Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2017 Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative
Summary
SCH Number
2019100183
Public Agency
Southern California Association of Governments
Document Title
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2017 Disadvantaged Communities Planning Initiative
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/8/2019
Document Description
Project is intended to develop an active transportation plan in a disadvantaged community and "pilot" an innovative planning methodology to help deliver low-cost, local plans across the region by leveraging regional planning tools (health/active transportation models and active transportation database) and SCAG Go Human engagement resources.
Disadvantaged communities in the SCAG region often lack quality active transportation infrastructure and face safety challenges. Without plans, these communities are at a disadvantage when applying for funding to address these deficiencies. In the SCAG region, only 26% of cities have bicycle plans and 11% have pedestrian plans.
The plan will be developed using a combination of traditional and innovative stakeholder outreach to reach disadvantaged community members. Outreach will involve community meetings and direct engagement with existing forums such as faith-based organizations as well as a tactical urbanism demonstration project held in conjunction with a community event.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Lippe-Klein
Agency Name
Southern California Association of Governments
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Southern California Association of Governments
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Imperial
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines§ 15002 (k)(l) - General Concepts; CEQA Guidelines§ 15061- Review for Exemption; CEQA Guidelines§ 15301
Reasons for Exemption
See NOE for full details.
SCAG has reviewed the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines§ 15002 (k)(l) - General Concepts, and CEQA Guidelines§ 15061- Review for Exemption, and has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA because the scope of the project activities are included in the classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore SCAG has determined that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to following:
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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