I-580 VMS End-of-Queue Detection Installation Project (EA 3X090)
Summary
SCH Number
2025111120
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4
(DOT)
Document Title
I-580 VMS End-of-Queue Detection Installation Project (EA 3X090)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/26/2025
Document Description
Caltrans proposes installing end-of-queue detection for Variable Message Signs (VMS) on I-580 at the approaches to Golf Links Road. Construction equipment to be used includes, but may not be limited to, Wavetronix HD sensor equipment, two sets of microwave radios, conduits, poles, and antennas. The end-of-queue detection will connect to service cabinets and PG&E service. Some project elements will occur off the paved roadway. Clearing and grubbing right of way (ROW) either on or immediately adjacent to the roadway. Equipment shall be staged within Caltrans ROW in areas absent of vegetation.
Contact Information
Name
Juliane Smith
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (NEPA/CEQA Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
State Highways
I-580
Other Location Info
The project is located on I-580 at the approaches to Golf Links Road in the City of Oakland, Alameda County, from post mile R35.497 to R37.365.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301 Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1(c) Existing Facilities. The project is not anticipated to result in any environmental impacts. The project contains a number of standardized project measures which are employed on most, if not all, Caltrans projects and were not developed in response to any specific environmental impacts resulting from the project.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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