San Joaquin Corridor - Modesto Amtrak Station Second Platform
Summary
SCH Number
2021120169
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
San Joaquin Corridor - Modesto Amtrak Station Second Platform
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/9/2021
Document Description
Construction of a second passenger platform at the station
Contact Information
Name
Betty Miller
Agency Name
Caltrans Division of Rail and Mass Transit
Job Title
Rail Transportation Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Thoa Le
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Modesto
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Railways
BNSF
Other Location Info
Modesto Amtrak Station
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15275(a)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA does not apply to the following mass transit projects: (a) The institution or increase of passenger or commuter service on rail lines or high-occupancy vehicle lanes already in use, including the modernization of existing stations and parking facilities. The proposed new platform on the existing Modesto Station constitutes "the modernization" of an existing train station in Modesto, California.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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