Downtown Stitching Districts TCI Elements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026030905
Public Agency
City of San Jose
Document Title
Downtown Stitching Districts TCI Elements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
The public project comprises the installation of public art elements (e.g. lettering and murals) on existing Caltrans bridges in two Downtown locations. The project does not involve construction or ground disturbance activities.
Contact Information
Name
Nhu Nguyen
Agency Name
City of San Jose
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
State Highways
SR 87
Other Location Info
Caltrans bridges at SR 87 and John Street/Almaden Blvd and SR 87 and Santa Clara St
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Class 1 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed installation of public art lettering and murals on Caltrans bridges constitute a minor modification to an existing facility as defined by the CEQA Guidelines. The City would obtain encroachment permit(s) from Caltrans for the proposed work. None of the exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the project.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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