HSIP Cycle 12 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project HSIPSL-5946(234)
Summary
SCH Number
2026030815
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
HSIP Cycle 12 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project HSIPSL-5946(234)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/19/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of improving pedestrian crossings at various locations. The work includes installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) with advanced synchronized flashing beacons, as well as upgraded pavement markings. Pedestrian crossing improvements will significantly enhance public safety, improve pedestrian security and enhance pedestrian circulation in these disadvantaged communities. Construction is anticipated to begin during the late Spring of 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Omar Padilla
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Public Works
Job Title
Engineer III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Tulare
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
Location 1 - Road 126 crossing for Orosi High School
Location 2 - Road 28 crossing for Waukena Joint Union Elementary School
Location 3 - Road 168 crossing for Woodville Elementary School
Location 1: Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 25 East, MDBM
Location 2: Section 5, Township 21 South, Range 23 East, MDBM
Location 3: Section 20, Township 21 South, Range 26 East, MDBM
Location 1: Orosi, Location 2: Waukena, Location 3: Woodville
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 1 Section 15301, Existing Facilities (c), as activities associated with the Project will include replacement of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of capacity. Also, consistent with Section 15300.4, Application by Public Agencies, the County of Tulare Board of Supervisors adopted an exemption for the construction of the aforementioned facilities per the Tulare County Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Number 300 Section 111. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Class 1: Existing Facilities (c). As such, Sections 15301 and 15300.4 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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