THE GARCES CIRCLE SR 204 ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Summary
SCH Number
2022080508
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
THE GARCES CIRCLE SR 204 ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/23/2022
Document Description
The project will enhance the safety and aesthetics at the northbound and southbound Golden State Avenue frontage underpasses located at SR 204 in Bakersfield. Improvements will include installing decorative fencing with gates, murals, cobblestone paving (rock blanket), and adding sidewalk and curb ramps outside of Garces Circle. The existing safety lighting under SR 204 consists of one pendant lighting fixtures at each side of the bridge. Up to three additional pendant fixtures over the sidewalks at each side of the bridge will be added for safety. The purpose of this project is to enhance the safety of all users and beautify the underpasses located adjacent to the Garces Memorial Circle. The project is needed to prevent future trash accumulation in these areas and promote pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorist safety.
Contact Information
Name
Trais Norris
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Garces Circle
State Highways
204
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1(c) 16.
Reasons for Exemption
This is a highway beautification project that will have no adverse impacts while improving aesthetics and enhancing safety at Garces Circle. Measures are in place to reduce any potential project impacts.