ACE Ceres-Merced Extension Project
12 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2018012014
Lead Agency
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
Document Title
ACE Ceres-Merced Extension Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/24/2023
Document Description
Project will extend ACE passenger rail service from Ceres to Merced by upgrading some existing tracks and constructing new track at certain locations within the existing Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Fresno Subdivision right-of-way over a total distance of approximately 34 miles. Three new stations and a layover and maintenance facility will be constructed along the extension alignment. The project will include acquisition of additional right-of-way for the new stations, layover yards, maintenance facilities, and construction or access areas located outside the existing railroad right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Cherry Zamora
Agency Name
California Transportation Commission
Job Title
Assistant Deputy Director
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Ceres, Merced
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project is located within and along the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way in Stanislaus and Merced Counties.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Transportation Commission
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerks
Merced, Stanislaus
Final Environmental Document Available at
949 East Channel Street, Stockton, CA 95202
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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