Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation

Summary

SCH Number
2020070550
Public Agency
City of Fresno
Document Title
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2020
Document Description
The project will eliminate 2 existing at grade crossings by grade separating N. Blackstone Ave. and E. McKinley Ave. under the BNSF mainline. The project will improve on-time performance for the City's Bus Rapid Transit Service and remedy traffic for Fresno City College located at the northeast quadrant of the Blackstone and McKinley intersection.

Contact Information

Name
Jesus Avitia
Agency Name
City of Fresno
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Name
Agency Name
CIty of Fresno Public Works
Contact Types
Project Applicant

Location

Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Other Location Info
Intersection of N. Blackstone, E. McKinley, and BNSF Mainline

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Section 15282 (g)
Reasons for Exemption
Public Resources Code Section 21080.13 specifically identifies a statutory exemption for railroad grade separation projects. CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(g) provides statutory exemption for any railroad grade separations project which eliminates an existing at grade crossing as set forth in Section 21080.13 of the Public Resources Code.

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.13 (a)
Reasons for Exemption
Public Resources Code Section 21080.13 specifically identifies a statutory exemption for railroad grade separation projects. CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(g) provides statutory exemption for any railroad grade separations project which eliminates an existing at grade crossing as set forth in Section 21080.13 of the Public Resources Code.

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