Alameda County Transportation Commission Rail Safety Enhancement Program - Phase A, Berkeley
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023030408
Lead Agency
Alameda County Transportation Commission
(ACTC)
Document Title
Alameda County Transportation Commission Rail Safety Enhancement Program - Phase A, Berkeley
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/13/2025
Document Description
The project proposes safety improvements to two existing at-grade rail crossings on Virginia Street and Hearst Avenue in the City of Berkeley in Alameda County. The improvements are designed to increase safety for motorists and pedestrians. Currently the two crossings consist of two-lane roadways with parking on both sides, paved medians, sidewalks, and landscaping within the UPRR right-of-way. Single-arm gates are present in each direction of traffic. Safety improvements at both crossings include installation new security gates/fencing, medians, pavement markings, and roadside signals. Additional improvements include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) detectable pavers, warning devices, “No Trespassing” signs, replacement of signal arms, and installation of new sidewalks.
Contact Information
Name
Jhay Delos Reyes
Agency Name
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Job Title
Principal Transportation Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Virginia St btw Second/Third Sts and Hearst Ave btw Second/Third Sts
Zip
94710
Parcel #
57-2112-5/57-2111-4 and 57-2104-3/57-2104-2
State Highways
I-580
Railways
UPRR
Township
01S
Range
04W
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Alameda
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.alamedactc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Berkeley-HearstVirginia_MND.pdf
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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