SF025_CE_Checklist_8-28-2025.pdf

CE and NEPA Assignment – 06/20/2025 1

2A ‐ (c) Listed

Project Information:

Project Name: UA 2nd St Bike and Pedestrian Improvements

ADOT Project Number: 0000 PM TUC SF025 01C

Planning Requirements:

CE Start Date: 6/26/2023

Construction Project Administration

Re‐evaluation:

This project has been re-evaluated pursuant to 23 CFR 771.129 due to a change in the project scope, location, or termini or because of the need to evaluate new impacts not previously considered, or because significant time has passed since the date of the CE Approval. The information on this form reflects all updates to the project information.

Location and Limits:

The project is located on the University of Arizona (UA) Campus in the City of Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Work will take place along 2nd Street (St), Olive Road (Rd), Highland Avenue (Ave), and the associated intersections. Work will take place within Arizona Board of Reagents owned (ABOR) right-of-way (ROW).

Purpose and Description (scope of work):

The purpose of this project is to improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation efficiency at the Olive Road/Second Street and Highland Avenue/Second Street intersections.

The scope of work for this project includes:

Convert the existing paved UA Maintenance Road between James E. Rogers Way and 2nd St into a mixed-use path (MUP) by milling the existing pavement and paving and striping the new path

Remove landscaping along the existing UA Maintenance Rd Install three separated crosswalks to accommodate streetcar, pedestrian, and bicycle crossings, respectively Reconstruct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb access, as needed Eliminate the two-way traffic on Olive Rd and create a one-way northbound only traffic lane Convert the closed lane on Olive Rd to two bicycle lanes and widen the existing sidewalk Install an ADA compliant crosswalks at the Coconino Residence Hall and Olive Rd, as needed Install a high-visibility, mixed-use crosswalk on 2nd St at the Harshbarger MUP Add lighting to existing streetcar poles , as needed Re-strip two existing bicycle lanes on the Harshbarger MUP Mill, replace, and re-strip the existing pavement on Highland Ave Install high-visibility crosswalks for separate pedestrian and bicycle traffic Install all necessary signage and lighting associated with the new construction

Docusign Envelope ID: 139F0576-4992-44DA-AF28-40C8DBB537CD

CE and NEPA Assignment – 06/20/2025

Purpose and Description (scope of work):

No new ROW, permanent or temporary easements are anticipated for this project.

Type of CE ‐ Choose one from (c) or (d) or Appendix A drop‐down lists:

(c) - list: (c)(23)(i) Federally-funded projects that receive less than $6,944,651 of Federal funds

(d) - list:

Note: If the project qualifies for a (c)(1) or a (c)(9) emergency repair CE then no technical review is required and the CE is complete. A (d)(6) CE requires only a cultural resources and biology review to the level necessary to approved the disposal and a full technical review is not required. Proceed to NEPA Certification and Determination and Categorical Exclusion Approval.

Environmental Review Section

Each category below will be reviewed and a determination from a drop-down menu will be selected for each. The checkbox will indicate review has been completed and the appropriate documentation placed in the Project File as applicable.

Air Quality – Clean Air Act

Air Quality clearance is located in the project file

Noise – 23 CFR 772

This project is not a Type I project as defined in 23 CFR 772.5

Biological Resources – Endangered Species Act

Project Determination: No Effect under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act

Cultural Resources – Section 106

Section 106 Determination: No Adverse Effect

Section 4(f)

No approval under 23 U.S.C. § 138(a)(3) required [No Use Approval Requried]

Section 404 – Clean Water Act

There are no potential impacts to Waters of the US

Section 401 – Clean Water Act

There are no potential impacts to Waters of the US

Hazardous Materials

A Preliminary Initial Site Assessment (PISA) has been completed and documented in the project file

Public Involvement

A Project Public Involvement Plan was not applicable for this project

Other Considerations

Other potential environmental impacts such as Prime and Unique Farmlands, Sole Source Aquifers, Section 6(f) property, visual resources, etc. have been considered for this project and additional documentation as applicable is contained in the Project File.

Briefly cite if there are other applicable considerations and reference the appropriate file documentation. If no other considerations apply cite “n/a” n/a

If the answer to all questions 1 through 11 below is No then the project can be approved as a (c)(26), (c)(27) or (c)(28) CE.

1. Does the project involve the permanent acquisition of more than a minor amount of right-of-way?

2. Does the project involve any residential or non-residential displacements?

3. Does the project require a bridge permit from the U.S. Coast Guard?

4. Does the project require an Individual Permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act?

5. Does the project have a finding of “Adverse Effect” on historic properties protected by Section 106 of the NHPA by FHWA?

6. Does the project involve the use of a resource protected under Section 4(f) except for actions resulting in de minimis impacts?

7. Does the project have a finding of “may affect, likely to adversely affect” threatened or endangered species or critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act?

If the answer to all questions 1 through 11 below is No then the project can be approved as a (c)(26), (c)(27) or (c)(28) CE.

8. Does the project involve construction of temporary access, or the closure of an existing road, bridge, or ramp, that would result in major traffic disruptions?

9. Does the project involve a change in access control on a controlled access highway?

10. Does the project involve a floodplain encroachment for other than functionally dependent uses (e.g. bridges, wetlands) or actions that facilitate open space use (e.g. recreational trails, bicycle and pedestrian paths)?

11. Does the project involve construction activities in, across, or adjacent to a river component designated or proposed for inclusion in the National System of Wild and Scenic Rivers?

23 CFR 771.117(e) – Constraints Exceeded (If any “Yes” on Checklist)

Certification and Determination by ADOT

The State has determined that this project has no significant impact(s) on the environment and that there are no unusual circumstances as described in 23 CFR 771.117(b). As such, the project is categorically excluded from the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under NEPA. The action complies with NEPA requirements relating to connected actions and segmentation [23 CFR 771.111(f)]. The State has been assigned, and hereby certifies that it has carried out, the responsibility to make this determination pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 326 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 20, 2023, executed between FHWA and the State.

The State has determined that this project has no significant impact(s) on the environment and that there are no unusual circumstances as described in 23 CFR 771.117(b). As such, the project is categorically excluded from the requirements to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under NEPA. The action complies with NEPA requirements relating to connected actions and segmentation [23 CFR 771.111(f)]. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ADOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated June 25, 2024 and executed by FHWA and ADOT.

Environmental Commitments

Environmental commitments are included with this project and will be incorporated into the project plans, specifications and estimates as required.

Environmental Permits Issues and Commitments (EPIC) sheet to be included.

Categorical Exclusion Approval

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