North Campus Bus Inductive Charging Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2026060909
Public Agency
University of California, Los Angeles
Document Title
North Campus Bus Inductive Charging Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/19/2026
Document Description
The Proposed Action entails: (1) the installation of static wireless charging infrastructure at two bus stop locations on campus: (a) Weyburn Avenue near the intersection of Weybum Terrace, and (b) UCLA Gateway Plaza, located on campus at 425 Westwood Plaza; and (2) the installation of dynamic wireless charging infrastructure at two locations along Charles E. Young Drive South east of Westwood Plaza. The dynamic charging sites would include associated electrical infrastructure such as dynamic management units (DMUs) installed in each roadway segment. each of which requires grid connectivity and the installation of coils and charging plates beneath the surface of the street, along with concrete pads. asphalt paving. and striping.
Contact Information
Name
Ashley Rogers
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director, Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Westwood Plaza and Strathmore Place
Zip
90095
State Highways
I-405
Schools
Geffen Academy, UCLA Lab School, Marymount High School
Township
1S
Range
15W
Other Location Info
425 Westwood Plaza
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15301, Existing Facilities; §15304, Minor Alterations to Land; §15311, Accessory Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The Proposed Action is categorically exempt under Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, because it consists of the installation of equipment in existing roadways with no expansion of use; and Section 15311, Class 11, Accessory Structures, related to the construction of minor facilities appurtenant to existing transit facilities and operations at UCLA. On a separate and independent basis, the
trenching for conduit and equipment related to the Proposed Action is exempt pursuant to Section 15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, because trenching activities would be minor and the surface would be restored to its original condition following completion.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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