Bakersfield -Kern Junction CTC Upgrade
Summary
SCH Number
2020030969
Public Agency
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
(SJJPA)
Document Title
Bakersfield -Kern Junction CTC Upgrade
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2020
Document Description
BNSF will be upgrading their existing tracks to allow 40mph for both Mainline 1 and Mainline 2 tracks between East Bakersfield and Kern Jct. The work is limited to track and signal work within the BNSF right of way on an existing railroad bed.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Sheridan
Agency Name
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
BNSF Railway Company
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Other Location Info
Along the BNSF Right-of-Way between East Bakersfield and Kern Junction.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15275(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed upgrades/modernizations to the existing rail facility are part of a regional public transit program. The increased speeds will allow for more reliable and predictable scheduling and on-time performances. Both will increase passenger volumes.