Los Angeles Union Station HVAC Upgrades Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026041314
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(LSCMTA)
Document Title
Los Angeles Union Station HVAC Upgrades Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2026
Document Description
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is proposing the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Upgrades Project (Project). The current mechanical systems are at the end of their service life and lack the capacity to support anticipated increases in passenger traffic and operational demands. The Project is essential to ensure reliable climate control, improve energy efficiency, and support future station operations.
Contact Information
Name
Tom Kefalas
Agency Name
Los Angeles Couty Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Title
Executive Officer of Environmental Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Los Angeles Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles CA 90012
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1 (d)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves minor alterations to existing public facilities that includes HVAC
replacements throughout the station. All work would occur within an existing Metro-owned facility, without expanding its use or affecting historic features. As such, the Project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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