Monterey County Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan
Summary
SCH Number
2026010029
Public Agency
California State University, Monterey Bay
(CSUMB)
Document Title
Monterey County Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/2/2026
Document Description
TAMC’s Monterey County Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan provides standard design guidelines for uniform wayfinding signage throughout Monterey County. The Plan identifies regional bicycle and pedestrian routes, sign locations and provides standard design guidelines for uniform wayfinding signage throughout Monterey County. Wayfinding signs will be placed within existing streets and public right-of-way throughout the jurisdictions and unincorporated areas of Monterey County, including within California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Within CSUMB specifically, 15 new signs will be installed within developed and previously disturbed areas around campus.
The Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan includes implementation strategies. Implementation includes a Memorandum of Understanding between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the jurisdictions in Monterey County, such as CSUMB, to manufacture and install the wayfinding signage in the locations identified in the Plan.
The Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan will encourage bicycling and walking, improve access to regional destinations, and improve regional connections between communities in Monterey County. The project's beneficiaries include the jurisdictions and unincorporated areas of Monterey County, including CSUMB.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew S. McCluney
Agency Name
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
Job Title
Director of Campus Planning and Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Countywide
Other Information
Wayfinding signage will be installed within various jurisdictions and unincorporated areas within Monterey County, as identified in the Monterey County Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan. Exhibit A identifies the locations within CSUMB that will have signs.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed installation of bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding signage within Monterey County—including 15 new signs on the CSUMB campus—is exempt from CEQA because it involves minor alterations to existing facilities and placement of small structures within previously developed and disturbed areas, with no potential for significant environmental impacts.
Section 15301(c), (f), and (g): The project consists of installing small wayfinding signs
within existing roadways, pathways, and public rights-of-way. This qualifies as a minor
alteration of existing facilities because:
o Signs are placed within developed and previously disturbed areas.
o No new ground disturbance beyond shallow post-installation is required.
o The project does not expand the capacity or footprint of any facility.
o The improvements are consistent with §15301(c) (minor alteration of existing
streets and pedestrian facilities) and §15301(f) and (g), which cover minor
additions or modifications to existing utilities and public service features.
The proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; would not result in damage to scenic resources within a Scenic Highway; is not located on a hazardous waste site pursuant to Sec. 65962.5 of the Government Code; is not a historic structure and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource; and would not result in cumulative impacts. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed installation of bicycle and pedestrian wayfinding signage within Monterey County—including 15 new signs on the CSUMB campus—is exempt from CEQA because it involves minor alterations to existing facilities and placement of small structures within previously developed and disturbed areas, with no potential for significant environmental impacts.
Section 15302(f): Replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities
where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity. Some sign installations replace existing directional or
informational signs.
The proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; would not result in damage to scenic resources within a Scenic Highway; is not located on a hazardous waste site pursuant to Sec. 65962.5 of the Government Code; is not a historic structure and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource; and would not result in cumulative impacts. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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