Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety Project

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to install and replace curve warning signs, advisory speed plaques, horizontal alignment signs, pedestrian crossing signs, vehicle feedback signs, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at 32 locations along SR 1 in Marin County between post miles 0.0 and 50.5. This proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is included to give notice to interested agencies and the public that it is Caltrans’ intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Project. This does not mean that Caltrans’ decision regarding the Project is final. This Mitigated Negative Declaration is subject to change based on comments received by interested agencies and the public. An Initial Study has been prepared by Caltrans District 4. On the basis of this study, it is determined that the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons: The project would have no effect on Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Geology and Soils, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population and Housing, Recreation, Transpiration, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire. The project would have less than significant effects to Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Public Services, and Tribal Cultural Resources. With the following mitigation measures incorporated, the project would have less than significant effects to Aesthetics and Land Use and Planning: MM-AES-08: Enhance Visual Compatibility of Signage. In visually sensitive locations, paint the back of the signs and sign hardware using federally approved standard colors to compliment surrounding environment and minimize visual impacts on scenic character.