Relocation of Lick Mill Crossover to Champion
Summary
SCH Number
2024070394
Public Agency
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Document Title
Relocation of Lick Mill Crossover to Champion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/10/2024
Document Description
The Project will relocate the crossover (Switch 71 & 72) and all its corresponding components from east of Lick Mill Station in the City of Santa Clara to a location west of Champion Station in the City of San Jose. The Project is needed because the turnback operation is crucial for revenue light rail service and for major special event services, such as the Super Bowl and FIFA events, happening in early 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Patty Boonlue
Agency Name
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
Job Title
Environmental Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose, Santa Clara
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
East of Lick Mill Light Rail Station in the City of Santa Clara, west of Champion Light Rail Station in the City of San Jose.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This Categorical Exemption refers to “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures,” which consists of the installation of small new equipment and facilities CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 applies because the Project involves removing, salvaging, and replacing the existing Lick Mill Station crossover, and its corresponding components, to Champion Station.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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