Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles
This bill requires state, county, and local transportation projects to prioritize safe access for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders. It mandates that agencies using complete street design principles consider these needs during the planning, design, and construction of major projects, while also applying these standards to maintenance and resurfacing work if the project is expected to last at least ten years. Additionally, the legislation updates criteria for determining when a transportation project is unnecessary, allowing decisions based on factors like land use, traffic volume, and community support. The changes apply only to projects approved after the law takes effect, which is set for 180 days after passage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 3, 2024
How they voted
43–17
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 62
Jun 3, 2024
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican21
76% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 28, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 22, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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