Measure RR Program Traction Power System Improvements Project
1 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019048344
Public Agency
Bay Area Rapid Transit District
(BART)
Document Title
Measure RR Program Traction Power System Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/16/2019
Document Description
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is an electricity powered commuter transit line. Electrification is provided by "traction power" substations located along the transit line right-of-way. BART proposes improvements to one of its existing gap breaker stations, referred herein as "KYD". KYD is located at the southwestern quadrant of the 7th Street and Wood Street intersection, between two single-column bents below the aerial structure of the K-Line in the City of Oakland. The proposed project would require replacement of the existing gap breaker station equipment. The gap breaker station isolates appropriate electrified third rail sections for maintenance and repair purposes and de-energizes third rail sections during emergencies for the K- Line. Please see Attachment A for additional information
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Contact Information
Name
Steve Sims
Agency Name
San Francisco BART
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
San Francisco BART
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Cross Streets
7th Street and Wood Street
Zip
94607
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed replacement of the gap breaker station equipment qualifies for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15302 as a Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction Project and would not have a significant impact on the environment. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Please see Attachment A for additional information.
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