade separation qualify for a statutory exemption. The proposed project would replace the existing North First Avenue grade crossing bridge and would thus qualify for a statutory exemption.
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