SamTrans Bus Stop Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026060401
Public Agency
San Mateo County Transit District
Document Title
SamTrans Bus Stop Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
The project would improve existing SamTrans bus stops within San Mateo County through the installation of standard poles, bus bulbs, or boarding islands for adding shelters, ADA accessibility enhancements, signage, and real-time systems information. These improvements would provide supportive amenities to improve rider access, transit usability, and operational efficiency. This project is intended to standardize bus stop quality, improve rider experience, improve operational efficiency and to support transit amenities specifically at priority equity areas and/or heat vulnerable zones.
Contact Information
Name
Bo Baney
Agency Name
San Mateo County Transit District
Job Title
Environmental and Sustainability Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, Woodside
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
California Drive and Linden Avenue
Other Location Info
Several bus stops served by SamTrans in San Mateo County, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.25(a)(11) and 21080.25(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.25(a)(11), Transportation Prioritization Projects include, but are not limited to:
(A) "Signal and sign changes"
(B) "the installation of wayside technology and onboard technology" and
(E) "transit stop access and safety improvements, including, but not limited to, the installation of bus shelters, lighting, transit bulbs, and the installation of transit boarding landings and islands."
Pursuant to PRC Section 21080.25(b)(3), Transit Prioritization Projects are statutorily exempt from CEQA. The SamTrans Bus Stop Improvements project is consistent with this description as the project may include features such as the installation of standard pole, bus bulbs or boarding islands for adding shelters, ADA accessibility enhancements, and signage.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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