Riley Street Safety Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070582
Public Agency
City of Folsom
Document Title
Riley Street Safety Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2026
Document Description
The project includes safety improvements along an approximately 0.5-mile-long segment of Riley Street between Sutter Street and E. Bidwell Street. The project would establish a Class II bike lane, rehabilitate or reconstruct pavement along Riley Street, and construct sidewalks and other pedestrian safety features to enhance transportation infrastructure and promote mobility for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The project would also include utility improvements and relocation where necessary.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Neves, PE
Agency Name
City of Folsom Public Works Department
Job Title
Public Works DIrector
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Folsom
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Riley Street between Sutter Street and E. Bidwell Street
Zip
95630
Total Acres
11
Parcel #
Citywide
State Highways
N/A
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Sutter Middle School, Theo. Judah Elem., Blanche Sprentz Elem.
Waterways
Lake Natoma, American River, Willow Creek
Township
T10N
Range
R7E
Section
35
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) and (c).
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) and (c), the project includes improvements to an existing street and would not involve a substantial expansion of use; rather, it would provide safer designated spaces for cyclists and pedestrians who already utilize an existing street. Existing overhead and underground utilities within right-of-way (ROW) would be relocated or reconfigured where necessary. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2(a) through (f) would apply.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code (PRC) Sec. 21080.25(b)(1)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to PRC Section 2108025(b)(1), the project would meet the definition of a pedestrian and bicycle facility, and would include improvements and new bike facilities within the ROW. It would not induce vehicle trips or add new lanes. None of the excluding criteria in PRC Section 21080.25(c), (d), or (e) would apply.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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