SON-12 Pedestrian/Bike Safety Improvement
Summary
SCH Number
2026070185
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 4
(DOT)
Document Title
SON-12 Pedestrian/Bike Safety Improvement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2026
Document Description
The project proposes installing 6 flashing beacons and other pedestrian safety
enhancements along SR 12 from Arroyo Road to Encinas Lane. Crosswalks and curb
ramps, constructed to ADA standards, will be added. Other pedestrian safety
enhancements at Encinas Lane and Sierra Drive include signage and pavement
marking.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Gassner
Agency Name
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 4
Job Title
Environmental Branch Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sonoma
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
State Highways
SR 12
Schools
Sonoma Charter; Flowery Elementary; Altimira Middle
Waterways
Agua Caliente Creek; Carriger Creek; Dowdall Creek
Other Location Info
Along SR 12 from Arroyo Road to Encinas Lane in Sonoma County.
Schools: Woodland Star Charter; El Verano Elementary; Sassarini Elementary; Sonoma Valley High
Waterways: Hooker Creek; Nathanson Creek; Sonoma Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities: Class 1(c). (PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is eligible for a Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption. After reviewing the project plans and current environmental databases/additions, Caltrans Environmental Analysis determined that the project will have no effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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