Ortega Siding
Summary
SCH Number
2025020087
Public Agency
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
Document Title
Ortega Siding
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/4/2025
Document Description
This project would replace a 1.1-mile siding in Summerland, between the Cities of Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. The new siding would be built at MP 374-375.1. This project will allow for service expansion and will result in reduced travel time, increased ridership, operational reliability, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Contact Information
Name
Russ Henry
Agency Name
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
Job Title
Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Summerland - Unincorporated
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
101
Railways
MP 374-375.1 Santa Barb Sub
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§21080(b)(10) [15275(a)]
Reasons for Exemption
This project has been determined to qualify for a Statutory Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15275(a) [PRC §21080(b)(10)] since the project would support mass transit passenger rail operations conducted by the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency on a rail line already in use. The project would facilitate with improving efficiency and service reliability.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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