NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE BUTTE STREET BOOGIE NETWORK PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that the public is invited to review and comment on the Initial Study (IS) and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the proposed Butte Street Boogie Network Project (project). The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration does not signify approval or disapproval of this project. The City of Redding will consider the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration together with any comments received during the public review process to determine whether the proposed project should be approved as proposed, if additional studies are required, or if the project should be deferred.
The project is in west Redding, Shasta County, California. The project site is located along Butte Street, Shasta Street, and Placer Street (latitude 40.57900, longitude 122.41284 at the approximate center point of the project).
The purpose of the project is to safely accommodate active transportation, including people that walk, bike and roll. It is needed because the roadway and trail segments included in the project have discontinuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and for some sections, no facilities. Pedestrians and bicyclists are required to share roadways with motor vehicles, take circuitous detours, or use unimproved (dirt surface) paths. The project includes: three new 36-foot diameter traffic circles, new and upgraded ADA curb ramps, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls, lighting, multi-use pathways, and a pedestrian bridge. Construction work will consist of earthwork, trenching, vegetation removal, utility relocation, drainage installation and modification, tree planting, installation of irrigation, paving, striping, and sign replacement/installation. Utilities will be relocated as needed to implement the ADA compliant improvements. Drainage improvements include the installation, modification, removal, or replacement of the City storm drain utility infrastructure to ensure positive drainage of the non-motorized improvements. The improvements will be constructed the City right of way and within easement areas. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027 and continue through 2028.
All interested persons are invited to comment in writing on the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to the Public Works Department prior to the end of the public review period. The public and state agency comment period on the IS/MND commences on April 30, 2026 and will end on May 29, 2026. Comments must be in writing and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on the due date. Comments may be sent to Amber Kelley, Environmental Compliance Manager, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001, or via email to akelley@cityofredding.org. The project will be considered for approval at the June 16, 2026, City Council meeting.
The Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration are available for review online at https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/public_works/environmental_management/index.php, and available for review or purchase at the City of Redding Public Works Department (530-225-4170), 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.
May 5, 10, 2026 #12297634
