Norwalk Blvd Vision Zero Quick-Build Pedestrian Safety Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025041034
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
(DPW)
Document Title
Norwalk Blvd Vision Zero Quick-Build Pedestrian Safety Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/21/2025
Document Description
Public Works is seeking to implement quick-build traffic safety enhancements in the unincorporated County community of West
Whittier/Los Nietos. Proposed "Quick-Build" enhancements include: Curb extensions using flexible posts and paint (6 intersections),
Leading pedestrian intervals (4 intersections), Hardened centerline (4 intersections). This project will focus on a Collision
Concentration Corridor - Norwalk BI from Saragosa St to Waddell St.
Contact Information
Name
Hank Fung
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Public Works
Job Title
Senior Civil Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated County community of West Whittier/Los Nietos
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Norwalk BI from Saragosa St to Waddell St.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code Sec. 21080.25(b)(1)
Reasons for Exemption
This project will seek to calm traffic and reduce crashes on a collision concentration corridor, improving pedestrian and bicycle access. The
project does not induce single-occupancy vehicle trips, add additional highway lanes, widen highways, or add physical infrastructure or striping to highways except for minor modifications needed for the efficient and safe movement of transit vehicles, bicycles, or high-occupancy vehicles, such as extended merging lanes, shoulder improvements, or improvements to the roadway within the existing right of way. The project will not include the addition of any auxiliary lanes. The construction of the project will not require the demolition of affordable housing units. The project will be constructed with Public Works labor.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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