Wildlife Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2025120779
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4
(DOT)
Document Title
Wildlife Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/17/2025
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to improve wildlife connectivity by providing a safe passage for wildlife by through the construction of wildlife-vehicle collision reduction devices in Santa Clara County along US 101. These devices are intended to reduce wildlife access to the roadway and decrease maintenance exposure to roadway cleanup. Due to the size and weight of animals accessing the roadway, wildlife-vehicle collisions can result in property damage, personal injury, and wildlife mortality. The proposed devices would direct wildlife away from the roadway traffic and toward safer locations. The project is needed to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions and reduce maintenance exposure along US 101.
Contact Information
Name
Amanda Goldsmith
Agency Name
Caltrans District 4
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
State Highways
US 101
Other Location Info
Project located in Santa Clara County along US 101 (PM R19.2-R21.6).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project falls under Class 1C (existing facilities) categorical exemption (CE) because the project proposes to install wildlife fencing along the state right of way. (ROW). Proposed activities are a minor alteration and does not create additional lanes on US 101.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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