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3.2 Transportation

This section summarizes the potential transportation impacts of the F-B LGA along the F-B LGA 

and compares the F-B LGA to the complementary portion of the Preferred Alternative that was 

identified in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section California High-Speed Train Final Project 

Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement. As discussed in Section 1.1.3 of 

this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, the complementary portion of the Preferred Alternative consists 

of the portion of the BNSF Alternative from Poplar Avenue to Hageman Road and the Bakersfield 

Hybrid from Hageman Road to Oswell Street (further referenced as the “May 2014 Project” in this 

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS). This section discusses transportation-related direct, indirect, and 

cumulative impacts, avoidance and minimization measures, and mitigation measures for the 

alternative. Additionally, this section reports the impact findings compared to both the updated 

existing and future no-build conditions in 2035. The term “transportation” includes highways and 

roadways, air travel and rail and bus service, as well as parking, cycling, and pedestrian access. 

The high-speed rail (HSR) program incorporates several project engineering and design features 

intended to avoid or reduce the potential impacts of implementing the new HSR system between 

Fresno and Bakersfield. The Authority has developed avoidance and minimization measures 

intended to maintain the basic integrity of the existing surface transportation system so that the 

proposed project enhances mobility without causing substantial increases in traffic or travel time. 

Relevant avoidance measures, including but not limited to, locating the proposed project parallel 

to existing transportation features such as freeways and freight railroads, are discussed in greater 

detail Appendices 2-G and 2-H of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.

3.2.1 Regulatory Setting

Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders that pertain to transportation andtraffic 

resources affected by the project are presented below. No significant changes concerning the 

regulatory setting have occurred since the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS was 

published in 2014. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental 

Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for assessment and disclosure of environmental impacts are 

described in Section 3.1, Introduction of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, and are therefore not 

restated for each resource section of the chapter.

3.2.1.1 Federal

Federal regulations applicable to the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA are listed below. These 

regulations are discussed in further detail in Section 3.2.2.1 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-1).

• FRA Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts (64 Federal Register 101, 28545)

3.2.1.2 State

State regulations applicable to the May 2014 Project and F-B LGA are listed below. These 

regulations are discussed in further detail in Section 3.2.2.2 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-1). 

• California Government Code Section 65080

• California Streets and Highways Code (Section 1 et seq.)

3.2.1.3 Regional and Local

Local and regional municipal plans pertaining to transportation are addressed in the various 

general plans for Kern County, and for the Cities of Shafter and Bakersfield. These plans are 

discussed in further detail in Section 3.2.2.3 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS

(Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-2).

The first table in Section 3.2 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS lists relevant 

regional and local transportation plans and policies that guide regional and local transportation 

planning, funding, and project implementation (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-2 to 3.2-4).

The Authority and FRA considered an updated version of the San Joaquin Corridor Strategic Plan 
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(Caltrans 2008), the Kern Council of Governments (KernCOG), Regional Transportation Plan

(2014a), which contains the Kern County Congestion Management Plan, in the preparation of this 

analysis. 

3.2.2 Methods for Evaluating Impacts

The F-B LGA has the greatest potential to have long-term impacts on traffic at and near the 

proposed station, which would attract and concentrate traffic that is entering or exiting the station 

parking lots and drop-off areas. Therefore, the primary study area for traffic analysis consists of 

the potentially affected intersections and roadways surrounding theproposed station site. The 

study area for analysis for the proposed F Street Station includes the extent of the roadway 

networks and intersections that may experience change in traffic volume of more than 50 peak

hour vehicular trips as a result of the project. As a conservative approach, additional intersections 

and roadway segments were included in the analysis where the project adds fewer than 50 trips 

and the project may have significant impacts based on recommendations from City staff. 

Therefore, the study area was defined based on the 50-peak hour project trips threshold and in 

consultation with representatives at the public works and transportation planning agencies for 

Kern County, the City of Bakersfield, and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans, 

District 6).

The study area for impacts extends as far away from the project locations as meaningful traffic 

changes are detectable without undue speculation. The methodological tools being applied for 

analysis and evaluating impacts are the same as described in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a). 

3.2.2.1 Traffic Operation Standards

Impact evaluations were determined using analysis of transportation operating conditions in terms 

of LOS and delay. LOS is the primary unit of measure for stating the operating quality of a 

roadway or intersection and is qualitative, with a ranking system of A through F, where LOS A 

signifies the best and LOS F signifies the worst operating conditions (Caltrans 2010). The 

Transportation Research Board’s Highway Capacity Manual procedures are followed in 

calculating the LOS. For a full description of LOS, delay, and LOS thresholds for roadways, 

signalized intersections, and unsignalized intersections, see the Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Final EIR/EIS Section 3.2.3.1 (Authority and FRA 2014a) and the Fresno to Bakersfield Section: 

Supplemental EIR/EIS – Transportation Analysis Technical Report (F-B LGA Transportation 

Analysis Technical Report [TATR](pages 3.2-4 and 3.2-5; Authority and FRA 2017).

For reference, an LOS of A at a signalized intersection is described as having an excellent 

condition, in which no vehicle waits longer than one red light and no approach phase is fully used; 

any associated delays last less than 10 seconds. In contrast, a signalized intersection with LOS 

of F is described as having a condition of failure, in which backups from nearby areas restrict or 

prevent movement of vehicles out of intersection approaches, resulting in tremendous and 

continuously increasing delays; such a delay can last greater than 80 seconds. Delays are slightly 

shorter for unsignalized intersections. A roadway segment LOS of A represents free flow, where 

individual users are virtually unaffected by the presence of others in the traffic stream, with a 

volume to capacity ratio of 0.00–0.60. In contrast, a roadway segment LOS of F has forced or 

breakdown flow that exists wherever the amount of traffic approaching a point exceeds the 

amount that can traverse the point; queues form behind such points of failure, resulting in a 

volume to capacity ratio exceeding 1.00. LOS criteria for freeway segments and ramps are also 

defined in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

3.2.2.2 Baseline Operational Analysis

In accordance with CEQA requirements, an EIR must include a description of the existing 

physical environmental conditions in the vicinity of the project. Those conditions, in turn, “will 

normally constitutethebaselinephysicalconditionsbywhich a leadagencydetermineswhetheran

impact is significant” (CEQA Guidelines §15125[a]). The HSR would not commence operations 

before approximately year 2025 and would not reach full operation before approximately year 
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2035; therefore, use of only existing conditions as a baseline for traffic LOS would be misleading. 

Background traffic conditions can reasonably be expected to change over time between now and 

years 2025/2035. For this reason, the LOS traffic analysis in this section uses a dual baseline 

approach and compares LOS traffic impacts for all intersections and roadway segments against 

both existing conditions and background (i.e., No Project) conditions as they are expected to be 

in year 2035. A detailed description of the baseline operational analysis is included in Section 

3.2.3.2 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-6 

through 3.2-8).

3.2.2.3 Operational/Project Impacts Vehicle Trip Generation at the Maintenance 

of Infrastructure Facility

Daily and peak hour traffic from the proposed maintenance of infrastructure facility (MOIF) were

developed using the same methodology that was applied to develop trip generation for the heavy 

maintenance facility (HMF). The trip generation methodology is described in detail in Section 

5.4.4 of the F-B TATR. Since the MOIF is anticipated to have approximately 180 employees 

compared to 275 for the HMF, a factor of 0.65 was applied to the HMF trip generation to develop 

MOIF trip generation. Table 3.2-1 summarizes the project trip generation for the MOIF. 

Table 3.2-1 Trip Generation for the Maintenance of Infrastructure Facility 

Land Uses A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour Daily Trips

Split In Out Total Split In Out Total

MOIF Trip Generation1 60:40 118 79 196 40:60 79 118 196 1,964

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 Trip generation has been developed using the same methodology as was used to develop trip generation for HMF as included in Section 5.4.4 in 

the Fresno to Bakersfield Transportation Analysis Technical Report and by applying a ratio of 0.65 to the HMF trip generation since the MOIF would 

have 180 employees compared to 275 for the HMF. 

HMF = heavy maintenance facility

MOIF = maintenance of infrastructure facility 

3.2.2.4 Operational/Project Impacts Vehicle Trip Generation at the Bakersfield 

Station Area

Daily and peak hour traffic from the proposed station alternative were obtained from Section 

3.2.3.3 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-8 

and 3.2-9). Table 3.2-2 summarizes the project trip generation for the Bakersfield Station area. 

The relatively close distance between the Truxtun Avenue Station and the F Street Station would 

not result in different trip generation numbers. The HSR Station trip generation is not affected by 

the location of the F-B LGA’s proposed F Street Station; therefore, analysis of vehicle trip 

generation was conducted at the Bakersfield Station area level.

Table 3.2-2 Year 2035 Forecast Vehicle Trip Generation at Bakersfield Station Area

Station Daily Trips A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour

In/Out Split In Out Total Rate In Out Total

Bakersfield 4,523 70:30 585 293 878 30:70 293 585 878

Trip generation is based on forecast developed by Cambridge Systematics (2007).

3.2.2.5 Methods for Evaluating Impacts under NEPA

In the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS, analysts applied specified thresholds for each 

resource topic to assess whether the intensity of each impact is negligible, moderate, or 

substantial for the Build Alternatives, and provided a conclusion of whether the impact was 

“significant.” Since the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS does not evaluate the May 

2014 Project as a discrete subsection of the Fresno to Bakersfield Project (as it did for example 
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for the Allensworth Bypass), it does not provide conclusions using intensity thresholds for the May 

2014 Project. Therefore, intensity thresholds are not used for the F-B LGA. Instead, the 

evaluation of impacts under NEPA in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS focuses on a 

comprehensive discussion of the project’s potential impacts in terms of context, intensity, and 

duration and provides agency decision makers and the public with a comparison between the 

May 2014 Project and the F-B LGA.

3.2.2.6 CEQA Significance Criteria

The traffic impact criteria used in evaluating traffic LOS for roadway segments and signalized and 

unsignalized intersections during the project operation phase are presented in Section 3.2.3.5 of 

the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS and is included here (Authority and FRA 2014a, 

pages 3.2-10 and 3.2-11): 

Operational Phase

For roadway segments, the significance criteria are based on the change in V/C ratio, as follows:

• An impact is considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic results in a

reduction in LOS below D.

• For segments that are projected to operate at LOS E or F under baseline conditions, an

impact is considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic results in an

increase in the V/C ratio of 0.04 or more.

For signalized intersections, the significance criteria are based on an increase in delay based on 

LOS, as follows:

• An impact is considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic results in a

reduction in LOS below D.

• For intersections that are projected to operate at LOS E or F under baseline conditions, an

impact is considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic increases

average delay at an intersection by four seconds or more.

For unsignalized intersections, the significance criteria are based on an increase in delay for the 

worst movement for a multi-way stop and on the average intersection delay for an all-way stop, 

as follows:

• An impact is considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic results in a

reduction in LOS below D.

• For intersections projected to operate at LOS E or F under baseline conditions, an impact is

considered to be significant if the addition of project-related traffic increases delay by

five seconds or more, and if the intersection satisfies one or more traffic signal warrants for

more than one hour of the day.

At the request of Caltrans staff, freeway and ramp merge/diverge analysis has been conducted 

on State Route (SR) 204 at the proposed F Street interchange and at the 7th Standard Road 

interchange with SR 99. A substantial change from No Project to project conditions at a freeway 

mainline or merge/diverge area would be an increase in density as follows:

• A reduction in LOS to below LOS D

For freeway mainline or merge/diverge area that currently operates at LOS E or F:

• An increase in the density of 0.04 or more

The project would also have a significant effect on the environment if it would do any of the 

following:

• Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or

pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities
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• Result in inadequate emergency access

• Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (such as sharp curves or dangerous

intersections) or from incompatible uses (such as farm equipment)

Construction Phase

The project would have a significant effect on the environment if it would do any of the following:

• Result in inadequate emergency access

• Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (such as sharp curves or dangerous

intersections) or from incompatible uses (such as farm equipment), or create safety risks for

pedestrians and bicyclists

At the request of Caltrans staff, a freeway and ramp merge/diverge analysis has been conducted 

on SR 204 at the proposed F Street interchange. A substantial change from No Project to project 

conditions at a freeway mainline or merge/diverge area would be an increase in density as 

follows:

• A reduction in LOS to below LOS D

For freeway mainline or merge/diverge area that currently operates at LOS E or F:

• An increase in the density of 0.04 or more

3.2.3 Affected Environment

This section describes the affected environment related to transportation. The greatest potential 

for project-related transportation impacts is associated with traffic around the HSR station. 

Additionally, the F-B LGA alignment would result in roadway modifications that would also create 

traffic impacts. The F-B LGA also includes a MOIF in the city of Shafter that would generate traffic 

around the facility. Therefore, the study area consists of roadway segments and intersections

along the F-B LGA where traffic impacts are anticipated. The existing conditions in the study area 

are summarized by transportation mode or facility, including existing traffic volumes and operating 

conditions, transit facilities and services, air travel, non-motorized facilities, parking, and area 

freight and goods movement. Applicable plans, primarily Regional Transportation Plan and 

General Plan Transportation Elements, were reviewed to identify planned and programmed 

transportation improvements that should be considered in the setting, and to identify impacts.

The F-B LGA would not generate any new trips that would contribute to the regional circulation 

network with the exception of the MOIF and the HSR station. However, due to the proposed 

alignment, modifications would be required to the existing circulation system that includes 

roadway closures, realignment, redesign of existing interchanges, addition of new traffic signals

and roadway widening. As such, the modifications to the existing circulation system as a result of 

the proposed project would result in improved traffic operations as is illustrated in details in the FB LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017). 

The study area for this analysis is divided into four key sub-areas where impacts related to the 

F-B LGA are expected to occur. The four sub-areas are:

• City of Shafter

• Kern County

• City of Bakersfield

• Bakersfield Station Area

3.2.3.1 Summary of the May 2014 Project Affected Environment

This section provides a summary of the affected environment related to transportation for the May 

2014 Project.
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Regional Transportation System

Highways and Roads

The region contains several state routes as well as other regionally significant roadways that 

serve as connections to population centers outside of the Fresno to Bakersfield Corridor. Detailed 

description on the roadway system is provided in Section 3.2.4.1 of the Fresno to Bakersfield 

Section Final EIR/EIS.

Air Travel

Bakersfield Meadows Field provides commercial service to San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is 

located about 4.6 miles northwest of the proposed Bakersfield HSR station site at Truxtun 

Avenue. The Bakersfield Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport (noncommercial) located 

approximately 3.5 miles south of downtown Bakersfield. 

Freight, Rail and Bus Service

Regional rail freight (BNSF and UPRR) provides service to the May 2014 Project study area. 

Amtrak’s San Joaquin route runs several times a day between the San Francisco Bay Area, 

Sacramento, and Bakersfield, with bus connections to Southern California. The primary bus 

service in the region is Greyhound, which provides service to locations nationwide. Detailed 

description on the freight, rail and bus service is provided in Section 3.2.4.1 of the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS.

May 2014 Project Station Study Area

This section discusses existing transportation conditions around the proposed Truxtun Avenue

Station of the May 2014 Project to provide background information useful for analyzing potential 

impacts on local traffic conditions.

Highways and Roads

The proposed Truxtun Avenue Station site is located in the area west of Union Street, between 

Truxtun and California avenues. Each of these roadways has two to three lanes in each direction, 

generally with divided medians except near intersections. Union Street has an undercrossing at 

the BNSF Railway line. The site and vicinity include the Bakersfield Amtrak station and a BNSF 

freight service yard. Detailed description on the roadway system is provided in Section 3.2.4.5 of 

the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS.

Intersections

The Truxtun Avenue Station study area includes 72 intersections. Detailed description on the 

intersections is provided in Section 3.2.4.5 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS.

Transit

Public transportation in metropolitan Bakersfield includes local and regional buses, Amtrak trains, 

and paratransit services. The largest local bus transit system operator is Golden Empire Transit 

(GET). Detailed description regarding transit is provided in Section 3.2.4.5 of the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS. 

Non-Motorized Facilities

There are no existing bike facilities in the immediate vicinity of the Truxtun Avenue Station site. 

The nearest existing or planned bike lanes are on Chester Avenue, P and Q streets, and Twentyfirst Street (Kern COG 2014a). Pedestrian sidewalks are present on Truxtun, Union, and 

California avenues in the vicinity of the proposed station site. 

Parking Facilities

There are four parking lots located in the vicinity of the proposed station site. All four parking lots 

are approximately 0.5 mile, or less, from the proposed station site. 
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3.2.3.2 Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative

Regional Transportation System

Chapter 1.0 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS describes the deficits of the 

existing transportation conditions, including limitations of the connectivity between the Central 

Valleyand other metropolitan areas of the state (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 1-7 through 1-

24). The following subsections summarize the transportation network and facilities for the four 

sub-areas. 

City of Shafter

The northern terminus of the F-B LGA within the Shafter Area would be located just north of the 

city of Shafter, parallel and adjacent to the east side of the BNSF Railway (BNSF) and the 

southern terminus would be south of Cherry Avenue, from where the F-B LGA would begin to turn 

east to the city limits of Shafter north of Burbank Street. 

The F-B LGA including the proposed MOIF will require modifications to the local street system in 

the city of Shafter. The following intersections will be modified because of the F-B LGA:

1. Poplar Avenue: Existing BNSF at-grade crossing will be replaced by an overhead crossing

over both the BNSF and the proposed HSR tracks. Additionally, the project will add a traffic

signal at the new intersection of SR 43 and Poplar Avenue to SR 43 Connector plus a

northbound left-turn lane on SR 43.

2. Madera Avenue: To provide access to the MOIF, Madera Avenue would be closed south of

County Line Road 3 and an access provided to the MOIF from the intersection of Madera

Avenue and County Line Road 3.

3. Fresno Avenue: Existing BNSF at-grade crossing will be replaced by an underpass. Mettler

Avenue would be realigned to the east and a median added along Fresno Avenue thereby

converting the intersection of Fresno Avenue and Mettler Avenue from a full-access

intersection to right-in/right-out only. Additionally, the project will add a traffic signal at the

intersection of SR 43 and Fresno Avenue.

4. Shafter Avenue: Existing BNSF at-grade crossing will be replaced by an underpass and

existing alignment of both Tulare Avenue and Shafter Avenue will be modified. Additionally,

the project will add a traffic signal at the intersection of SR 43 and realigned Tulare Avenue.

5. Central Avenue: Existing BNSF at-grade crossing will be replaced by an underpass.

6. Lerdo Highway: Existing BNSF at-grade crossing will be replaced by an underpass and

certain turn restrictions added to the existing roadway configuration. Additionally, the project

will add a traffic signal at the intersection of Mannel Avenue and Lerdo Highway.

7. Los Angeles Avenue: After crossing E Lerdo Highway, the BNSF profile would be lowered

to match the existing track profile at E Los Angeles Avenue, while the HSR would remain on

an elevated fill section. The existing crossing at E Los Angeles Avenue would be closed and

traffic routed onto Beech Avenue. Additionally, the project will add a traffic signal at the

intersection of SR 43 and E Los Angeles Avenue plus a northbound left-turn lane on SR 43.

8. Riverside Street: The HSR would provide openings/undercrossings at Riverside Street.

Additionally, Riverside Street would be raised in place to cross over SR 43 and BNSF, then

lowered back to match existing elevations, allowing HSR to pass over.

9. Gold’s Avenue: Gold’s Avenue would be closed and no longer connect with Riverside

Street.

Regional rail freight (BNSF and UPRR) provides service to Shafter. Currently there is no 

passenger rail service in this sub-area. Bus service is provided by Kern Transit routes 110 and 

115.
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The area surrounding the proposed HSR alignment in the Shafter area has a street network 

consisting of arterials, collectors, and local streets generally laid out in a grid pattern. In addition 

to the arterial system, SR 43 is the only state route in the study area. SR 43 runs from the 

northwest corner of the study area southeast through central Shafter and then turns to run 

generally south. According to the City’s General Plan (City of Shafter 2005), it is designated as an 

arterial in the existing General Plan. It is currently constructed as a four-lane divided highway.

The classifications of the roadways in accordance with the City General Plan are as follows:

• Freeways (218-foot right-of-way or as determined by Caltrans) include continuous divided

highways with restricted access, intended to provide efficient movement of regional through

traffic. Freeways do not allow direct access to abutting private property, nor do they have

intersections with other roadways and highways. Access to freeways is restricted to widely

spaced interchanges. Caltrans standards for freeways shall apply.

• Principal Arterials (110-foot right-of-way) are continuous divided streets intended to move

large volumes of through traffic. Principal arterials should be designed with right-in/right-out

intersections and a smaller number of intersections providing full turning movements. Direct

access to abutting properties should be avoided where possible, except for large commercial

or industrial uses where access lines up with streets across the principal arterial, and where

consistent with minimizing breaks in through traffic movement.

• Arterials (104-foot right-of-way) are continuous divided streets intended to provide for the

efficient movement of through traffic. Arterials should be designed with few intersections.

Direct access to abutting properties should be avoided, except for large commercial or

industrial uses where access lines up with streets across the arterial, and where consistent

with minimizing breaks in through traffic movement. Arterials should not penetrate residential

neighborhoods and should not be located adjacent to schools.

• Collectors (66- to 92-foot right-of-way) are continuous streets intended to collect and

distribute traffic from local streets onto arterials. Depending upon the volume of traffic the

collectors will need to carry, collectors can be two-lane roadways with a 66-foot right-of-way,

up to a four-lane divided roadway with a painted median and a 92-foot right-of-way. Only twolane collectors should be permitted to penetrate into residential neighborhoods.

• Local Streets (52- to 66-foot right-of-way) provide access to abutting properties and are

designed to discourage through traffic within residential neighborhoods. Within residential

neighborhoods, local streets will have 52-foot to 60-foot rights-of-way, depending upon the

amount of traffic the road is intended to accommodate. Within commercial, business park,

and industrial areas, local streets would have larger rights-of-way, up to 66 feet.

The study area for the Shafter area analysis includes the extent of the roadway networks and 

intersections that may experience change in traffic volume due to modifications being proposed to 

the roadway network along the HSR alignment corridor and change in traffic volume of more than 

50 peak hour vehicular trips as a result of the proposed MOIF. Based on this assessment, 

37 study intersections and 43 roadway segments in the Shafter area were included in the 

analysis for the project.

The combined list of all study intersections and roadway segments follows. 

• Poplar Avenue/Dirt Road

• Poplar Avenue/Madera Avenue

• Poplar Avenue/SR 43

• Poplar Avenue/Future Leg

• Poplar Avenue/Fresno Avenue

• Poplar Avenue/Future Leg

• Poplar Avenue/Lerdo Highway
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• Future Leg/SR 43

• Dirt Road/Madera Avenue

• SR 43/Fresno Avenue

• Mettler Avenue/Fresno Avenue

• Dirt Road/Fresno Avenue

• SR 43/Tulare Avenue

• Shafter Avenue/Fresno Avenue

• Shafter Avenue/Tulare Avenue

• Shafter Avenue/SR 43

• Shafter Avenue/Lerdo Highway/Central Avenue

• Shafter Avenue/Los Angeles Street

• Walker Street/Tulare Avenue

• SR 43/Central Avenue

• Walker Street/Central Avenue

• SR 43/Lerdo Highway

• Mannel Avenue/Fresno Avenue

• Mannel Avenue/Tulare Avenue/Central Avenue

• Mannel Avenue/Lerdo Highway

• SR 43/Ash Avenue

• Beech Avenue/Lerdo Highway

• Beech Avenue/Ash Avenue

• Beech Avenue/Los Angeles Street

• SR 43/Los Angeles Street

• Beech Avenue/Los Angeles Street

• Beech Avenue/Riverside Street

• Gold’s Avenue/Ash Street

• Gold’s Avenue/Los Angeles Street

• Central Valley Highway/Riverside Street

• Gold’s Avenue/Riverside Street

• Cherry Avenue/Riverside Street

Figure 3.2-1 illustrates the study intersections. 

• Poplar Avenue, between Madera Avenue and SR 43

• Poplar Avenue, between SR 43 and Fresno Avenue

• Poplar Avenue, between Lerdo Highway and Pine Cone Street

• Shafter Avenue, between Madera Avenue and Fresno Avenue

• Shafter Avenue, between Tulare Avenue and SR 43

• Shafter Avenue, between SR 43 and Poso Avenue

• Shafter Avenue, between California Avenue and Lerdo Highway

• Shafter Avenue, between Atkinson Avenue and W Los Angeles Street

• Mannel Avenue, between Madera Avenue and Fresno Avenue

• Mannel Avenue, between Fresno Avenue and Redwood Drive

• Mannel Avenue, between Tulare Avenue and Calloway Street

• Beech Avenue, between State Avenue and Minter Avenue

• Beech Avenue, between Lerdo Highway and E Ash Avenue

• Beech Avenue, between E Los Angeles Avenue and Riverside Street

• Gold’s Avenue, between E Los Angeles Avenue and Riverside Street

• Madera Avenue, east of Poplar Avenue

• Fresno Avenue, west of SR 43

• Fresno Avenue, between SR 43 and Shafter Avenue

• Tulare Avenue, between N Wall Street and SR 43

• Tulare Avenue, between Shafter Avenue and Walker Street
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Figure 3.2-1 City of Shafter Study Intersections
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• Central Avenue, between James Street and SR 43

• Central Avenue, between SR 43 and Walker Street

• Lerdo Highway, between S Wall Street and Shafter Avenue

• Lerdo Highway, between Jackson Avenue and SR 43

• Lerdo Highway, between SR 43 and Mannel Avenue

• Lerdo Highway, east of Beech Avenue

• Ash Avenue, west of SR 43

• Ash Avenue, east of Beech Avenue

• Los Angeles Street, west of Shafter Avenue

• Los Angeles Street, between Shafter Avenue and Beech Avenue

• Los Angeles Street, between SR 43 and Beech Avenue

• Los Angeles Street, between Beech Avenue and Gold’s Avenue

• Riverside Street, west of SR 43

• Riverside Street, between SR 43 and Gold’s Avenue

• SR 43, north of Poplar Avenue

• SR 43, between Poplar Avenue and Fresno Avenue

• SR 43, south of Fresno Avenue

• SR 43, south of Shafter Avenue

• SR 43, north of Lerdo Highway

• SR 43, south of Lerdo Highway

• SR 43, north of E Los Angeles Avenue

• Central Valley Highway, north of Riverside Street

• Central Valley Highway, south of Riverside Street

Figure 3.2-2 shows the average daily traffic (ADT), number of lanes, and speeds for these 

roadway segments.

An analysis of existing roadway segments’ daily operating conditions was conducted based on 

the V/C ratio. A total of 43 roadway segments were identified for analysis. Existing roadway 

segment analysis shows all roadway segments operate at LOS C or better. More details on LOS 

analysis of the roadway segments are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017). 

Figure 3.2-3 shows the existing intersection operating conditions in terms of LOS. All but 5 of the 

37 intersections operate at LOS C or better, as shown in Table 3.2-3. More details on LOS 

analysis at the study intersections are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Table 3.2-3 Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service D, E or F under Existing 

Conditions – City of Shafter

No. Intersection Control Existing Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS

3 Poplar Avenue/SR 43 Two-Way Stop 23.0 C 27.0 D

10 SR 43/Fresno Avenue Two-Way Stop 29.6 D 14.8 B

13 SR 43/Tulare Avenue Two-Way Stop 27.7 D 37.9 E

25 Mannel Avenue/Lerdo Highway Two-Way Stop 23.8 C 28.7 D

30 SR 43/Los Angeles Street All-Way Stop 36.5 E 23.1 C

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017

Bold = Exceeds LOS Standard

Delay = Average control delay in seconds. (For two-way stop and one-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.) 

LOS = levels-of-service

SR = State Route
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Kern County

South of the Shafter city limits, the F-B LGA would turn east along the north side of Burbank 

Street and then turn southeast at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). The alignment would 

continue on fill/embankment until just after crossing the Beardsley Canal and would use individual 

bridges to cross over Driver Road, Zachary Avenue, the Calloway Canal, Zerker Road, and the 

Friant-Kern and Lerdo Canals. Verdugo Lane would also be left open as a farm road crossing 

rather than a full roadway opening. At 7th Standard Road, the F-B LGA would pass through the 

existing roadway fill section; therefore, the roadway would be raised to cross over the HSR. 

The modifications to the 7th Standard Road profile would begin at the east edge of the Beardsley 

Canal Bridge rising up and over the F-B LGA and UPRR and coming back down to meet existing 

grade near Quinn Road, east of SR 99. The 7th Standard Road profile increase will require the 

removal and construction of bridges over the UPRR and SR 99 as well as raising the 

intersections with Coffee Road and Golden State Avenue. As part of the roadway work, a new onramp connection to SR 99 southbound would be added for westbound traffic. 

The area surrounding the proposed HSR alignment in the 7th Standard Road interchange study 

area has a street network consisting of arterials, collectors, and local streets generally laid out in 

a grid pattern. SR 99 and SR 65 are the only two state routes in the study area. SR 99 runs from 

the northwest corner of the study area southeast through unincorporated County land to enter the 

city of Bakersfield at the southeast end of the study area. SR 65 begins from SR 99 just south of 

7th Standard Road and runs north through the study area.

The classifications of the roadways in accordance with the County’s General Plan are as follows:

• Expressway: Four travel lanes with minimum 110-foot right-of-way

• Arterial (Major Highway): Minimum 110-foot right-of-way

• Collector (Secondary Highway): Minimum 90-foot right-of-way

• Commercial-Industrial Street: Minimum 60-foot right-of-way

• Local Streets (Select Local Road): Minimum 60-foot right-of-way

Since most of the F-B LGA passes through rural areas of the county, minimal, if any traffic impact 

is anticipated in those areas. The only area where any traffic impact will occur is around the SR

99/7th Standard Road interchange, where proposed alignment modifications will be made to the 

interchange. Therefore, the study area for the unincorporated County area analysis includes the 

extent of the roadway networks and intersections that may experience changes in traffic volume 

due to modifications being proposed to the roadway network around the 7th Standard Road 

interchange with SR 99. Based on this assessment, 18 study intersections and 15 roadway 

segments were included in the analysis for the project.

• Endes Street/Petrol Road

• Quinn Road/Petrol Road

• Endes Street/Saco Road

• Quinn Road/McMurtrey Avenue

• Coffee Road/7th Standard Road

• Golden State Highway/7th Standard Road

• Quinn Road-SR 99 Northbound/7th Standard Road

• Industry Parkway Drive/Merle Haggard Drive

• SR 65/Merle Haggard Drive

• Pegasus Drive/Merle Haggard Drive

• Coffee Road/Snow Road

• Fruitvale Avenue/Snow Road

• Dole Court/Snow Road

• Norris Road/Snow Road
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• Norris Road/Knudsen Road

• Roberts Lane/Pegasus Drive/Norris Road

• SR 99 Southbound Ramps/Snow Road (future intersection)

• SR 99 Northbound Ramps/Snow Road (future intersection)

Figure 3.2-4 illustrates the study intersections. 

• Endes Street, south of Petrol Road

• Coffee Road, south of 7th Standard Road

• Quinn Road, between McMurtrey Avenue and 7th Standard Road

• All America City Highway, south of Merle Haggard Drive

• Pegasus Street, south of Merle Haggard Drive

• Golden State Highway, north of Snow Road

• Pegasus Street, north of Norris Road

• Roberts Lane, south of Norris Road

• Petrol Road west of Quinn Road

• McMurtrey Avenue, west of Quinn Road

• 7th Standard Road, between Golden State Highway and Quinn Road

• Merle Haggard Drive, between Quinn Road and Industry Parkway Drive

• Snow Road, between Dole Court and Norris Road

• Norris Road, east of Knudsen Drive

• Norris Road, east of Pegasus Drive

Figure 3.2-5 illustrates study roadway segments and provides the ADT, number of lanes, and 

speed.

An analysis of existing roadway segments’ daily operating conditions was conducted based on 

the V/C ratio. A total of 15 roadway segments were identified for analysis. Existing roadway 

segment analysis (Table 3.2-4) shows all but one of the 15 roadway segments operate at LOS C 

or better. More details on LOS analysis of the roadway segments are included in the F-B LGA 

TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Table 3.2-4 Roadway Segments Operating at Levels-of-Service D, E or F under Existing 

Conditions – Kern County

No. Roadway Segment ADT Number of Lanes 

(NE or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Volume-toCapacity RatioLOS 

14 Norris Road, east of 

Knudsen Drive

13,446 1/1 Two-Lane Collector 0.90 D

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 

BOLD = Deficient LOS

LOS is based on volume-to-capacity ratios.

ADT = Average Daily Traffic LOS = levels-of-service

NE = North/East SW = South/West
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Figure 3.2-6 shows the existing intersection operating conditions in terms of LOS. All but 3 of the 

18 intersections operate at LOS C or better, as shown in Table 3.2-5. More details on LOS 

analysis at the study intersections are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Table 3.2-5 Existing Peak Hour Intersection Levels-of-Service – Kern County

No. Intersection Control Existing Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

8 Industry Parkway Drive/Merle Haggard Drive Signalized 36.4 D 31.7 C

12 Fruitvale Avenue/Snow Road Two-Way Stop 26.5 D 44.3 E

14 Norris Road/Snow Road Two-Way Stop 28.1 D 20.7 C

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Bold = Exceeds LOS standard

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.) 

LOS = levels-of-service

An analysis of SR 99 mainline segments and ramp merge/diverge areas was conducted at the 

7th Standard Road interchange. All of the freeway mainline and merge/diverge areas operate at 

LOS C or better. More details on LOS analysis at the study intersections are included in the F-B 

LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

City of Bakersfield

This sub-area only includes analysis of areas within the city that are affected due to roadway 

closures and modifications by the F-B LGA and does not include any impacts from the HSR

station. Within the city of Bakersfield, the F-B LGA would run generally parallel and adjacent to 

the UPRR corridor. Throughout the city of Bakersfield, the F-B LGA would be on a viaduct.

Following are the roadway modifications that will require rerouting of traffic along the alignment:

• Golden State Avenue South Frontage Road

• 24th Street blocked off at SR 204

• Sumner Street: No westbound left turns or northbound left turns allowed between Truxtun

Avenue and Baker Street with the exception of the intersections of Sumner Street with Baker

Street, Beale Avenue, and Truxtun Avenue, which will continue to be full access

• Miller Street

• Haley Street

• Edison Highway: Only one westbound and eastbound lane between Mount Vernon Avenue

and Oswell Street

The area surrounding the proposed Bakersfield HSR Station has a street network consisting of 

arterials, collectors, and local streets generally laid out in a grid pattern. In addition to the arterial 

system, there are four state routes that would provide access to the proposed station alternative: 

SR 99, SR 58, SR 204, and SR 178. The major highways and roads are described in Section 

4.4.2 of the F-B TATR with the exception of SR 204. The F-B TATR also includes the 

classifications of the roadways according to the Bakersfield General Plan.
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SR 204 is a north-south highway connecting SR 58 and SR 99 within the city of Bakersfield. It 

operates as an urban arterial south of F Street and as a freeway north of F Street. The proposed 

F-B LGA Station proposes to add an interchange with SR 204 at F Street. This will result in 

SR 204 operating as a freeway north of M Street.

This sub-area only includes analysis of areas within the city that are affected due to roadway 

closures and modifications by the F-B LGA and does not include any impacts from the HSR station.

The station area analysis is included below. Based on this assessment, six study intersections and 

six roadway segments were included in the analysis for the City of Bakersfield sub-area. 

• SR 204/Sumner Street

• Baker Street/Sumner Street

• Beale Avenue/Sumner Street

• Brown Street/Truxtun Avenue

• Oswell Front Street West/Edison Highway

• Oswell Front Street East/Edison Highway

Figure 3.2-7 illustrates the study intersections. 

• Sumner Street, between SR 204 and Baker Street

• Sumner Street, between Baker Street and Beale Avenue

• Sumner Street, between Beale Avenue and Brown Street

• Truxtun Avenue, between Beale Avenue and Brown Street

• Edison Highway, between Washington Street and Mount Vernon Avenue

• Edison Highway, between Mount Vernon Avenue and Oswell Street

Figure 3.2-8 illustrates study roadway segments and provides the ADT, number of lanes, and 

speed.

An analysis of existing roadway segments’ daily operating conditions was conducted based on the 

V/C ratio. A total of six roadway segments were identified for analysis. Existing roadway segment 

analysis shows all the roadway segments operate at LOS C or better. More details on LOS 

analysis of the roadway segments are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Figure 3.2-9 shows the existing intersection operating conditions in terms of LOS. All but one of 

the six intersections operates at LOS C or better, as shown in Table 3.2-6. More details on LOS 

analysis at the study intersections are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Table 3.2-6 Existing Intersection Levels-of-Service – City of Bakersfield

No. Intersection Control Existing Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

4 Brown Street/Truxtun Avenue TWSC 30.1 D 76.1 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.).

BOLD = Exceeds LOS standard

LOS = levels-of-service

TWSC = two-way stop-controlled
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Figure 3.2-8 City of Bakersfield Roadway Segments
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Bakersfield Station Study Area

This section discusses existing transportation conditions around the proposed F Street Station of 

the F-B LGA to provide background information useful for analyzing potential impacts on local 

traffic conditions.

The proposed F Street Station would be located at the intersection of F Street and SR 204. To

facilitate vehicle circulation at the proposed F Street Station, F Street would be grade separated 

and cross under SR 204. The general location of this station is immediately east of the Kern River

Parkway and the area around the station is well developed.

The region contains several state routes and regionally significant roadways that serve as 

connections to population centers outside of the F-B LGA Corridor. Figure 3.2-10 illustrates state 

routes and other regionally important roadways in the vicinity of the F-B LGA.

The F-B LGA’s proposed F Street Station site is located at F Street, Chester Avenue, and Golden 

State Avenue (SR 204/99B) at the northern edge of downtown Bakersfield. SR 204/99B is a main 

artery through Bakersfield that connects to SR 99 and SR 178. F Street provides direct access to 

the downtown core to the south; Chester Avenue also provides access to the downtown as well 

as to industrial, residential, and park uses to the north. East of the proposed station site, 34th 

Street provides east-west access to the station site.

Several new freeway corridors are included in the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan; 

however, these projects are not funded and may still require adoption of the corridors (City of 

Bakersfield and Kern County 2015). The planned freeway and road improvements, (both the 

Truxtun Avenue station and the F Street station), which may potentially cross the F-B LGA, are 

the Hageman Road Flyover (EA 08-484500), the Rosedale Highway Off Ramp (EA 06-48462), 

the 24th Street Improvements (EA 06-493900 and EA 06-484700), and the Centennial Corridor 

Project. 

Figure 3.2-11 shows the existing roadway designations for this area.

Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport provides commercial service to San Francisco and Los 

Angeles. It is located about 3.5 miles northwest of the proposed F Street Station site. The 

Bakersfield Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport (noncommercial) located approximately 

3.5 miles south of downtown Bakersfield.

Regional rail freight (BNSF and UPRR) provides service to Bakersfield. The frequency of freight 

service varies, but it has been reported in Fresno at 42 to 47 trains per day for the BNSF Railway, 

25 to 30 per day for the UPRR, and 1 per day in Hanford for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad 

(Fresno COG 2010b). Passenger rail (Amtrak’s San Joaquin route) operates several times a day 

between the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Bakersfield, with bus connections to 

Southern California. Intercity passenger bus service (primarily Greyhound) provides service to 

destinations nationwide. Greyhound Trailways also provides charter service to Yosemite Valley. 

Transportes InterCalifornias provides additional regional bus service in the Fresno area. These 

are further described in Section 3.2.4.1 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS 

(Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-18).
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Figure 3.2-10 Regionally Significant Roads in Bakersfield
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A total of 63 roadway segments were identified for analysis. This includes segments identified for 

both station alternatives—i.e., Truxtun Avenue Station and F Street Station (May 2014 Project and FB LGA)—as well as segments exclusively analyzed for either of the two alternatives. Figure 3.2-12

and Figure 3.2-13 show the ADT, number of lanes, and speeds for these roadway segments. As 

shown in Table 3.2-7, all but 10 of the 64 roadway segments operate at LOS C or better. More 

details on LOS analysis of the roadway segments are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and 

FRA 2017). 

Table 3.2-7 Roadway Segments Operating at Levels-of-Service D, E or F under Existing 

Conditions

No. Roadway Segment ADT Number of 

Lanes 

(NE or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

V/C2 LOS 

1 Oak Street, between SR 178 and Truxtun 

Avenue

29,642 2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

0.99 E

33 Olive Drive, between Knudsen Drive and SR 99 

Southbound Ramps

56,905 3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 0.95 E

39 Rosedale Highway, between Camino Del Rio 

Court and SR 99 Southbound Ramps

54,340 3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 0.91 E

40 SR 178, between Buck Owens Boulevard and 

Oak Street

54,610 3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 0.91 E

41 SR 178, between Oak Street and D Street 64,713 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 1.62 F

42 SR 178, between D Street and Chester Avenue 30,380 0/3 One-Way Arterial 1.01 F

43 23rd Street, between D Street and F Street 28,403 3/0 One-Way Arterial 0.95 E

44 23rd Street, between F Street and Chester 

Avenue

30,190 3/0 One-Way Arterial 1.01 F

47 Truxtun Avenue, between Bahamas Drive and 

Oak Street

54,219 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 1.36 F

54 California Avenue, between Real Road and Oak 

Street

45,493 2/3 Five-Lane Arterial 0.91 E

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 2 Capacity based on City of Bakersfield’s General Plan, December 2007. On three-lane roadway segments, the V/C is based on a per lane capacity.

Bold = Exceeds LOS Standard (LOS C)

LOS based on V/C ratios. 

ADT = Average Daily Traffic SR = State Route 

LOS = levels-of-service SW = South/West NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity ratio

The study area for the F-B LGA’s proposed F Street Station includes the extent of the roadway 

networks and intersections that may experience change in traffic volume of more than 50 peak hour 

vehicular trips as a result of the project. As a conservative approach, additional intersections and 

roadway segments were included in the analysis where the project adds fewer than 50 trips and the 

project may have significant impacts based on recommendations from City of Bakersfield staff. 

Based on the 50 peak hour project trips threshold and discussion with City staff, 43 additional study 

intersections and 18 new roadway segments were included in the analysis for the project. Thus, this 

analysis evaluates a total of 115 intersections and 64 roadway segments, some of which are 

common to both alternatives (May 2014 Project and F-B LGA). Figure 3.2-14 illustrates the study 

intersections. Figure 3.2-15 shows the existing intersection operating conditions in terms of LOS. All 

but 34 of the 115 intersections operate at LOS C or better, as shown in Table 3.2-8. More details on 

LOS analysis at the study intersections are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).
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Table 3.2-8 Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service D, E or F under Existing 

Conditions

No. Intersection Control Existing Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

2 Coffee Road/Hageman Road Signalized 25.3 C 36.7 D

3 Patton Way/Olive Drive Signalized 33.6 C 39.7 D

5 Fruitvale Avenue/Olive Drive Signalized 27.6 C 35.9 D

6 Fruitvale Avenue/Hageman Road Signalized 48.9 D 55.4 E

7 Mohawk Street/Hageman Road One-Way Stop 65.9 F >180 F

8 Mohawk Street/Rosedale Highway Signalized 73.0 E >180 F

9 Knudsen Drive/Olive Drive Signalized 128.2 F 127.1 F

12 SR 99 Southbound Ramps/Olive Drive One-Way Stop 56.5 F >180 F

13 State Road/SR 99 Northbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 46.1 E 47.7 E

14 State Road/Olive Drive Signalized 35.6 D 88.2 F

16 Shopping Center Driveway/Rosedale Highway Signalized 12.8 B 35.2 D

17 Camino Del Rio Court/Rosedale Highway Signalized 37.4 D 34.2 C

21 Buck Owens Boulevard-SR 99 Northbound Ramps/

Rosedale Highway

Signalized 38.7 D 43.8 D

22 Oak Street/Rosedale Highway-24th Street Signalized 115.1 F 68.1 E

26 Oak Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 142.5 F 121.7 F

27 Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps/California Avenue Signalized 52.0 D 55.9 E

29 Oak Street/California Avenue Signalized 33.7 C 42.3 D

30 Stockdale Highway/Brundage Lane Signalized 28.0 C 37.9 D

34 F Street/SR 204 Signalized 44.3 D 66.8 E

35 F Street/30th Street Signalized 31.7 C 40.7 D

36 F Street/24th Street Signalized 33.9 C 46.9 D

37 F Street/23rd Street Signalized 70.7 E 71.6 E

54 Chester Avenue/California Avenue Signalized 39.7 D 38.7 D

58 L Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 40.0 D 31.9 C

80 Union Avenue/Columbus Street Signalized 41.8 D 26.1 C

81 Union Avenue/34th Street-Bernard Street Signalized 45.1 D 27.0 C

86 Union Avenue/19th Street Signalized 29.6 C 45.1 D

87 Union Avenue/18th Street Signalized 27.0 C 39.9 D

89 Union Avenue/California Avenue Signalized 36.5 D 27.4 C

91 Union Avenue-SR 58 Westbound Ramps/Brundage Lane Signalized 37.7 D 41.7 D

96 Tulare Street/Truxtun Avenue Two-Way Stop 27.4 D 30.6 D

101 Beale Avenue/Jefferson Street-SR 178 Westbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 27.7 D 21.9 C
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No. Intersection Control Existing Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

102 Beale Avenue/Flower Street Signalized 17.5 B 37.3 D

112 Mt. Vernon Avenue/SR 58 Westbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 149.6 F 60.0 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay represented is average delay at signalized intersections and average delay on controlled approaches at unsignalized intersections. Delay is in 

seconds per vehicle. Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement). 

Bold = Exceeds LOS standard (LOS C)

LOS = levels-of-service

SR = State Route

Caltrans requested analysis of SR 204 mainline segments and ramp merge/diverge analysis at 

the proposed F Street interchange that would be constructed as part of the F-B LGA’s proposed F 

Street Station. Under existing conditions, SR 204 is an at-grade signalized intersection with F 

Street. Existing highway segment analysis shows that the westbound segment on SR 204 east of 

F Street operates unsatisfactorily under both a.m. and p.m. peak hour conditions. More details on 

LOS analysis of the highway segments are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA

2017). 

Transit operations along the May 2014 Project were described in Section 3.2.4.5 of the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-50). 

Public transportation in metropolitan Bakersfield includes local buses, intercity buses, Amtrak

trains, and paratransit services. These are described in detail in Section 4.4.6 of the F-B TATR 

(Authority and FRA 2014c). The main bus service operating within Bakersfield is the GET District. 

Detailed information about the GET District can be found in Chapter 3.2 of the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-50). The GET 

Maintenance Facility is located within the footprint of the proposed F Street Station site. The 

proposed F Street Station is also located six blocks north of the GET Downtown Transit Center, 

which is located at 23rd Street and Chester Street. Transit operations along the F-B LGA are 

included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017).

Table 3.2-9 highlights the bus routes for GET (GET District 2012).

Table 3.2-9 Existing Golden Empire Transit Bus Routes and Weekday Service Frequency

Bus Routes – Bakersfield Frequency (Min) Weekdays

Route 21 – CSUB/Bakersfield College 30

Route 22 – CSUB/Oildale 15

Route 41 – Valley Plaza/Cottonwood/Bakersfield College 30

Route 42 – Panama Lane/Westchester 30

Route 43 – Truxtun Avenue/Bakersfield College 30

Route 44 – White Lane/Bakersfield College 30

Route 45 – Oildale/Foothill 30

Route 46 – Stockdale/Foothill 30

Route 47 – Panama Lane/Truxtun Avenue 30

Route 61 – Panama Lane/CSUB/Bakersfield College 60
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Bus Routes – Bakersfield Frequency (Min) Weekdays

Route 62 – Ridgeview/Greenfield/Valley Plaza 60

Route 81 – Valley Plaza/Downtown/Bakersfield College 30

Route 82 – CSUB/Rosedale 60

Route 83 – Half Moon/S Union 45

Route 84 – Northwest/Downtown 60

Route 92 – Tejon Ranch Commerce Center Express/Downtown 60––120

Source: Golden Empire Transit District (www.getbus.org/new-system-maps-timetables) 

CSUB = California State University, Bakersfield

min = minimum

Details regarding bike paths and pedestrian sidewalks near the May 2014 Project’s Truxtun 

Avenue Station are included in Section 3.2.4.5 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS 

(Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-51). 

For the F-B LGA’s proposed F Street Station, the nearest existing bike lanes or paths are on 

Chester Avenue adjacent to the station site. Additional bike lanes also exist along P and Q 

Streets, 21st Street, 30th Street, 34th Street, and the Kern River Parkway, while there are 

planned bike lanes along Edison Highway to the east of the proposed station and near the 

intersection of Airport Drive and Golden State Avenue north of the Kern River and the proposed 

station area (City of Bakersfield and Kern County 2010). Pedestrian sidewalks are present on F 

Street and Chester Avenue in the vicinity of the proposed F Street Station location.

There are 68 parcels that are currently used as parking lots located in the vicinity of the proposed 

station site, totaling 30.35 acres. All parking lots are located approximately 0.5 mile, or less, from 

the proposed station site (KernCOG 2014). The F Street Station site would include 11.75 acres of 

surface and structured parking. Surface parking would be designated on 7 acres with a planned 

parking capacity of 762 vehicles. Six seven-story parking structures would be located on the 

station site (on approximately 4.7 acres). The parking structures would include one basement 

level and a roof deck parking level, and would have total parking capacity for 4,438 vehicles. The 

total parking capacity (surface parking lots and parking structures) for the station site would 

accommodate parking for 5,200 vehicles.

3.2.4 Environmental Consequences

3.2.4.1 Summary of Analysis for the May 2014 Project 

This section describes the impacts related to transportation for the May 2014 Project.

The May 2014 Project would not remove existing at-grade crossings of the BNSF Railway

between Poplar Avenue in Shafter and Oswell Street in Bakersfield. Project operation would 

increase traffic congestion at numerous intersections around the Bakersfield Truxtun Avenue 

Station. Prior to mitigation, impacts would be significant under CEQA. Mitigation measures for 

operational impacts include a wide variety of roadway improvements including restriping, 

installation of signals, modification of signal timing, and roadway widening. Following mitigation, 

the impacts would be less than significant under CEQA. However, effects on the local circulation 

would occur in the congested areas of Bakersfield from the extension of the duration of peak 

periods of congestion. The effect of this increased congestion would be less than significant 

under CEQA.

The May 2014 Project would result in permanent road closures in urban and rural areas. The 

Authority would provide suitable access for property owners affected by these road closures; 

therefore, the effect of road closures the impact would be less than significant under CEQA. In 

the rural areas, the roads proposed for closure have very low traffic volumes and necessary traffic 

diversions can be accomplished without causing any significant traffic impacts under NEPA and 
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under CEQA. Where these impacts would occur in the congested urban areas of Bakersfield, 

which could extend the duration of peak periods of congestion, these project impacts are less 

than significant under CEQA.

Potential construction-related cumulative impacts on transportation would include temporary road 

closures and delays; however, avoidance and minimization measures would reduce these delays. 

The cumulative effect of project construction related to travel delay is not cumulatively 

considerable under CEQA. 

Potential operations-related cumulative impacts on transportation would include specific local 

impacts, such as road closures and crossings. At a local level, the project in combination with 

other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects would decrease the LOS on some 

roadway segments and at intersections in the vicinity of the Bakersfield Truxtun Avenue Station; 

however, incorporated project mitigation measures would ensure operating conditions would not 

decrease below LOS D. Therefore, the cumulative operation impacts would not be cumulatively 

considerable under CEQA. 

Following mitigation, the traffic effects at all intersections would be less than significant under 

CEQA. However, effects on the local circulation would occur in the congested areas of 

Bakersfield from the extension of the duration of peak periods of congestion. The effect of this 

increased congestion would be less than significant under CEQA.

Some localized effects would result from the May 2014 Project alternative, such as local road 

closures andintersection impacts. Local roads that serve the proposed station site would have 

increased traffic as people redirect their travelroutes.

• Under Existing Plus May 2014 Project Truxtun Avenue Station conditions, none of the

roadway segments and three intersections would experience significant impacts in the

Truxtun Avenue Station area.

• Under Future (2035) Plus Truxtun Avenue Station conditions, none of the roadway segments

and 11 intersections would experience significant impacts in the Truxtun Avenue Station

area.

• Along the May 2014 Project Alignment, 14 local roads would be closed and traffic would be

diverted to adjacent roads. These are described in Section 3.2.5.1 of the Fresno to

Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-51 through 3.2-63).

Figure 3.2-16 shows the Future (2035) Plus Truxtun Avenue Station intersection LOS for the 

station area. 

3.2.4.2 No Project Alternative

The Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS describes the No Project Alternative and the 

inevitable congestion on regional roadways, despite planned improvements, because anticipated 

growth would outpace roadway expansion (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-63 through 3.2-

66). 

The No Project Alternative represents the year 2035 traffic conditions without the HSR Project. 

Theforecast growth in traffic conditions in the year 2035 is based on the regional forecasts from 

KernCOG for land use and traffic growth. The No Project Alternative was developed from the 

following sources of information (Kern COG 2014a):

• State Transportation Implementation Program

• Regional Transportation Plans, financially constrained projects for all modes of travel

• Airport Master Plans

• Intercity passenger rail plans
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Roadway segment and intersection analyses were performed for the No Project Alternative for 

the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS, incorporating the transportation improvements 

identified in this section in the vicinity of each proposed station location (Authority and FRA

2014a, pages 3.2-65 and 3.2-66). This analysis was updated for preparation of the supplemental 

analysis to create a uniform future baseline for comparison between the May 2014 Project and 

the F-B LGA.

The following is an analysis of the No Project Alternative for transportation movements; the 

description of anticipated projects and capacity in the region are outlined in Fresno to Bakersfield

Section Final EIR/EIS Section 2.4 (Authority and FRA 2014a, pages 2-37 to 2-54). The 

transportation facility analysis incorporated the anticipated changes in travel patterns for the 

projected increase in population and employment. As stated in Fresno to Bakersfield Section 

Final EIR/EIS, between 2009 and 2035, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) are projected to increase by 

75 percent in Kern County (Authority and FRA 2014a, page 1-13). This establishes the 

background for the following assessment of the transportation infrastructure. 

Highway and Roadway Element

Planned highway improvements under the No Project Alternative will partially address the growth

in travel, but will not add substantial capacity to the system for intercity travel. These 

improvements represent incremental solutions to capacity constraints on the regionalroad 

network, but would not provide the needed capacity to address anticipated regional growthand 

meet Caltrans traffic movement minimum standards.

The forecast growth in population and traffic that will increase future traffic volumes and the 

planned improvements that would help reduce congestion was included in estimating the future 

No Project Alternative conditions. Intersections and roadway segments that are projected to 

operate at LOS of E or F in 2035 under the No Project Alternative would be operating at an LOS 

that is at or below a locally acceptable condition regardless of whether the HSR is constructed.

Aviation Element

Chapter 1, Project Purpose, Need, and Objectives of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final 

EIR/EIS, describes the trends statewide and at the Bakersfield Airport (Authority and FRA 2014a, 

pages 1-9 to 1-21). Although enplanements have grown in number nationally and statewide (at 

major airports), within the proposed HSR service area, Bakersfield Airport currently serves San 

Francisco and Los Angeles international airports with a limited number of flights each day. In the 

next 20 years, total aircraft operations are estimated to increase 20 percent.

Intercity Common Carrier Element

Conventional Passenger Rail

Planned improvements to the San Joaquin Amtrak route are anticipated to reduce travel time to 

fewer than six hours between Bakersfield and Oakland at an average speed of 60 miles per hour 

with the potential to reach speeds of upwards of 90 miles per hour (Caltrans 2013). The trends in 

intercity passenger rail service in northern California show that reliable train service, cost-effective 

prices, and more frequent train service between business centers results in increased ridership. 

Supporting examples can be found in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority

and FRA 2014a, page 1-16).

Intercity Passenger Bus Service

Greyhound and Trailways bus lines provide scheduled bus service through the San Joaquin

Valley along SR 99. While intercity bus service is likely to increase in the future, there are no 

documented plans for service expansion. Continued service is an element of the No Project 

Alternative; however, these bus lines serve only a very small portion of the intercity travel market. 

Without changes, it is expected that demand would remain steady and incremental growthof 

ridership would occur; however, some service reliability would be sacrificed due toincreased 

congestion anticipated on SR 99.
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Freight Rail Element

While the national trend for freight rail traffic has been growing, with a 31.4 percent increase in 

ton-miles of freight activity between 1997 and 2007 (Bureau of Transportation Statistics 2010), 

the local lines between Fresno and Bakersfield have not fluctuated greatly. While trucking is the 

dominant mode for moving freight in the study area, rail accounted for 11 percent of the total 

tonnage of freight movement through the region in 2000. Details regarding freight rail capacities 

and growth can be found in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA

2014a, page 1-15).

No Project Alternative Roadway Segment and Intersection Impacts

Peak hour turning movement volumes for intersections were developed using existing counts and 

the future approach and departure volumes, based on the methodologies contained in National 

Cooperative Highway Research Program Report (NCHRP) 255: Highway Traffic Data for 

Urbanized Area Project Planning and Design (Transportation Research Board, December 1982). 

Detailed LOS analysis and results are included in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017). 

Daily roadway segment volumes were developed using the same methodology.

City of Shafter

Table 3.2-10 shows the roadway segments that are anticipated to operate below LOS D under 

year 2035 No Project conditions. Table 3.2-11 shows the intersections that are anticipated to 

operate below LOS D under year 2035 No Project conditions.

Table 3.2-10 Year 2035 No Project Roadway Segments Operating at Levels-of-Service E or 

F – City of Shafter

No. Roadway Segment Number of 

Lanes

(NE or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Daily 

Volume

Future NoBuild 

Conditions

V/C LOS 

41 SR 43, north of E Los Angeles Avenue 1/1 Two-Lane Arterial 28,383 1.42 F

42 Central Valley Highway, north of Riverside Street 1/1 Two-Lane Arterial 24,581 1.23 F

43 Central Valley Highway, south of Riverside Street 1/1 Two-Lane Arterial 24,546 1.23 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 

LOS is based on volume-to-capacity ratios.

BOLD = Deficient LOS 

LOS = levels-of-service NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

SR = State Route SW = South/West 

Table 3.2-11 Year 2035 No Project Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service E or F – 

City of Shafter

No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

3 Poplar Avenue/SR 43 Two-Way Stop 91.9 F >180 F

10 SR 43/Fresno Avenue Two-Way Stop >180 F 61.6 F

13 SR 43/Tulare Avenue Two-Way Stop 81.0 F >180 F

25 Mannel Avenue/Lerdo Highway Two-Way Stop 37.4 E 65.2 F

26 SR 43/Ash Avenue Two-Way Stop 40.6 E 87.6 F
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No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

30 SR 43/Los Angeles Street Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F

35 SR 43/Riverside Street Two-Way Stop >180 F 10.9 B

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

BOLD = Exceeds levels-of-service standard 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

LOS = levels-of-service

Kern County

Table 3.2-12 shows the roadway segments that are anticipated to operate below LOS D under 

year 2035 No Project conditions. LOS = levels-of-serviceNE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

SR = State Route SW = South/West 

Table 3.2-13 shows the intersections that are anticipated to operate below LOS D under year 

2035 No Project conditions. For freeway mainline and ramp merge/diverge analysis at the SR 99 

and 7th Standard Road interchange, all segments and merge/diverge areas operate at a 

satisfactory LOS. 

Table 3.2-12 Year 2035 No Project Roadway Segments Operating at Levels-of-Service E or 

F – Kern County

No. Roadway Segment Number of 

Lanes (NE 

or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Daily 

Volume

Future 

No-Build 

Conditions

V/C LOS 

2 Coffee Road, south of 7th Standard Road 1/1 Two-Lane Arterial 22,826 1.14 F

4 All America City Highway, south of Merle 

Haggard Drive 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 38,073 0.95 E 

11 7th Standard Road, between Golden State 

Highway and Quinn Road 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 51,923 1.30 F 

13 Snow Road, between Dole Court and Norris 

Road 1/1 Two-Lane Arterial 29,421 1.47 F 

14 Norris Road, east of Knudsen Drive 1/1 Two-Lane Collector 25,580 1.71 F

15 Norris Road, east of Pegasus Drive 1/1 Two-Lane Collector 14,760 0.98 E

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 

BOLD = Deficient LOS LOS is based on volume-to-capacity ratios.

LOS = levels-of-service NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

SR = State Route SW = South/West 

Table 3.2-13 Year 2035 No Project Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service E or F – 

Kern County

No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

5 Coffee Road/7th Standard Road Signalized 154.1 F 172.2 F
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A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

6 Golden State Highway/7th Standard Road Signalized 136.5 F 123.7 F

11 Coffee Road/Snow Road Signalized 75.9 E 158.0 F

12 Fruitvale Avenue/Snow Road Two-Way Stop >180 F 48.1 E

13 Dole Court/Snow Road Two-Way Stop >180 F 12.6 B

14 Norris Road/Snow Road Two-Way Stop 10.0 A >180 F

15 Norris Road/Knudsen Road Two-Way Stop 25.0 C 68.2 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017

BOLD = Exceeds LOS standard

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement).

LOS = levels-of-service

City of Bakersfield

All the roadway segments are anticipated to operate below LOS D under year 2035 No Project 

conditions. Table 3.2-14 shows the intersections that are anticipated to operate below LOS D 

under year 2035 No Project conditions.

Table 3.2-14 Year 2035 No Project Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service E or F – 

City of Bakersfield

No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS

3 Beale Avenue/Sumner Street Two-Way Stop 13.9 B >180 F

4 Brown Street/Truxtun Avenue Two-Way Stop 24.2 C 77.1 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement).

LOS = levels-of-service BOLD = Exceeds LOS standard 

Bakersfield Station Area

Table 3.2-15 shows the roadway segments that are anticipated to operate below LOS D under 

year 2035 No Project conditions. Table 3.2-16 shows the intersections that are anticipated to 

operate below LOS D under year 2035 No Project conditions. Table 3.2-17 summarizes the year 

2035 No Project peak hour highway segment LOS on SR 204 at F Street.

Table 3.2-15 Year 2035 No Project Roadway Segments Operating at Levels-of-Service

E or F 

No. Roadway Segment Number 

of Lanes

(NE or 

SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Daily 

Volume

Future NoBuild 

Conditions

V/C2 LOS

1 Oak Street, between SR 178 and Truxtun 

Avenue

2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

47,403 1.58 F

2 F Street, between Golden State Avenue and 

30th Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

27,501 0.92 E
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No. Roadway Segment Number 

of Lanes

(NE or 

SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Daily 

Volume

Future NoBuild 

Conditions

V/C2 LOS

16 P Street, between California Avenue

8th Street

and 1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

16,159 1.08 F

17 Q Street, between 23rd Street

Street

and 21st 1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

13,844 0.92 E

18 Q Street, between 19th Street

Avenue

and Truxtun 1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

16,713 1.11 F

33 Olive Drive, between Knudsen Drive

SR 99 Southbound Ramps

and 3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 65,067 1.08 F

39 Rosedale Highway, between Camino Del 

Rio Court and SR 99 Southbound Ramps

3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 57,171 0.95 E

40 SR 178, between Buck Owens 

and Oak Street

Boulevard 3/3 Six-Lane Arterial 75,473 1.26 F

41 SR 178, between Oak Street and D Street 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 72,693 1.82 F

42 SR 178, between D Street

Avenue

and Chester 0/3 One-Way Arterial 50,772 1.69 F

43 23rd Street, between D Street and F Street 3/0 One-Way Arterial 29,260 0.98 E

44 23rd Street, between F Street

Avenue

and Chester 3/0 One-Way Arterial 31,102 1.04 F

47 Truxtun Avenue, between Bahamas Drive

and Oak Street

2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 58,531 1.46 F

48 Truxtun Avenue, between Oak 

Street

Street and F 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 44,880 1.12 F

49 Truxtun Avenue, between F Street

Chester Avenue

and 2/2 Four-Lane Arterial 44,021 1.10 F

54 California Avenue, between Real 

Oak Street

Road and 2/3 Five-Lane Arterial 49,375 0.99 E

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the existing roadway configuration and on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element 

(December 2007). 2 Capacity based on City of Bakersfield's General Plan (December 2007). On three-lane roadway segments, the V/C is based on a per lane capacity.

LOS = levels-of-service (LOS is based on V/C ratios.) SW = South/West 

NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity 

SR = State Route

Table 3.2-16 Year 2035 No Project Intersections Operating at Levels-of-Service E or F

No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS

1 Coffee Road and Olive Drive Signalized 47.2 D 63.5 E

2 Coffee Road and Hageman Road Signalized 28.4 C >180 F

6 Fruitvale Avenue and Hageman Road Signalized 66.4 E 52.2 D

7 Mohawk Street and Hageman Road Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F

8 Mohawk Street and Rosedale Highway Signalized 174.3 F >180 F

9 Knudsen Drive and Olive Drive Signalized 109.5 F >180 F
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No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS

10 Knudsen Drive and Hageman Road Signalized 87.5 F 151.8 F

12 SR 99 Southbound Ramps and Olive Drive Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F

13 State Road and SR 99 Northbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 43.1 E 45.7 E

14 State Road and Olive Drive Signalized 38.9 D 132.4 F

17 Camino Del Rio Court and Rosedale Highway Signalized 177.0 F 84.8 F

21 Buck Owens Boulevard-SR 99 Northbound Ramps and 

Rosedale Highway

Signalized 42.3 D 82.9 F

22 Oak Street and Rosedale Highway-24th Street Signalized 125.8 F 139.0 F

24 Oak Street and 19th Street Signalized 13.7 B 62.0 E

26 Oak Street and Truxtun Avenue Signalized 152.6 F >180 F

27 Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps and California 

Avenue

Signalized 83.8 F 93.0 F

29 Oak Street and California Avenue Signalized 46.5 D 58.9 E

30 Stockdale Highway and Brundage Lane Signalized 63.9 E 89.6 F

34 F Street and Golden State Avenue Signalized >180 F >180 F

35 F Street and 30th Street Signalized 32.2 C 36.1 D

36 F Street and 24th Street Signalized 99.0 F >180 F

37 F Street and 23rd Street Signalized 126.4 F 119.6 F

38 F Street and 21st Street Signalized 34.5 C 114.4 F

40 F Street and Truxtun Avenue Signalized 33.1 C >180 F

42 H Street and Truxtun Avenue Signalized 43.4 D 90.9 F

46 Chester Avenue and 34th Street Signalized 20.6 C 65.1 E

48 Chester Avenue and 30th Street-Golden State Avenue 

South Frontage

Roundabout 45.2 E 22.5 C

49 Chester Avenue and 24th Street Signalized 67.2 E 82.0 F

50 Chester Avenue and 23rd Street Signalized 36.8 D 80.5 F

53 Chester Avenue and Truxtun Avenue Signalized 32.1 C 93.3 F

57 Chester Avenue and Brundage Lane Signalized 73.3 E 132.2 F

58 L Street and Truxtun Avenue Signalized 45.1 D 80.1 F

60 M Street and Golden State Avenue and 28th Street Signalized 151.2 F >180 F

66 Q Street and Golden State Avenue Signalized 38.7 D 62.7 E

68 Q Street and 23rd Street Two-Way Stop 27.0 D >180 F

80 Union Avenue and Columbus Street Signalized 51.6 D 61.6 E

85 Union Avenue and Golden State Avenue and 21st Street Signalized 47.7 D 63.2 E

86 Union Avenue and 19th Street Signalized 46.6 D 124.0 F

87 Union Avenue and 18th Street Signalized 27.1 C 56.4 E

88 Union Avenue and Hayden Court-Sonora Street Signalized 61.8 E 21.6 C

89 Union Avenue and California Avenue Signalized 99.7 F 54.6 D

90 Union Avenue and 4th Street Signalized 18.8 B 63.0 E
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No. Intersection Control 2035 No Build Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS

91 Union Avenue-SR

Lane

58 Westbound Ramps and Brundage Signalized 68.3 E 74.8 E

96 Tulare Street and Truxtun Avenue Two-Way Stop 37.7 E 72.0 F

97 Baker Street and Truxtun Avenue-18th Street Signalized 18.6 B 58.4 E

101 Beale Avenue and Jefferson Street-SR

Ramps

178 Westbound Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F

102 Beale Avenue and Flower Street Signalized 19.7 B 78.9 E

112 Mt. Vernon Avenue and SR 58 Westbound Ramps Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017

BOLD = Exceeds LOS standard

LOS = levels-of-service 

SR = State Route

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For Roundabout, Two-Way Stop, One-Way Stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case 

movement).

Table 3.2-17 Year 2035 No Project Peak Hour Highway Segment Levels-of-Service

Roadway Segment Direction A.M. P.M.

Speed (mph) Density LOS Speed (mph) Density LOS

SR 204

West of F Street1

Eastbound 55.0 37.9 E 55.0 29.8 D

Westbound 55.0 23.1 C 55.0 36.4 E

East of F Street2

Eastbound 55.0 — F 55.0 — F

Westbound 55.0 — F 55.0 — F

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 Analyzed as Multi-Lane Highway Segment under Highway Capacity Manual 2010 methodology. 2 Analyzed as Urban Roadway Segment under Highway Capacity Manual 2010 methodology due to frequency of signalized intersections. 

BOLD = Exceeds LOS standard

LOS = levels-of-service

mph = miles per hour

SR = State Route

3.2.4.3 Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative

The F-B LGA would provide beneficial transportation impacts beyond providing an additional 

travel mode and connection to local and regional transit. The change from vehicles to HSR would 

reduce regional and interregional daily automobile trips and corresponding vehicle delay and

congestion and provide traffic safety benefits in areas where the F-B LGA would provide grade 

separation of existing at-grade rail crossings. The F-B LGA would not generate any new trips that 

would contribute to the regional circulation network with the exception of the MOIF and the HSR 

station. However, due to the proposed alignment, modifications would be required to the existing 

circulation system that includes roadway closures, realignment, redesign of existing interchanges, 

addition of new traffic signals and roadway widening. As such, the modifications to the existing 

circulation system as a result of the proposed project would result in improved traffic operations at 

most locations within the F-B LGA alignment study area as is illustrated in detail in the F-B LGA 

TATR (Authority and FRA 2017). 

• City of Shafter:

− For the F-B LGA, there would be no significant impacts due to the project on any

roadway segments or intersections under existing plus F-B LGA conditions.
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− For the F-B LGA, there would be no significant impacts due to the project on any 

roadway segments under future plus project conditions. There would be two study 

intersections under future plus project conditions that would experience significant 

impacts.

Figure 3.2-17 shows the future (2035) plus build peak hour intersection LOS for the City of 

Shafter. 

• Kern County

− For the F-B LGA, there would be no significant impacts due to the project on any

roadway segments or intersections under existing plus F-B LGA conditions.

− There would be two study intersections under future plus project that would experience 

significant impacts.

Figure 3.2-18 shows the future (2035) plus build peak hour intersection LOS for Kern County. 

• City of Bakersfield

− For the F-B LGA, there would be no significant impacts due to the project on any

roadway segments or intersections under existing plus F-B LGA conditions.

− For the F-B LGA, there would be no significant impacts due to the project on any 

roadway segments under future plus project conditions. There would be two study 

intersections under future plus project that would experience significant impacts.

Figure 3.2-19 shows the future (2035) plus build peak hour intersection LOS for the City of 

Bakersfield. 

• Bakersfield Station Area

− One roadway segment under existing plus F-B LGA Station conditions would experience

a significant impact.

− There would be three study intersections under existing plus F-B LGA Station conditions 

that would experience significant impacts.

− There would be no significant impacts to freeway segments under existing plus F-B LGA 

Station conditions.

− One roadway segment under future plus F-B LGA Station conditions would experience a 

significant impact.

− There would be nine study intersections under future plus F-B LGA Station conditions 

that would experience significant impacts.

− There would be no significant impacts to freeway segments under future plus F-B LGA 

Station conditions.

Figure 3.2-20 shows the future (2035) plus build peak hour intersection LOS for the Bakersfield 

Station Area. 

• Along the F-B LGA, the following 10 road closures or access restrictions are proposed and

traffic would be diverted to adjacent roads:

− Within the City of Shafter:

 Madera Avenue, Gold’s Avenue, Orange Avenue, and Mendota Street

− Within the City of Bakersfield:

 Golden State Frontage Road South, Golden State Frontage Road North, H Street,

24th Street, Miller Street, and Haley Street
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Figure 3.2-17 Future (2035) plus Build Peak Hour Intersection Levels-of-Service for the City of Shafter
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Figure 3.2-18 Future (2035) plus Build Peak Hour Intersection Levels-of-Service for Kern County
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Figure 3.2-19 Future (2035) plus Build Peak Hour Intersection Levels-of-Service for the City of Bakersfield
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Figure 3.2-20 Future (2035) plus Build Peak Hour Intersection Levels-of-Service for the Bakersfield Station Area
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Due to the above listed closures, access restrictions and traffic diversion to adjacent roads three 

roadway segments will be significantly affected within the study area. The segments impacted are 

as follows:

• Within the City of Shafter:

− Central Valley Highway (SR 43), north E Los Angeles Avenue

• Within the City of Bakersfield:

− F Street, between SR 204 and 30th Street

− 30th Street, between F Street and H Street

Consistency with Regional Plans and Policies

The Authority would comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding 

transportation facilities. The HSR project is generally consistent with the plans and policies as 

mentioned in Section 3.2.1.3, although proposed HSR routes identified in the plans and policies 

may vary from what is proposed in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. The HSR project is 

consistent with the Kern County RTP, which calls for development of an integrated multimodal 

transportation system and expanded transit service, including further development of passenger 

rail and HSR service. The Kern County RTP recognizes the HSR as an important state program 

benefiting the San Joaquin Valley by connecting it to major metropolitan areas. 

Construction Period Impacts

This section presents the impacts of the F-B LGA on transportation facilities and conditions. 

Construction impacts represent temporary effects limited to the construction period of any one 

portion or segment of the project. Disruptions would be reduced through avoidance and 

minimization measures and any effects are expected to be short term and temporary.

Potential construction-related impacts on transportation would include temporary road closures

and delays; avoidance and minimization measures would reduce these delays. The effect of 

project construction related to travel delay would not be significant under CEQA. Following is a 

list of temporary construction related facilities that would be set up along the F-B LGA:

Sites for Precast Operation Yards

Because of the length of viaduct for which large precast sections would be used (approximately 

25 miles), the fabrication sites must be chosen carefully. The precasting facilities would require a 

full range of standard utilities, including communications, power, potable and industrial water, 

drainage, and sewer. Precast operation yard site selection should minimize interference with 

pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit (including automobile traffic); however, selected areas would 

require direct access to arterials from major highways. The load and volume capacities of existing 

roads and structures must withstand the increased loads and traffic volume from construction 

operations. If existing roads and structures were to be used to access erection sites or casting 

yards, an analysis of these structures would need to be undertaken upon further development of 

site selection. Similarly, site-specific investigations on horizontal and vertical clearances and on 

existing geometric road conditions, as they pertain to construction equipment mobility and 

transport, would need to be undertaken. Detailed discussion regarding precast operation yards is 

included in Section 5.4.11 of the F-B TATR (Authority and FRA 2014c). 

Construction Staging Areas

Construction staging areas should be located within the same footprint as the precast operations 

yards to minimize cost and potential environmental impacts. Detailed discussion regarding 

construction staging areas is included in Section 5.4.12 of the F-B TATR (Authority and FRA

2014c). 

Construction Laydown Areas

The construction laydown areas are different from construction staging areas in that they are 

required for a short period to construct large steel truss bridges over major highways and 
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waterways. The selected locations need to be easily accessible to transport the large steel 

members to their erection sites. Detailed discussion regarding construction laydown areas is 

included in Section 5.4.13 of the F-B TATR (Authority and FRA 2014c). 

Section 3.2.5.3 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Final EIR/EIS includes Impact TR #1 through 9 which 

are measures that the Authority and FRA would implement during project design and 

construction. TR #1, 5, 7, 8 and 9 are shown below. TR #2, 3, 4 and 6 are not applicable to this 

document since they fall outside of the F-B LGA study area.

Impact TR #1: Construction (Not Including Stations) Impacts on Circulation and 

Emergency Access

In urban areas, project-related construction traffic would contribute to interference with 

pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit where existing sidewalks, paths, and transit stops need to be 

temporarily closed or relocated to allow for construction of new facilities. Similarly, construction 

activities may create a temporary operational hazard or loss of access to community facilities, 

although emergency access would be maintained. This includes heavy truck traffic, as materials 

are brought to the project site and as demolished or excavated materials are hauled out. 

Construction activities could require temporary lane or road closures and underground utility 

work.

Construction activities could also lead to both temporary disruption of transportation system 

operations and possible damage to elements of the roadway system, such as pavement and 

bridges. Overall, because additional trips resulting from construction of the project, and temporary 

road/lane modifications necessary during construction, would be short term and temporary, and 

would not substantially increase hazards, safety risks, or incompatible uses, or result in lack of 

emergency access, Impact TR #1 effects would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Impact TR #5: Impacts on Circulation from Bakersfield Station Alternatives Construction

It is projected that approximately 170 peak-hour trips would be added to the transportation

infrastructure during construction of the F-B LGA. Based on the construction schedule and 

description of affected areas, following are major roadway closures that are planned during peak 

hours of traffic operation:

• F Street between SR 204 and 30th Street, Bakersfield, Kern County: Closure to be conducted

in stages. Detailed staging information is included in Appendix AB: F-B LGA Construction

Scenario Output of the Supplemental Draft Transportation Analysis Technical Report.

• Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, Kern County: Closure to be conducted in stages. Detailed

staging information is included in Appendix AB: F-B LGA Construction Scenario Output of the

Supplemental Draft Transportation Analysis Technical Report.

• Sumner Street between Haley Street and Inyo Street, Bakersfield, Kern County: Shut down

two blocks at a time.

• Edison Highway between Mount Vernon Avenue and Oswell Street: Shut down in two stages,

first between Mount Vernon Avenue and Quantico Avenue and then between Quantico

Avenue and Oswell Street.

The following study intersections in the city of Bakersfield are projected to be affected due to 

construction activity from the F-B LGA:

• F Street/SR 204: Stage 3, F Street Closure, p.m. peak hour

• Chester Avenue/30th Street-SR 204 South Frontage Road: Stage 1, F Street Closure, a.m.

and p.m. peak hours; Stage 2, F Street Closure, p.m. peak hour; Stage 2, Chester Avenue

Closure, a.m. and p.m. peak hours; Stage 3, Chester Avenue Closure, p.m. peak hour

• Chester Avenue/34th Street: Stage 2, F Street Closure, a.m. and p.m. peak hours

• M Street/30th Street: Stage 4, Chester Avenue Closure, a.m. and p.m. peak hours
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• Jewett Avenue/30th Street: Stage 1, Chester Avenue Closure, p.m. peak hour, and Stage 2,

Chester Avenue Closure, a.m. peak hour

• Jewett Avenue/34th Street: Stage 4, Chester Avenue Closure, p.m. peak hour

• Brown Street/Truxtun Avenue: Sumner Avenue Closure, p.m. peak hour

• Quantico Avenue/Edison Highway: Stage 1, Edison Highway Closure, p.m. peak hour; Stage

2, Edison Highway Closure, a.m. and p.m. peak hours

• Oswell Front Street West/Edison Highway: Stage 2, Edison Highway Closure, p.m. peak hour

All other construction activities on major roadways are being planned during non-peak hours of 

traffic operation and no closures or lane reductions are anticipated. Overall, because additional 

trips resulting from construction of the project and temporary road/lane modifications necessary 

during construction would be short term and temporary, and would not substantially increase 

hazards, safety risks, or incompatible uses, or result in lack of emergency access, Impact TR #5 

effects would be less than significant under CEQA. The Project Design Features listed in Section 

3.2.6 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS would further reduce these impacts 

(Authority and FRA 2014a, page 3.2-68).

Impact TR #7: Impacts on Circulation from Rural Area Construction

In rural areas, the primary traffic impacts during construction would occur at locations where 

overcrossings are needed to carry minor roadways over the tracks. At these locations, the 

affected roadway would either be rerouted onto a temporary alignment or temporarily closed. 

Temporary closures are viable where traffic volumes on the affected roadway are very low and a 

detour route is available that does not require an extraordinary amount of additional travel. Traffic 

volumes on local roads are generally less than 500 vehicles per day. Because detours would be 

limited in rural areas and would affect few travelers, only small effects to traffic circulation would 

occur. Moreover, closure and rerouting would not create operational hazards, incompatible uses, 

or safety risks. Because local traffic would be rerouted during construction, the construction would 

affect roads with very low traffic volumes, and because road closures and detours would not be 

permanent and would not create operational hazards, incompatible uses, or safety risks, the 

effects on circulation would be considered less than significant under CEQA. The project will 

maintain adequate emergency access by providing timely information to all emergency services 

about temporary roadway closures and diversions in the rural construction areas. Detours and 

alternative accesses will be provided in advance so that emergency accesses will not be affected 

during construction. 

Impact TR #8: Regional Transportation Impacts from Contruction Material Hauling

An analysis of construction material hauling was conducted to assess the impacts of moving 

ballast for construction of the HSR tracks. The ballast material would be brought from sites all 

over the state, and it could be transported by rail and/or truck. As such, there is the possibility of 

transportation impacts on freeways, local streets, and at-grade railroad crossings.

The effects of the trains (up to one new train per day at each crossing) are expected to be less 

than significant under CEQA. Most of the trains would be traveling 50 to 100 miles per trip 

through mostly rural areas. In these rural locations, the road crossings have low traffic volumes, 

so the number of vehicles affected (by having to wait at a crossing) would be relatively small. The 

overall average delay increase for all vehicles would be less than one second. The intensity of the 

impacts of the trains (up to one new train per day at each crossing) is expected to be less than

significant under CEQA. Truck trips would cause an increase in traffic volumes on affected

highways ranging from 0.05 to 0.5 percent of ADT on regional highways and would be temporary.

Neither truck trips nor train trips would require roadway modifications or be of such frequency or

type that would create operational hazards, incompatible uses, or safety risks. The project will 

maintain adequate emergency access by providing timely information to all emergency services 

during major construction material hauling activities. Detours and alternative accesses will be 
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provided in advance so that emergency accesses will not be affected during such hauling 

activities. For these reasons, these impacts would be less than significant under CEQA.

Impact TR #9: Construction (Not Including Stations) Impacts on School Districts

This impact discusses transportation safety for schoolchildren and accessibility to schools during

project construction; additional school impacts are discussed in Section 3.11, Safety and 

Security. A list of educational facilities within 0.25 mile of alignment alternative construction is 

located in Table 3.11-3 in Section 3.11, Safety and Security; the facilities would be most 

susceptible to temporary transportation impacts from project construction.

In urban areas, the construction of project-related facilities, including the F Street Station, could 

interfere with student walking and bicycle routes because of the temporary closure of roadways, 

sidewalks, transit stops, crosswalks, and paths. Construction-related road closures and the 

resulting delays of these activities would not interfere with parent/guardian pick-up and drop-off

since no school access points would be impacted by the F-B LGA alignment. Additionally, 

emergency access to schools would also not be affected. Therefore, the project construction 

activities will not create an increased safety hazard near the vicinity of the schools. Effects would 

be less than significant under CEQA. 

In rural areas, the primary traffic impacts during construction would occur at locations where

overcrossings are needed to carry minor roadways over the tracks. At these locations, the 

affected roadway would either be rerouted onto a temporary alignment or temporarily closed. 

Temporary closures would be viable if traffic volumes on the affected roadway were very low and 

a detour route was available that did not require an extraordinary amount of additional travel and

substantial out-of-direction travel times and distances for school buses and emergency access to

schools would be maintained. Traffic volumes on local roads are generally less than 500 vehicles

per day. Because detours would be limited in rural areas and would affect few travelers, only

minor effects to traffic circulation would occur. Existing or planned Safe Routes to Schools would

not be impacted by construction activities. 

Project-Period Impacts

Potential operations-related cumulative impacts on transportation would include specific local 

impacts near schools, such as road closures and crossings. At a local level, the project in 

combination with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable projects would decrease the 

LOS on some roadway segments and at intersections in the vicinity of the four sub-areas (City of 

Shafter, Kern County, City of Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Station Area); however, incorporated 

project mitigation measures would ensure operating conditions near schools would not decrease 

below LOS D. 

Impact TR #10: Impacts on Regional Transportation System

All HSR alternatives would provide benefits to the regional transportation system by reducing

vehicle trips on the freeways through the diversion of intercity vehicle passenger trips to highspeed rail. This reduction in future vehicle trips would improve the future LOS of the regional

roadway system (and reduce overall VMT) compared to the No Project Alternative. As compared

to existing conditions, the HSR alternatives also would divert trips from regional road facilities,

thereby improving regional roadway LOS. Likewise, some intrastate commercial air trips would be

diverted to HSR. Information about these vehicle and air travel impacts is discussed below. The

reduction of vehicle and air trips would meet the purpose and need of the HSR project. Therefore,

this would be a beneficial aspect of the project and is consistent with project goals. As such, the 

project is consistent with KernCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan (2014a), and the San Joaquin 

Corridor Strategic Plan (Caltrans 2013) taking into account all modes of transportation and 

relevant components of the circulation system. The project would complement existing and 

planned Amtrak San Joaquin’s service. The project design would avoid affecting freight rail 

customers along UPRR line and avoid impacts to bicycle and pedestrian movement. Additionally, 

the project would add localized circulation improvements near the station for bicycle/pedestrians 

as part of the proposed station.
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Chapter 1.0, Project Purpose, Need, and Objectives of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final 

EIR/EIS (Authority and FRA 2012, pages 1-16 through 1-19), describes air travel service at 

Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield. Fares for travel from this airport to San Francisco or Los 

Angeles are relatively high, especially with respect to the cost of travel by automobile. The HSR 

would divert some trips from air travel. The Statewide High-Speed Rail ridership model projected 

where trips would be diverted and whether the diversions would be from automobiles or airplane 

trips; an estimated 23 percent of passengers at the Fresno and Bakersfield airports would be 

diverted to HSR within the San Joaquin Valley (Authority and FRA 2005). The diversion of air 

travel would meet the purpose and need of the HSR project. Therefore, this would be a beneficial 

aspect of the project and is consistent with the goals set forth in the KernCOG’s, Regional 

Transportation Plan (2014a). Thus the project does not conflict with applicable local plans and 

policies and the impacts the aviation system is less than significant under CEQA.

With the introduction of HSR service, it is expected that Amtrak San Joaquin rail service would

likely adjust to function more in the role of a feeder service to the HSR system in the Bakersfield 

area, providing passengers with the opportunity to connect to cities not served by HSR. Initially, 

as HSR service becomes available, it would be expected that many San Joaquin riders would 

shift to HSR service. However as HSR ridership increases, it is likely that Amtrak San Joaquin rail 

service would improve as the San Joaquin line would connect and/or provide direct service to 

existing markets between HSR stations and/or markets not served by HSR. Also, during Phase 1 

of HSR operations, before the extension to Sacramento (Phase 2), the San Joaquin route would 

provide important connecting service to municipalities north of Merced.

The project is consistent with the goals set forth in the KernCOG’s Regional Transportation Plan

(2014a). The impacts to commercial rail passenger services and existing facilities are expected to 

result in less than significant impacts under CEQA. 

As with the Amtrak San Joaquin service, intercity bus service is likely to change as a result of the

introduction of HSR service. Many riders could switch to HSR service, although the bus service

pricing might help retain some riders. However, there would also be a potential new market

providing feeder service to HSR. The bus service providers (including Greyhound and Amtrak

Thruway) are likely to revise their current operations to better address this market. The project is 

consistent with the goals set forth in the KernCOG’s, Regional Transportation Plan (2014a) and 

does not conflict with applicable local plans and policies. The impact to the intercity bus service is 

less than significant under CEQA.

Regional pedestrian and bicycle usage is largely concentrated in the urban areas along the

corridor; impacts in the Bakersfield Station area are discussed in Chapter 3.13, Station Planning, 

Land Use, and Development, of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. Along some segments, the 

HSR is proposed to operate on an elevated structure that would not restrict pedestrian and 

bicycle movement. The HSR project would also be grade-separated across roadways throughout 

the corridor (including new freight rail separations) and these separations would improve 

pedestrian and bicycle safety. The project is consistent with the goals set forth in the KernCOG’s

Regional Transportation Plan (2014a) for bicycle and pedestrians. Impacts would be less than 

significant under CEQA. 

Because the HSR alternatives do not encroach on the freight rail corridors, they would not have a 

direct effect on current and anticipated freight operations. After construction, freight operation 

would continue as it currently does and train miles would not change due to the HSR. The HSR 

would, in some locations, restrict the ability of the UPRR and BNSF to construct new spur lines 

for potential future customers.

The freight railroads would benefit from planned grade separations in several locations, 

depending on which alternative is selected. These improvements would enhance the speed and 
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capacity of the rail corridor. The project is consistent with the goals set forth in the KernCOG’s

Regional Transportation Plan (2014a). Impacts would be less than significant under CEQA.

Total VMT would be reduced, overall, with the HSR system in operation. This is a net benefit to 

transportation and traffic operations because a reduction in VMT helps maintain or potentially 

improve the operating conditions of regional roadways. The reduction of VMT on regional 

roadways is considered beneficial to the project. Table 3.2-13 in the Fresno to Bakersfield Final 

EIR/EIS lists traffic conditions represented by total vehicle miles, forecasted to the 2035 study 

year. The project impacts and mitigation measures are identified based on ridership forecasts that 

were determined based on HSR ticket price when it is 50 percent of airfare. At this ticket price, 

the HSR system would achieve optimal ridership, thereby reducing vehicular traffic and 

associated VMT from the regional roadway system. With HSR fares at 83 percent of airfare, there 

would be a reduced benefit in terms of VMT reductions.

The statewide travel demand model provided an estimate of 2035 statewide daily VMT for the 

HSR. The modeled VMT reduction is due to reduced vehicle trips in and out of the Bakersfield 

region, as those trips divert to the HSR. The VMT attributed toward trips staying within the region 

is not expected to change. VMT information was provided for the No Project and with project 

conditions (for 50 percent of airfare and 83 percent of airfare), and the difference was calculated 

to estimate the VMT savings. Compared to future background conditions, an approximate 10

percent overall reduction in VMT is projected for the four counties for 50 percent of airfare and 

approximately 7 percent for 83 percent of airfare. As illustrated in Table 3.2-13 in the Fresno to 

Bakersfield Final EIR/EIS, VMT benefit for 83 percent airfare is lower than the 50 percent airfare 

VMT.

Impact TR #11: Changes in Vehicle Movements and Flow on Highways and Roadways

The F-B LGA would result in impacts on highways and roadways within the study area. The 

impacts include crossing over or shifting existing roads, road closures, and freeway operations

(please see Chapter 2 of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS for a listing of such roadways). These 

impacts are described in the following subsections. ADT provided below was compiled from data 

provided within the existing conditions analysis and within the Transportation Demand Model 

(Authority and FRA 2014c).

Traffic volumes on local roads are generally less than 500 vehicles per day, although some road 

segments may have larger volumes. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained as road 

segments that would be permanently closed are typically short (less than 1 mile) and access to 

properties adjacent to these closed roads would be readily available from other roads. Road 

crossings in rural areas would occur approximately every 2 miles. Because rerouting would be 

limited in rural areas and would affect few travelers, only small effects to traffic circulation would 

occur. 

Under existing plus F-B LGA conditions (Impact on existing traffic conditions when F-B LGA is 

added to it) within the city of Shafter, would result in less than significant impacts under CEQA.. 

Under existing conditions, all roadway segments operate at LOS D or better and continue to 

operate at satisfactory LOS under existing plus F-B LGA conditions.

Table 3.2-18 presents the results of the roadway segment analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA

conditions within the city of Shafter and compares these conditions against future (2035) no 

project conditions. The table lists roadway segments that would operate at LOS E or F. Under 

Future (2035) no project conditions, three roadway segments operate at LOS E or F. All three 

roadway segments would continue to operate at LOS E or F under with project conditions. 

Additionally, the project would have a cumulative impact on Roadway Segment 41 (SR 43, north 

of E Los Angeles Avenue). Therefore, the identified effects to roadway segments would be 

significant under CEQA.
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Table 3.2-18 Future (2035) Plus F-B LGA Roadway Segment Analysis – City of Shafter

No. Roadway 

Segment

Number 

of Lanes 

(NE or 

SW)

Divided/

Undivided1

Without Project 

Conditions

Daily V/C2

Volume

LOS 

With Project Conditions

Daily V/C2 LOS 

Volume

Change 

in V/C

41 Central Valley 

Highway (SR 43), 

north of E Los 

Angeles Avenue

1/1 Two-Lane 

Arterial

28,383 1.42 F 29,861 1.49 F 0.05

42 Central Valley 

Highway, north of 

Riverside Street

1/1 Two-Lane 

Arterial

24,581 1.23 F 23,484 1.17 F -0.06

43 Central Valley 

Highway, south of 

Riverside Street

1/1 Two-Lane 

Arterial

24,546 1.23 F 23,484 1.17 F -0.06

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 

BOLD = Significant Project Impact 2 = 3 northbound lanes and 2 southbound lanes will be provided as a project feature on Central Valley Highway with the development of the F-B 

LGA. 

Note: Capacity based on Metropolitan Bakersfield's General Plan (December 2007).On three lane roadway segments, the VV/C is based on a perlane capacity.

F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative SR = State Route

LOS = levels-of-service SW = South/West

NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

Under existing plus F-B LGA conditions within the Kern County study area, effects on roadway 

segments would be less than significant impacts under CEQA. Under existing conditions, all 

roadway segments operate at LOS D or better and continue to operate at satisfactory LOS under 

with project conditions.

Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference. presents the results of the roadway segment 

analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA conditions within the city of Shafter and compares these 

conditions against future (2035) no project conditions. The table lists roadway segments that 

would be operating at LOS E or F. Under future (2035) no project conditions, six roadway 

segments operate at LOS E or F. Five of the six roadway segments would continue to operate at 

LOS E or F under with project conditions. The project would improve traffic operation on 

Roadway Segment 4 (All American City Highway, south of Merle Haggard Drive). Therefore, the 

identified effects to roadway segments would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-19 Future (2035) Plus F-B LGA Roadway Segment Analysis – Kern County

No. Roadway Segment Number of 

Lanes (NE 

or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Without Project 

Conditions

Daily V/C2

Volume

LOS 

With Project Conditions

Daily V/C2 LOS Change 

Volume in V/C

2 Coffee Road, south of 7th 

Standard Road

1/1 Two-Lane 

Arterial

22,826 1.14 F 22,826 1.14 F 0.00

4 All America City 

Highway, south of Merle 

Haggard Drive

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

38,073 0.95 E 33,126 0.83 D -0.12
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No. Roadway Segment Number of 

Lanes (NE 

or SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Without Project 

Conditions

With Project Conditions

Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Change 

in V/C

11 7th Standard Road, 

between Golden State 

Highway and Quinn Road

2/2, 3/3* Four-Lane 

Arterial, SixLane Arterial2

51,923 1.30 F 56,160 1.12 F -0.17

13 Snow Road, between 

Dole Court and Norris 

Road

1/1 Two-Lane 

Arterial

29,421 1.47 F 29,629 1.48 F 0.01

14 Norris Road, east of 

Knudsen Drive

1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

25,580 1.71 F 25,580 1.71 F 0.00

15 Norris Road, east of 

Pegasus Drive

1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

14,760 0.98 E 14,760 0.98 E 0.00

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Capacity based on City of Bakersfield's General Plan (December 2007). On three lane roadway segments, the V/C is based on a per lane capacity. 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 2 Denotes number of lanes under with project conditions.

LOS = levels-of-service SW = South/West 

NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

Under existing plus F-B LGA conditions within the city of Bakersfield study area (excluding station 

area), effects on roadway segments would be less than significant impacts under CEQA.. Under 

existing conditions, all roadway segments operate at LOS D or better and continue to operate at 

satisfactory LOS under with project conditions.

Under future (2035) plus F-B LGA conditions within the city of Bakersfield study area (excluding 

station area), there are no significant impacts on any roadway segments. Under future (2035) nobuild conditions, all roadway segments operate at LOS D or better and continue to operate at 

satisfactory LOS under with project conditions. Therefore, the identified effects to roadway 

segments would be significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-20 presents the results of the intersection analysis for existing plus F-B LGA conditions 

within the city of Shafter and compares these conditions against existing conditions. The table 

lists intersections that would operate at LOS E or F under without or with project conditions and 

where the project would have a significant impact. Under existing conditions, two intersections 

operate at LOS E or F. The project improves the LOS to LOS D or better at both intersections due 

to the implementation of project design features. Therefore, the identified effects to intersections

would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-20 Intersections Existing Plus Project F-B LGA Levels-of-Service Summary – City 

of Shafter

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project Increase in 

Delay A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

13 SR 43/Tulare 

Avenue

Two-Way 

Stop/

Signalized*

27.7 D 37.9 E 32.4 C 24.7 C 4.7 -13.2
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No. Intersection Control Without Project

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS 

With Project

A.M. Peak

Delay LOS 

P.M. Peak

Delay LOS 

Increase in 

Delay

A.M. P.M.

30 SR 43/Los Two-Way 36.5 E 23.1 C 18.5 B 13.7 B -18.0 -9.4

Angeles Avenue Stop/

Signalized*

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.).)

* Two-Way Stop/Signalized = Intersection Control without project vs. with project

Table 3.2-21 presents the results of the intersection analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA

conditions within the city of Shafter and compares these conditions against future (2035) no-build

conditions. As illustrated in Table 3.2-21, all study intersections are projected to operate at LOS D 

or better under future plus project conditions with the exception of two intersections. The two 

intersections where rerouting of traffic resulting from the project would have a significant impact 

are:

• SR 43 and Los Angeles Avenue (a.m. and p.m. peak hours)

• Beech Avenue and Riverside Street (p.m. peak hour)

Table 3.2-21 Intersections Future (2035) Plus Project Levels-of-Service Summary – City of 

Shafter

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

3 Poplar Avenue/

SR 43

Two-Way Stop 91.9 F >180 F No Conflicting Movement -91.9 <-180

10 SR 43/Fresno 

Avenue

Two-Way Stop/

Signalized*

>180 F 61.6 F 12.9 B 9.9 A <-180 -51.7

13 SR 43/Tulare 

Avenue

Two-Way Stop/

Signalized*

81.0 F >180 F 42.7 D 39.1 D -38.3 <-180

25 Mannel Avenue/

Lerdo Highway

Two-Way Stop/

Signalized*

37.4 E 65.2 F 22.2 C 22.8 C -15.2 -42.4

26 SR 43/Ash 

Avenue

Two-Way Stop 40.6 E 87.6 F 60.0 F 122.2 F 19.4 34.6

30 SR 43/Los 

Angeles Avenue

Two-Way Stop/

Signalized*

>180 F >180 F 23.2 C 30.8 C <-180 <-180

32 Beech Avenue/

Riverside Street

Two-Way Stop 27.2 D 31.8 D 19.0 C 44.6 E -8.2 12.8

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

BOLD = Significant Project Impact, * Two-Way Stop/Signalized = Intersection Control without project vs. with project

LOS = levels-of-service SR = State Route

Additionally, with implementation of avoidance and minimization measures, discussed in Section 

3.2.5 of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, the project will improve traffic operations at multiple 

intersections within the study area. Following are intersections that are forecast to operate at LOS 

E or F under without project conditions that the project would improve to LOS D or better:

• Poplar Avenue and SR 43: Intersection would be converted to an overpass, which would

eliminate conflicting movements at this intersection.
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• SR 43 and Fresno Avenue: LOS F to LOS B and A in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours,

respectively

• SR 43 and Tulare Avenue: LOS F to LOS D in both the peak hours

• Mannel Avenue and Lerdo Highway: LOS F to LOS C in both the peak hours

• SR 43 and Los Angeles Avenue: LOS F to LOS C in both the peak hours

Therefore, the identified effects to intersections would be significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-22 presents the results of the intersection analysis for existing plus F-B LGA conditions 

within the Kern County study area and compares these conditions against existing conditions. As 

illustrated in Table 3.2-22, the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and Snow Road is operating at 

LOS E under existing conditions and is projected to continue to operate at LOS E under existing 

plus F-B LGA conditions although the change in delay is less than 4 seconds. Additionally, the 

route diversion improves traffic operations at the intersection of Industry Parkway Drive and Merle 

Haggard Drive from LOS D to LOS C in the a.m. peak hour. None of the study intersections is

projected to be significantly affected (i.e., an increase in delay of 4 or more seconds) by the F-B 

LGA within unincorporated County under Existing plus F-B LGA conditions. Therefore, the 

identified effects to intersections would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-22 Intersections Existing Plus Project F-B LGA Levels-of-Service Summary – 

Kern County

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project Increase in 

Delay A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

8 Industry Parkway Drive/

Merle Haggard Drive

Signalized 36.4 D 31.7 C 31.5 C 28.9 C -4.9 -2.8

12 Fruitvale Avenue/Snow 

Road

Two-Way 

Stop

26.5 D 44.3 E 26.5 D 44.3 E 0.0 0.0

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

LOS = levels-of-service

Table 3.2-23 presents the results of the intersection analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA 

conditions within the Kern County study area and compares these conditions against future

(2035) no-build conditions. As illustrated in Table 3.2-23, out of the seven intersections that are 

forecast to operate below LOS E or F under future No-Build condition, six would continue to 

operate at a deficient LOS. The project would improve traffic operations at the intersection of 

Golden State Highway and 7th Standard Road from LOS F to LOS C and D in the a.m. and p.m. 

peak hour, respectively. Additionally, the project would have significant impact at the following 

two intersections:

• Dole Court and Snow Road (a.m. peak hour)

• Norris Road and Snow Road (p.m. peak hour)

Therefore, the identified effects to intersections would be significant under CEQA. 
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Table 3.2-23 Intersections Future (2035) Plus Project Levels-of-Service Summary – Kern 

County

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

5 Coffee Road/7th 

Standard Road

Signalized 154.1 F 172.2 F 156.5 F 173.2 F 2.4 1.0

6 Golden State Highway/

7th Standard Road

Signalized 136.5 F 123.7 F 24.6 C 45.4 D -111.9 -78.3

11 Coffee Road/Snow 

Road

Signalized 75.9 E 158.0 F 79.1 E 160.7 F 3.2 2.7

12 Fruitvale Avenue/Snow

Snow Road

Two-Way 

Stop

>180 F 48.1 E >180 F 49.5 E 0.0 1.4

13 Dole Court/Snow Road Two-Way 

Stop

>180 F 12.6 B >180 F 12.7 B 52.5 0.1

14 Norris Road/Snow 

Road

Two-Way 

Stop

10.0 A >180 F 10.0 A >180 F 0.0 >180

15 Norris Road/Knudsen 

Road

Two-Way 

Stop

25.0 C 68.2 F 25.0 C 68.2 F 0.0 0.0

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement).

BOLD = Significant Project Impact

LOS = levels-of-service

Table 3.2-24 presents the results of the intersection analysis for existing plus F-B LGA conditions 

within the city of Bakersfield and compares these conditions against existing conditions. As 

illustrated in Table 3.2-24, all intersections that were operating at LOS D or better continue to 

operate at a satisfactory LOS with the exception of the intersection of Brown Street and Truxtun 

Avenue. None of the study intersections is projected to be significantly affected (i.e., an increase 

in delay of four or more seconds) by the F-B LGA within the city of Bakersfield under existing plus 

project conditions. Therefore, the identified effects to roadway segments would be less than 

significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-24 Intersection Existing Plus Project F-B LGA Levels-of-Service Summary – City 

of Bakersfield

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project Conditions

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

4 Brown Street/

Truxtun Avenue

TWSC 30.1 D 76.1 F 30.3 D 77.0 F 0.2 0.9

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 Under with project conditions, the eastbound/westbound through lanes are reduced from two lanes to one lane in each direction.

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

LOS = levels-of-service TWSC = two-way stop-controlled
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Table 3.2-25 presents the results of the intersection analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA 

conditions within the city of Bakersfield and compares these conditions against future (2035) nobuild conditions. As illustrated in Table 3.2-25, all intersections under future plus project 

conditions operate at satisfactory LOS with the exception of the intersections of Beale Avenue 

and Sumner Street and Brown Street and Truxtun Avenue. These intersections operate at LOS F 

under no project conditions and continue to operate at LOS F with the rerouting of traffic due to 

the project. None of the intersections is projected to be significantly affected by the F-B LGA (i.e., 

none was forecast to exceed LOS D and have a 4-second increase in delay). Therefore, the 

identified effects to roadway segments would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-25 Intersection Future Plus Project Levels-of-Service Summary – City of 

Bakersfield

No. Intersection Control Without Project With Project

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

3 Beale Avenue/

Sumner Street TWSC 13.9 B >180 F 13.9 B >180 F 0.0 -80.5

4 Brown Street/

Truxtun Avenue TWSC 24.2 C 77.1 F 24.3 C 78.1 F 0.1 1.0

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 Under with project conditions, the eastbound/westbound through lanes are reduced from two lanes to one lane in each direction.

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

LOS = levels-of-service TWSC = two-way stop-controlled

Impact TR #12: Loss of Property Access as a Result of Road Closures

The F-B LGA would result in impacts on highways and roadways between Shafter and

Bakersfield. The impacts include crossing over or shifting existing roads, road closures, and

freeway operations. Road closures are listed previously under Impact TR #11.

Property access issues (i.e., potential to result in lack of property access) due to the F-B LGA will 

be adequately addressed by providing alternative accesses to those properties. Therefore, the

road closure effects on the loss of property access are considered to be less than significant 

under CEQA.

Impact TR #13: Impacts on the Local Roadway Network due to Station Activity

Table 3.2-26 presents the results of the roadway segment analysis for existing plus F-B LGA’s 

proposed F Street Station conditions and compares these conditions against existing conditions. 

The table lists roadway segments that would operate at LOS E or F under either of the station 

alternatives. Under existing conditions, 11 roadway segments operate at LOS E or F. All 11 

roadway segments would continue to operate at LOS E or F under project conditions. 

Additionally, the F Street Station would have a direct significant impact on Roadway Segment 64 

(30th Street, between F Street and H Street). Therefore, the identified effects to roadway 

segments would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-26 Existing Plus Project F-B LGA Bakersfield Station Area Roadway Segment 

Analysis

No. Roadway Segment Number 

of Lanes 

(NE or 

SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Without Project 

Conditions

With F-B LGA Station 

Alternative

Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Change 

in V/C

1 Oak Street, between SR 178 

and Truxtun Avenue

2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

29,642 0.99 E 29,823 0.99 E 0.01
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No. Roadway Segment Number 

of Lanes 

(NE or 

SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Without Project 

Conditions

Daily V/C2 LOS

Volume

With F-B LGA Station 

Alternative

Daily V/C2 LOS Change 

Volume in V/C

33 Olive Drive, between 

Knudsen Drive and SR 99 

Southbound Ramps

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

56,905 0.95 E 57,267 0.95 E 0.01

39 Rosedale Highway, between 

Camino Del Rio Court and 

SR 99 Southbound Ramps

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

54,340 0.91 E 54,566 0.91 E 0.00

40 SR 178, between Buck 

Owens Boulevard and Oak 

Street 

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

54,610 0.91 E 55,424 0.92 E 0.01

41 SR 178, between Oak Street 

and D Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

64,713 1.62 F 65,708 1.64 F 0.02

42 SR 178, between D Street 

and Chester Avenue

0/3 One-Way 

Arterial

30,380 1.01 F 30,380 1.01 F 0.00

43 23rd Street, between D 

Street and F Street

3/0 One-Way 

Arterial

28,403 0.95 E 28,901 0.96 E 0.02

44 23rd Street, between F 

Street and Chester Avenue

3/0 One-Way 

Arterial

30,190 1.01 F 30,190 1.01 F 0.00

47 Truxtun Avenue, between 

Bahamas Drive and Oak 

Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

54,219 1.36 F 54,400 1.36 F 0.00

54 California Avenue, between 

Real Road and Oak Street

2/3 Five-Lane 

Arterial

45,493 0.91 E 45,538 0.91 E 0.00

64 30th Street between F Street 

and H Street

1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

7,135 0.48 A 15,304 1.02 F 0.54

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plane roadway segments, the V/C is based on a per-lane capacity.

BOLD = Significant Project Impact

F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative SR = State Route

LOS = levels-of-service SW = South/West

NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity

Table 3.2-27 presents the results of the roadway segment analysis for future (2035) F Street 

Station conditions and compares these conditions against future (2035) no project conditions. 

Under future (2035) no project conditions, 15 roadway segments operate at LOS E or F. All 15 

roadway segments would continue to operate at LOS E or F under existing plus F-B LGA 

conditions. Additionally, the F Street Station would have a cumulative significant impact on 

Roadway Segment 3 (F Street, between 30th Street and 24th Street) and Roadway Segment 64 

(30th Street, between F Street and H Street). Therefore, the identified effects to roadway 

segments would be significant under CEQA. 
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Table 3.2-27 Future (2035) Plus Project F-B LGA Bakersfield Station Area Roadway 

Segment Analysis

No. Roadway Segment Number 

of Lanes 

(NE or 

SW)

Functional 

Classification1

Without Project 

Conditions

With F-B LGA Station 

Alternative

Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Daily 

Volume

V/C2 LOS Change 

in V/C

1 Oak Street, between SR 178 

and Truxtun Avenue

2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

47,403 1.58 F 47,584 1.59 F 0.01

3 F Street, between 30th Street 

and 24th Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Collector

25,770 0.86 D 27,082 0.90 E 0.04

17 Q Street, between 23rd Street 

and 21st Street

1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

13,844 0.92 E 13,980 0.93 E 0.01

33 Olive Drive, between Knudsen 

Drive and SR 99 Southbound 

Ramps

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

65,067 1.08 F 65,157 1.09 F 0.00

39 Rosedale Highway, between 

Camino Del Rio Court and SR 

99 Southbound Ramps

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

57,171 0.95 E 57,397 0.96 E 0.00

40 SR 178, between Buck Owens 

Boulevard and Oak Street 

3/3 Six-Lane 

Arterial

75,473 1.26 F 76,288 1.27 F 0.01

41 SR 178, between Oak Street 

and D Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

75,464 1.89 F 76,459 1.91 F 0.02

42 SR 178, between D Street and 

Chester Avenue

0/3 One-Way 

Arterial

50,772 1.69 F 50,772 1.69 F 0.00

43 23rd Street, between D Street 

and F Street

3/0 One-Way 

Arterial

29,260 0.98 E 29,757 0.99 E 0.02

44 23rd Street, between F Street 

and Chester Avenue

3/0 One-Way 

Arterial

31,102 1.04 F 31,102 1.04 F 0.00

47 Truxtun Avenue, between 

Bahamas Drive and Oak 

Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

58,531 1.46 F 58,712 1.47 F 0.00

48 Truxtun Avenue, between Oak 

Street and F Street

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

44,880 1.12 F 44,925 1.12 F 0.00

49 Truxtun Avenue, between F 

Street and Chester Avenue

2/2 Four-Lane 

Arterial

44,021 1.10 F 44,156 1.10 F 0.00

54 California Avenue, between 

Real Road and Oak Street

2/3 Five-Lane 

Arterial

49,375 0.99 E 49,420 0.99 E 0.00

64 30th Street between F Street 

and H Street

1/1 Two-Lane 

Collector

7,404 0.49 A 15,573 1.04 F 0.54

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 1 The functional classification is based on the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Circulation Element (December 2007). 2 Capacity based on City of Bakersfield’s General Plan (December 2007). On three-lane roadway segments, the V/C is based on a per-lane capacity.

BOLD = Significant Project Impact

F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative SR = State Route

LOS = levels-of-service SW = South/West

NE = North/East V/C = volume-to-capacity
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Table 3.2-28 presents the results of the intersection analysis for existing plus F-B LGA Station

conditions and compares these conditions against existing conditions. The table lists intersections

that would operate at LOS E or F under without or with project conditions and where the station 

would have a significant impact. Under existing conditions, 12 intersections operate at LOS E or 

F.

All intersections that would operate at LOS E or F under the no project conditions would continue 

to operate at LOS E or F under F-B LGA Station conditions with the exception of intersection 34, 

which would operate at LOS D or better due to the construction of the proposed F Street 

interchange. This scenario would have significant impacts at three intersections (7, 12, and 37).

Therefore, the identified effects to roadway segments would be significant under CEQA. 

Table 3.2-29 presents the results of the intersection analysis for future (2035) plus F-B LGA 

Station conditions and compares these conditions against future (2035) no project conditions. 

The table lists intersections that would operate at LOS E or F under either of the station 

alternatives and where the either of the stations would have a significant impact. Under No 

Project conditions, 38 intersections operate at LOS E or F.

Thirty-seven of the 38 intersections that would operate at LOS E or F under the no project 

conditions would continue to operate at LOS E or F under the F-B LGA Station conditions. Nine 

intersections (7, 8, 22, 26, 36, 37, 60, 89, and 101) would have impacts under the future (2035) 

plus F-B LGA Station conditions.

All intersections that would operate at LOS E or F under the no project conditions would continue 

to operate at LOS E or F under F Street Station conditions, with the exception of intersection 34, 

which would operate at LOS D or better due to the construction of the proposed F Street 

interchange.

Project operation would increase traffic congestion at numerous intersections around the 

Bakersfield F Street Station. Prior to mitigation, effects would be significant under CEQA. 

Mitigation measures (see Section 3.2.6 Mitigation specifically TR-MM#3, TR-MM#5, TR-MM#6, 

TR-MM#7, TR-MM#8, TR-MM#9, and TR-MM#10) for operational impacts include a wide variety 

of roadway improvements including restriping, installation of signals, modification of signal timing, 

and roadway widening. Following mitigation, the traffic effects at all intersections and roadway 

segments within the four sub-areas would be less than significant under CEQA. However, effects 

on the local circulation would occur in the congested areas of Bakersfield from the extension of 

the duration of peak periods of congestion. The effect of this increased congestion would be 

considered less than significant under CEQA.

The currently proposed F-B LGA F Street Station would be located at the intersection of F Street/

SR 204 and would be approximately 46 acres. Out of the total site area, 11.75 acres would be 

organized into surface and structured parking. Surface parking would be designated on 7 acres 

with a planned parking capacity of 762 vehicles. Six seven-story parking structures would be 

located on the station site (on approximately 4.7 acres). The parking structures would include one 

basement level and a roof deck parking level, and would have total parking capacity for 4,438 

vehicles. The total parking capacity (surface parking lots and parking structures) for the station 

site would accommodate parking for 5,200 vehicles. Therefore, adequate parking will be available 

on site and the effect on parking would be less than significant impact under CEQA. 

The project is projected to add approximately 900 daily passengers to transit service in the 

Bakersfield area, including approximately 135 peak-hour passengers. Under existing conditions, 

approximately 17 transit routes serve the Bakersfield Station area, and the addition of 

approximately 135 passengers on existing transit routes in the Bakersfield Station area averages 

about 8 additional passengers per route, assuming equal distribution. The existing transit fleet is 

expected to be able to accommodate the per route increases associated with the F-B LGA. The 

resulting effect would be less than significant under CEQA. 
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Table 3.2-28 Existing Plus Project F-B LGA Bakersfield Station Area Intersection Analysis

No. Intersection Control Without Project With F-B LGA Station Alternative

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

6 Fruitvale Avenue/Hageman Road Signalized 48.9 D 55.4 E 48.9 D 58.7 E 0.0 3.3

7 Mohawk Street/Hageman Road One-Way Stop 65.9 F >180 F 70.1 F >180 F 4.2 57.9

8 Mohawk Street/Rosedale Highway Signalized 73.0 E >180 F 75.7 E >180 F 2.7 2.8

9 Knudsen Drive/Olive Drive Signalized 128.2 F 127.1 F 131.0 F 128.3 F 2.8 1.2

12 SR 99 Southbound Ramps/Olive Drive One-Way Stop 56.5 F >180 F 58.8 F >180 F 2.3 27.1

13 State Road/SR 99 Northbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 46.1 E 47.7 E 46.2 E 47.8 E 0.1 0.1

14 State Road/Olive Drive Signalized 35.6 D 88.2 F 35.6 D 88.2 F 0.0 0.0

22 Oak Street/Rosedale Highway-24th Street Signalized 115.1 F 68.1 E 0.1 116.8 F 71.2 E 1.7

26 Oak Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 142.5 F 121.7 F 144.0 F 125.1 F 1.5 3.4

27 Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps/California Avenue Signalized 52.0 D 55.9 E 53.2 D 56.0 E 1.2 0.1

34 F Street/SR 204 Eastbound Ramps Signalized 44.3 D 66.8 E 20.5 C 27.1 C -23.8 -39.7

37 F Street/23rd Street Signalized 70.7 E 71.6 E 88.6 F 80.3 F 17.9 8.7

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop and one-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.) 

BOLD = Significant Project Impact 

F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative

LOS = levels-of-service

SR = State Route
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Table 3.2-29 Future (2035) Plus Project F-B LGA Bakersfield Station Area Intersection Levels-of-Service

No. Intersection Control Without Project With F-B LGA Station Alternative

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

1 Coffee Road/Olive Drive Signalized 47.2 D 63.5 E 48.4 D 64.6 E 1.2 1.1

2 Coffee Road/Hageman Road Signalized 28.4 C >180 F 28.6 C >180 F 0.2 2.0

6 Fruitvale Avenue/Hageman Road Signalized 66.4 E 52.2 D 66.7 E 53.1 D 0.3 0.9

7 Mohawk Street/Hageman Road Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F >180 F >180 F 112.1 0.0

8 Mohawk Street/Rosedale Highway Signalized 174.3 F >180 F 178.5 F >180 F 4.2 4.0

9 Knudsen Drive/Olive Drive Signalized 109.5 F >180 F 110.5 F >180 F 1.0 1.1

10 Knudsen Drive/Hageman Road Signalized 87.5 F 151.8 F 88.5 F 153.1 F 1.0 1.3

12 SR 99 Southbound Ramps/Olive Drive Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F >180 F >180 F 0.0 0.0

13 State Road/SR 99 Northbound Ramps Two-Way Stop 43.1 E 45.7 E 43.2 E 45.6 E 0.1 -0.1

14 State Road/Olive Drive Signalized 38.9 D 132.4 F 38.9 D 132.4 F 0.0 0.0

17 Camino Del Rio Court/Rosedale Highway Signalized 177.0 F 84.8 F 177.5 F 85.3 F 0.5 0.5

21 Buck Owens Boulevard-SR 99 Northbound Ramps/

Rosedale Highway Signalized 42.3 D 82.9 F 50.4 D 84.4 F 8.1 1.5

22 Oak Street/Rosedale Highway-24th Street Signalized 125.8 F 139.0 F 142.2 F 154.3 F 16.4 15.3

24 Oak Street/19th Street Signalized 13.7 B 62.0 E 13.8 B 63.5 E 0.1 1.5

26 Oak Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 152.6 F >180 F 157.2 F >180 F 4.6 3.8

27 Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps/California Avenue Signalized 83.8 F 93.0 F 84.3 F 93.2 F 0.5 0.2

29 Oak Street/California Avenue Signalized 46.5 D 58.9 E 46.9 D 59.3 E 0.4 0.4

34 F Street/SR 204 Eastbound Ramps Signalized >180 F >180 F 19.9 B 26.8 C -180.8 -218.4

36 F Street/24th Street Signalized 99.0 F >180 F 101.0 F >180 F 2.0 9.6

37 F Street/23rd Street Signalized 126.4 F 119.6 F 144.4 F 127.9 F 18.0 8.3

38 F Street/21st Street Signalized 34.5 C 114.4 F 35.6 D 116.7 F 1.1 2.3
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No. Intersection Control Without Project With F-B LGA Station Alternative

A.M. Peak P.M. Peak A.M. Peak P.M. Peak Increase in Delay

Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS A.M. P.M.

40 F Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 33.1 C >180 F 34.6 C >180 F 1.5 3.6

42 H Street/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 43.4 D 90.9 F 43.8 D 93.0 F 0.4 2.1

46 Chester Avenue/34th Street Signalized 20.6 C 65.1 E 20.4 C 30.8 C -0.2 -34.3

49 Chester Avenue/24th Street Signalized 67.2 E 82.0 F 68.3 E 84.6 F 1.1 2.6

50 Chester Avenue/23rd Street Signalized 36.8 D 80.5 F 38.2 D 81.2 F 1.4 0.7

53 Chester Avenue/Truxtun Avenue Signalized 32.1 C 93.3 F 33.0 C 95.4 F 0.9 2.1

60 M Street/SR 204/28th Street Signalized 151.2 F >180 F 180.0 F >180 F 28.8 118.9

66 Q Street/SR 204 Signalized 38.7 D 62.7 E 47.8 D 65.9 E 9.1 3.2

85 Union Avenue/SR 204/21st Street Signalized 37.6 D 103.7 F 38.9 D 104.4 F 1.3 0.7

86 Union Avenue/19th Street Signalized 46.6 D 124.0 F 47.4 D 124.6 F 0.8 0.6

87 Union Avenue/18th Street Signalized 27.1 C 56.4 E 27.3 C 56.4 E 0.2 0.0

88 Union Avenue/Hayden Court-Sonora Street Signalized 61.8 E 21.6 C 64.3 E 21.8 C 2.5 0.2

89 Union Avenue/California Avenue Signalized 99.7 F 54.6 D 99.9 F 56.7 E 0.2 2.1

90 Union Avenue/4th Street Signalized 18.8 B 63.0 E 19.2 B 65.9 E 0.4 2.9

91 Union Avenue-SR 58 Westbound Ramps/Brundage Lane Signalized 68.3 E 74.8 E 68.6 E 76.9 E 0.3 2.1

101 Beale Avenue/Jefferson Street-SR 178 Westbound Ramps Two-Way Stop >180 F >180 F 121.2 F >180 F -108.2 9.6

102 Beale Avenue/Flower Street Signalized 19.7 B 78.9 E 20.0 B 79.1 E 0.3 0.2

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

Delay = Average control delay in seconds (For two-way stop controlled intersections, reported delay is for worst-case movement.)

BOLD = Significant Project Impact

F-B LGA = Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative

LOS = levels-of-service

SR = State Route
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The proposed project would not require the closure of any of the existing or planned bicycle 

routes or pedestrian access routes in the immediate vicinity of Bakersfield station. An estimated 

500 passengers would access the Bakersfield Station on foot or by bicycle each day and bike 

storage would be provided in the secondary entrance building of the F Street Station and 

additional bike storage would be accommodated in each of the F Street Station parking 

structures. Approximately 75 passengers would arrive or depart the station area during the peak 

hour. The addition of pedestrian and bike trips during the peak hour (an average of about one 

pedestrian per bike per 1 minute) in the Bakersfield Station area would not substantially affect 

existing pedestrian and bike facilities. Impacts would be less than significant under CEQA. 

The proposed HSR service would operate on an elevated structure through the Bakersfield 

Station area, so it would not create any conflicts or impacts on UPRR freight operations. 

Pedestrian structures may cross over the freight rail line to provide access to the HSR station, but 

the structures would be designed to meet freight height clearances. The resulting effect would be 

negligible because freight rail service would be grade-separated and therefore would not be 

interrupted or worsened by the HSR station. Impacts would be less than significant under CEQA. 

Impact TR #16: Impacts on School Districts Local Roadway Network

Road closures and modified traffic routing along HSR tracks could result in increased response

times for emergency responders to schools and increases in school bus travel distances and

times. Existing roads would either remain unchanged where elevated track would cross them or

would be modified into overcrossings or undercrossing where at-grade track would conflict with

them. Road segments that would be permanently closed are typically short (less than 1 mile).

Road crossings in rural areas would occur approximately every 2 miles. Because the project

design would include coordination with emergency responders and school districts to incorporate

roadway modifications that maintain existing traffic patterns and fulfill response route and access

needs, effects on the response times by service providers would be less than significant under 

CEQA. 

3.2.5 Avoidance and Minimization Measures

The Authority and FRA have identified avoidance and minimization measures and mitigation

measures, which would be applicable to the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS and this

Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. Measures considered to be part of the project are summarized in 

Section 3.2.6 of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (pages 3.2-121 through 3.2-124). 

The applicable list is provided in Technical Appendix 2-G, Mitigation Monitoring and Enforcement 

Plan. Technical Appendix 2-H describes how implementation of these measures reduces adverse 

effects on air quality. The following Traffic Avoidance and Minimization Measures (TRA-AM #) 

would be applicable to the May 2014 Project as well as the F-B LGA:

• TRA-AM #1 Off-Street Parking for Construction-Related Vehicles: Identifying adequate

off-street parking for construction vehicles or providing a shuttle for construction workers.

• TRA-AM #2 Maintenance of Pedestrian Access: Preparing construction management

plans that address maintenance of pedestrian access.

• TRA-AM #3 Maintenance of Bicycle Access: Preparing construction management plans

that address maintenance of bicycle access.

• TRA-AM #4 Restriction on Construction Hours: Limiting the hours of construction material

deliveries and construction worker arrivals and departures.

• TRA-AM #5 Construction Truck Routes: Delivering construction-related equipment

according to appropriate truck routes.

• TRA-AM #6 Protection of Public Roadways during Construction: Repairing public

roadways damaged during construction.
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• TRA-AM #7 Maintenance of Public Transit Access and Routes: Coordinating with the

appropriate transit jurisdiction prior to limiting access.

• TRA-AM #8 Construction Transportation Plan: Construction traffic and employee shift

changes will be limited during peak traffic hours, parking will be either off-street or off-site,

with heavy construction vehicles traveling only in identified appropriate routes.

• TRA-AM #9 Construction during Special Events: Roadway construction activities will be

limited during special public events so as to not interfere.

• TRA-AM #10 Protection of Freight and Passenger Rail during Construction: Restoring

freight and passenger rail to pre-construction conditions.

• TRA-AM #11 Additional Features in the Cities of Fresno and Bakersfield: Alignment of

roadways to be grade-separated and freeway overpasses to be reconstructed will be offset

from the existing alignment to facilitate staged construction, wherever possible.

During project design and construction, the Authority will work with relevant agencies to 

implement the measures outlined above to reduce impacts on transportation resources. However, 

the Authority cannot require implementing agencies to adopt these mitigation measures and it is 

ultimately the responsibility of the implementing agency to determine and adopt project-specific 

mitigation. 

3.2.6 Mitigation 

3.2.6.1 Mitigation Measures from the May 2014 Project and the F-B LGA

The project design features were approved under the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final 

EIR/EIS, and detailed descriptions of each feature can be found in the Final EIR/EIS (Authority 

and FRA 2014a, pages 3.2-121 to 3.2-124).

A Construction Transportation Plan, along with a traffic management plan, will minimize impacts. 

Construction traffic and HMF employee shift changes will be limited during peak traffic hours, 

parking will be either off-street or off-site, with heavy construction vehicles traveling only in 

identified appropriate routes. Public transit, pedestrian access, and bicycle access will be 

prioritized, and only rerouted if unavoidable, and any roadways, freight, and passenger railways 

will be restored to pre-construction condition. Roadway alignments that will be grade-separated 

will be offset to facilitate staged construction. A network of changeable message signs (CMS) will 

advise motorists of any detours or delays, and detection at signalized intersections will be 

maintained to prevent fixed signal timing. During special public events, roadway construction 

activities will be limited so as to not interfere.

Mitigation Measures

The following mitigation measures with the exception of TR-MM#10, in Table 3.2-30 were 

approved under the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Mitigation and Monitoring Enforcement Plan 

(Authority and FRA 2014b) and are summarized in the following tables. These measures are 

discussed in further detail in the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Mitigation and Monitoring 

Enforcement Plan (Authority and FRA 2014b). Based on the analysis conducted for the F-B LGA, 

these measures approved for the 2014 Project provided adequate mitigation for the project as 

modified in the F-B LGA. 
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Table 3.2-30 Transportation Measures

Mitigation 

Measure

Description

TR-MM#2 Modify signal phasing. Modify traffic signal phasing sequence to improve operations at a signalized 

intersection, in consultation with the appropriate jurisdiction to ensure the peak hour re-timing of the 

signal.

TR-MM#3 Add signal to intersection to improve LOS/operation. Add traffic signals to affected non-signalized 

intersections surrounding the proposed HSR station locations to improve LOS and intersection 

operation.

TR-MM#4 Restripe intersections. Restripe specific intersections surrounding the proposed HSR station 

locations to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#5 Revise signal cycle length. Revise signal cycle length at specific intersections surrounding the 

proposed HSR station locations to improve LOS and intersection operation in consultation with the 

local appropriate jurisdiction.

TR-MM#6 Widen approaches to intersections. Widen approaches to allow for additional turning or throughlanes to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#7 Add exclusive turn lanes to intersections. Add exclusive turn lanes at specific intersections to 

improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#8 Add new lanes to roadway. Add additional roadway lanes to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#9 Restripe roadway segment. Restripe specific roadway segments in the vicinity of the proposed HSR 

station locations to improve LOS and roadway segment operation. 

TR-MM#10 Convert intersection stop control. Convert intersection stop-control from a two-way stop to an all-way 

stop.

Mitigation Measures under Existing Plus Project Conditions

• TR-MM#3. Mohawk Street and Hageman Avenue: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#5. Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps and California Avenue: Re-time the signal

in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours.

• TR-MM#5. F Street and SR 204: Re-time the signal in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours.

• TR-MM#3. SR 99 Southbound Ramps and Olive Drive: Install a traffic signal at the

intersection.

• TR-MM#6, 7, 8. F Street and 23rd Street: Widen the eastbound approach to provide one

exclusive left-turn lane, two exclusive through lanes, and one shared through/right-turn lane.

• TR-MM#6, 7, 8. Union Avenue and Hayden Court-Sonora Street: Widen the southbound

approach to provide two exclusive left-turn lanes, three exclusive through lanes, and one

exclusive right-turn lane.

Mitigation Measures under Future (2035) Plus Project Conditions

• TR-MM#8, 9. SR 43 and Ash Avenue: Add a two-way left-turn lane on SR 43.

• TR-MM#10. Beech Avenue and Riverside Street: Convert to all-way stop control.

• TR-MM#10. Dole Court and Snow Road: Convert to all-way stop control.

• TR-MM#3. Norris Road and Snow Road: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. F Street and 30th Street: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. Beale Avenue and Jefferson Street-SR 178 Westbound Ramps: Install a traffic

signal at the intersection.
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• TR-MM#3, 4, 7. P Street and 8th Street: Install a traffic signal at the intersection. Restripe the

eastbound and westbound approaches to provide an exclusive left-turn lane and shared

through/right-turn lane at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. Tulare Street and Truxtun Avenue: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. Mohawk Street and Hageman Road: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#4. Mohawk Street and Rosedale Highway: Add a second westbound left-turn lane.

This improvement already exists but is currently closed due to construction activity at the

intersection.

• TR-MM#4, 7. Q Street and 23rd Street: Restripe the eastbound and westbound approaches

to provide an exclusive left-turn lane and shared through/right-turn lane at the intersection.

• TR-MM#5. Oak Street and Truxtun Avenue: Re-time the signal in the a.m. and p.m. peak

hours.

• TR-MM#5. Union Avenue and California Avenue: Re-time the signal in the p.m. peak hour.

• TR-MM#5. F Street and 24th Street: Re-time the signal in the p.m. peak hour.

• TR-MM#5. Real Road-SR 99 Southbound Ramps and California Avenue: Re-time the signal

in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours.

• TR-MM#5. F Street and SR 204: Re-time the signal in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours.

• TR-MM#2. F Street and 30th Street: Add overlap phasing for westbound right-turn lane.

• TR-MM#6, 7, 8. F Street and 23rd Street: Widen the eastbound approach to provide one

exclusive left-turn lane, two exclusive through lanes, and one shared through/right-turn lane..

• TR-MM#5, 6, 7, 8. F Street and 23rd Street: Widen the eastbound approach to provide one

exclusive left-turn lane, two exclusive through lanes, and one shared through/right-turn lane.

Re-time the signal in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours.

• TR-MM#6, 7. Oak Street and Rosedale Highway-24th Street: Widen the eastbound approach

to provide one exclusive left-turn lane, three exclusive through lanes, and one exclusive rightturn lane.

• TR-MM#6, 7. M Street and SR 204 and 28th Street: Widen the northbound approach to

provide an exclusive left-turn lane and shared through/right-turn lane at the intersection.

• TR-MM#4. Q Street and 23rd Street: Restripe the eastbound and westbound approaches to

provide an exclusive left-turn lane and shared through/right-turn lane at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3, 4. P Street and 8th Street: Install a traffic signal at the intersection. Restripe the

eastbound and westbound approaches to provide an exclusive left-turn lane and shared

through/right-turn lane at the intersection.

• TR-MM#6, 7, 8. Union Avenue and Hayden Court-Sonora Street: Widen the northbound

approach to provide one exclusive left-turn lane, three exclusive through lanes, and one

exclusive right-turn lane. Widen the southbound approach to provide two exclusive left-turn

lanes, three exclusive through lanes, and one exclusive right-turn lane.

• TR-MM#5. Union Avenue and California Avenue: Re-time the signal in the p.m. peak hour.

• TR-MM#3. Tulare Street and Truxtun Avenue: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. Beale Avenue and Jefferson Street-SR 178 Westbound Ramps: Install a traffic

signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#9. F Street between 30th Street and 24th Street: Convert center two-way left-turn

lane to a dedicated northbound through lane.
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• TR-MM#9. 30th Street between F Street and H Street: Eliminate on-street parking to convert

30th Street from 2-lane Collector to 4-Lane Collector.

3.2.6.2 Mitigation Measures Specific to the F-B LGA

The F-B LGA will include engineering design features that would alleviate traffic conditions 

adjacent to the F Street Station site. Additional information regarding project design features is 

included in Chapter 2.0 of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. 

Specific mitigation measures (or portions of the measures) (TR-MM#3 through TR-MM#9) 

developed for Transportation in the F-B LGA TATR (Authority and FRA 2017), as listed in Table 

3.2-31, are applicable to the F-B LGA. These measures include TR-MM#3 through TR-MM#9. 

The only new mitigation measure added specifically for the F-B LGA is TR-MM#10. Table 3.2-32

lists the mitigation measures for Transportation developed solely for the F-B LGA. 

Table 3.2-31 Transportation Mitigation Measures

Number Description

TR-MM#2 Modify signal phasing. Modify traffic signal phasing sequence to improve operations at a signalized 

intersection, in consultation with the appropriate jurisdiction to ensure the peak hour re-timing of the 

signal.

TR-MM#3 Add signal to intersection to improve LOS/operation. Add traffic signals to affected non-signalized 

intersections surrounding the proposed HSR station locations to improve LOS and intersection

operation.

TR-MM#4 Restripe intersections. Restripe specific intersections surrounding the proposed HSR station locations to 

improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#5 Revise signal cycle length. Revise signal cycle length at specific intersections surrounding the proposed 

HSR station locations to improve LOS and intersection operation in consultation with the local 

appropriate jurisdiction.

TR-MM#6 Widen approaches to intersections. Widen approaches to allow for additional turning or through-lanes to 

improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#7 Add exclusive turn lanes to intersections. Add exclusive turn lanes at specific intersections to improve 

LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#8 Add new lanes to roadway. Add additional roadway lanes to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#9 Restripe roadway segment. Restripe specific roadway segments in the vicinity of the proposed HSR

station locations to improve LOS and roadway segment operation. 

TR-MM#10 Convert intersection stop control. Convert intersection stop-control from a two-way stop to an all-way 

stop.

Source: Authority and FRA, 2014b 

Table 3.2-32 Mitigation Measures Specifically Applicable to the F-B LGA

Number Description

TR-MM#3 Add signal to intersection to improve LOS/operation. Add traffic signals to affected non-signalized 

intersections surrounding the proposed F Street station location to improve LOS and intersection

operation.

TR-MM#4 Restripe intersections. Restripe specific intersections surrounding the proposed F Street station location 

to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#5 Revise signal cycle length. Revise signal cycle length at specific intersections surrounding the proposed 

F Street station location to improve LOS and intersection operation in consultation with the local 

appropriate jurisdiction.
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Number Description

TR-MM#6 Widen approaches to intersections. Widen approaches to allow for additional turning or through-lanes to 

improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#7 Add exclusive turn lanes to intersections. Add exclusive turn lanes at specific intersections to improve 

LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#8 Add new lanes to roadway. Add additional roadway lanes to improve LOS and intersection operation.

TR-MM#9 Restripe roadway segment. Restripe specific roadway segments in the vicinity of the proposed F street 

station location to improve LOS and roadway segment operation. 

TR-MM#10 Convert intersection stop control. Convert intersection stop-control from a two-way stop to an all-way 

stop. 

Source: Authority and FRA, 2017 

• TR-MM#8, 9. SR 43 and Ash Avenue: Add a two-way left-turn lane on SR 43.

• TR-MM#10. Beech Avenue and Riverside Street: Convert to all-way stop control.

• TR-MM#10. Dole Court and Snow Road: Convert to all-way stop control.

• TR-MM#3. Norris Road and Snow Road: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#3. Mohawk Street and Hageman Road: Install a traffic signal at the intersection.

• TR-MM#4. Mohawk Street and Rosedale Highway: Add a second westbound left-turn lane.

This improvement already exists but is currently closed due to construction activity at the

intersection.

• TR-MM#6, 7. Oak Street and Rosedale Highway-24th Street: Widen the eastbound approach

to provide one exclusive left-turn lane, three exclusive through lanes, and one exclusive rightturn lane.

• TR-MM#3. SR 99 Southbound Ramps and Olive Drive: Install a traffic signal at the

intersection.

• TR-MM#5. F Street and 24th Street: Re-time the signal in the p.m. peak hour.

• TR-MM#9. F Street between 30th Street and 24th Street: Convert center two-way left-turn

lane to a dedicated northbound through lane.

• TR-MM#9. 30th Street between F Street and H Street: Eliminate on-street parking to convert

30th Street from 2-lane Collector to 4-Lane Collector.

Construction of the roadway and intersection improvements defined in Mitigation Measures TRMM#2 through TR-MM#10 has the potential to create secondary environmental impacts 

associated with air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, noise, and water quality. 

However, all of the improvements defined in these mitigation measures can be implemented 

within existing roadway rights-of-way. For this reason, no impact or a less than significant impact 

to biological and cultural resources would occur. Water quality impacts would be mitigated 

through implementation of best management practices as dictated by the compensatory 

nationwide construction permit that each improvement project would need to obtain from the 

Army Corps of Engineers. Air quality and noise impacts from construction of the improvements 

would be temporary in nature, and would cease once the roadway or intersection improvement 

becomes operational. The specific roadway and intersection improvements are relatively small, 

and for that reason would not generate air pollution emissions that would exceed thresholds of 

significance. Hours of construction would be scheduled to abide by all local noise regulations, 

which prohibit construction during nights and morning hours as well as weekends and holidays. 

Consequently, secondary impacts associated with the future construction of these improvements 

would be less than significant and additional mitigation is not required.