Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171
Summary
SCH Number
2026040786
Public Agency
City of Torrance
Document Title
Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements, T-171
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/16/2026
Document Description
The proposed work includes installation of a new traffic signal and traffic striping at an existing intersection, replacement of traffic signal poles, and installation of traffic signal components on existing poles. This project will involve no expansion of capacity or creation of new automobile lanes. The proposed work includes installation of a new traffic signal and traffic striping at an existing intersection (Arlington Ave and Lincoln Ave), replacement of traffic signal poles (Sepulveda Blvd and Madison St; Carson St and Del Amo Cir E), and installation of traffic signal components on existing poles at the following 14 other existing traffic signals: Torrance Blvd and Earl St. Torrance Blvd and Village Ln, Torrance Blvd and Madrona Ave, Torrance Blvd and Maple Ave, Torrance Blvd and Hickory Ave, Torrance Blvd and Fern Ave, Torrance Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd, Crenshaw Blvd and Carson St. Crenshaw Blvd and Jefferson St/ Plaza Del Amo, Sepulveda Blvd and Anza Ave, Lomita Blvd and Medical Center Dr, Lomita Blvd and Hospital and Technology Dr, 182nd St and Doty St. and 182nd St and Yukon Ave. This project will involve no expansion of capacity or creation of new automobile lanes.
Contact Information
Name
Daeley Simons
Agency Name
City of Torrance
Job Title
Associate Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Torrance
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Arlington Ave and Lincoln Ave; various locations - see below
Zip
90501
State Highways
1,107,213
Railways
BNSF, UPRR
Airports
Torrance Airport
Other Location Info
Arlington Ave and Lincoln Ave, Sepulveda Blvd and Madison St, Carson St and Del Amo Cir E, Torrance Blvd and Earl St, Torrance Blvd and Village Ln, Torrance Blvd and Madrona Ave, Torrance Blvd and Maple Ave, Torrance Blvd and Hickory Ave, Torrance Blvd and Fern Ave, Torrance Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd, Crenshaw Blvd and Carson St, Crenshaw Blvd and Jefferson St / Plaza Del Amo, Sepulveda Blvd and Anza Ave, Lomita Blvd and Medical Center Dr, Lomita Blvd and Hospital and Technology Dr, 182nd St and Doty St, and 182nd St and Yukon Ave
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves replacing existing traffic signals, striping, and other equipment at existing intersections and involves no expansion of roadway or creation of new automobile lanes. Furthermore, the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves replacing existing traffic signals, striping, and other equipment at existing intersections and involves no expansion of roadway or creation of new automobile lanes. Furthermore, the activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
State Comment Letters [Comments from State Reviewing Agency(ies)]
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