Serrano Siding Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080234
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Document Title
Serrano Siding Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/7/2026
Document Description
The project would upgrade the turnouts, siding speeds, and control point signaling of the existing, uncontrolled Serrano Siding to improve safety, reliability, and train meet efficiency of the current Amtrak Coast Starlight trains, freight, and more regular passenger rail frequencies along the Central Coast Rail Corridor.
Contact Information
Name
Lance Okuno
Agency Name
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Job Title
Transportation Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Pete Rodgers
Agency Name
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Luis Obispo, Unincorporated Area
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Other Location Info
MP 238.8 to MP 240.1
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§21080(b)(10)[15275(a)]
Reasons for Exemption
This project has been determined to qualify for a Statutory Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15275(a) [PRC§21080(b)(10)] since the project would support mass transit passenger rail operations conducted by the Amtrak Coast Starlight on a rail line already in use. The project would facilitate with improving efficiency and service reliability.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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