First Street and Kern Avenue Traffic Signal Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024120700
Public Agency
City of Gilroy
Document Title
First Street and Kern Avenue Traffic Signal Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/17/2024
Document Description
The project proposes to signalize the intersection, restripe Kern Avenue to allow for left turns onto First Street, and install pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the intersection. The pedestrian and bicycle improvements include adding a crosswalk to the western leg of the intersection and installing a Class II bicycle lane on Kern Avenue in the southbound direction to facilitate bicycle left-turn movements. The project also includes pedestrian countdown timers, safety lighting, and signage.
Contact Information
Name
Julie Oates
Agency Name
City of Gilroy
Job Title
Engineer II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Gilroy
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
First Street (State Route 152) and Kern Avenue
Zip
95020
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
- The proposed traffic signal project would not create additional automobile lanes, expand an existing or former use, or introduce a new use to the project area
- The project does not meet any of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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