Capitol Corridor Right-of-Way Safety Improvement Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026031273
Public Agency
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
Document Title
Capitol Corridor Right-of-Way Safety Improvement Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/30/2026
Document Description
This project will install security fencing in priority areas along the Capitol Corridor route where trespassing poses the greatest risk to service and local communities. Trespassing has serious safety and operational impacts, and the fencing is expected to reduce collisions with trespassers, enhancing safety for both the communities and the railroad.
Contact Information
Name
Katherine Gosselin
Agency Name
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
Job Title
Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Fairfield, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Oakland, Richmond, San Leandro, Suisun City, Union City
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Railways
Niles and Martinez Subdivisions
Other Location Info
Union Pacific owned railroad right-of way
Niles Subdivision mileposts 6.8-35.0
Martinez Subdivision mileposts 55.4 - 47.9 and 15.6 - 4.0
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1: Existing Facilities, Section 15301(c) Subsection C
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies for a Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption under CEQA because it involves the installation of security fencing along existing railroad rights-of-way. Class 1 covers the operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use. The fencing enhances safety along the railroad without changing its operational function, footprint, or capacity. Since the project does not expand or intensify the railroad’s use but rather provides a safety enhancement to existing facilities, it is consistent with the intent and scope of the Class 1 exemption.
County Clerks
Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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