An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety

This bill requires safety barriers, such as bollards or retaining walls, to be installed at commercial buildings where parking is located next to sidewalks or pedestrian areas. The law mandates that these structures must physically stop vehicles from entering walkways or crashing into buildings, while ensuring that minimum sidewalk widths for accessibility are maintained. Additionally, the bill creates a 15-member Pedestrian Safety Design Advisory Group to study best practices and develop recommendations for improving safety in parking lots and public spaces. Municipalities must approve these safety features as part of any new commercial development permits, though waivers may be granted for unique circumstances.