Pedestrian and Bike Safety Project on I-5, I-8, SR 78, and SR 163
Summary
SCH Number
2025060216
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Pedestrian and Bike Safety Project on I-5, I-8, SR 78, and SR 163
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2025
Document Description
A Pedestrian and Bike Safety Project on routes I-5, I-8, SR 78, and SR 163 in San Diego County at various locations. Project is needed to increase the safety of the traveling public along ramps, connectors, and highway segments within Caltrans right of way. Project work consists of installing sign panels and posts, placing striping and pavement markings, channelizers, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB’s). Work on SR 78 consists of the addition of crosswalks to one intersection. No work will occur outside the pavement.
Contact Information
Name
Petra Samira El Shammas
Agency Name
Caltrans District 11
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Escondido, La Jolla, San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Other Information
I-5 onramp from WB and EB La Jolla Village Dr., I-8 WB connector to NB I-5 and EB connector to NB/SB I-805, SR 163 NB lane segment, and SR 78 at Cloverdate road/ San Pasqual road.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Caltrans will be conducting minor alterations to existing highway segments by installing pedestrian and bike safety measures.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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