HSIP Cycle 11 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements – Goshen Elementary School Project HSIPL-5946(216)
Summary
SCH Number
2024030701
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
HSIP Cycle 11 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements – Goshen Elementary School Project HSIPL-5946(216)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2024
Document Description
The purpose and need of the project are to improve the safety of the traveling public on rural segments of County roads by implementing countermeasures identified in the Caltrans Highway Safety Manual, consistent with the goals of the Highway Safety Improvement Program. The Project consists of installing ADA curb ramps, concrete islands, adjacent sidewalk (including curb and gutter), Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) with advanced Synchronized Flashing Beacons and upgrading pavement markings. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Summer of 2025.
Contact Information
Name
Claudia Sanchez
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Public Works
Job Title
Project Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated community of Goshen
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Township
18S
Range
24E
Section
30
Other Location Info
Avenue 308 – Goshen Elementary School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 1 Section 15301, Existing Facilities (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, as activities associated with the project will include replacement of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of capacity. Also, consistent with Section 15300.4, Application by Public Agencies, the County of Tulare Board of Supervisors adopted an exemption for the construction of the aforementioned facilities per the Tulare County Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Number 300 Section 111. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Class 1: Existing Facilities (c). As such, Sections 15301 and 15300.4 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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