State Route 131 Middle-Mile Fiber Optic Infrastructure Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025120620
Public Agency
City of Tiburon
Document Title
State Route 131 Middle-Mile Fiber Optic Infrastructure Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/15/2025
Document Description
The Town of Tiburon will install broadband internet infrastructure on East Blithedale Avenue/Tiburon Boulevard (State Route 131), from approximately 50 feet west of the U.S. Highway 101 interchange extending east to the Tiburon Boulevard/Main Street intersection. Project improvements will include the installation of conduit, fiber optic cable, and vaults to provide the critical “middle mile” backbone infrastructure along the SR-131/Tiburon Boulevard corridor to enable broadband internet connectivity for homes, businesses, and community institutions.
Contact Information
Name
David Eshoo
Agency Name
Town of Tiburon
Job Title
Engineering Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Tiburon
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Tiburon Blvd/SR 131 from U.S. Highway 101 to Main Street
State Highways
State Route 131
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC Section 21080.51
Reasons for Exemption
Installation of broadband infrastructure is exempt by statute pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.51. The broadband project will be constructed along, and within 30 feet of, the SR-131/Tiburon Boulevard right-of-way, and fiber optic conduit and vaults will be deployed underground with the surface area being restored to its previous condition. Avoidance and minimization measures, as required by Caltrans for the issuance of the SR-131 encroachment permit, will be implemented by the Town as part of the project to avoid and minimize environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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