There is new legislation before our State Senate and Assembly - 15 bills in all, to improve safety for pedestrians and bike riders including eBike riders. BROUGHT TO US BY THE CALIFORNIA BICYCLE COALITION or CalBike. To support all 15 Bills see the link below.
Here are some highlights, timely in view of recent Laguna collision tragedies.
On Governor's Desk
* E-Bike Safety Training Program: Requires CALTRANS to develop statewide safety standards and training programs for users of e-bikes.
In California Senate
* Safe Street Crossings: Legalizes safe pedestrian mid-block crossings.
* Pedestrian Crossing Signals: Requires CALTRANS and cities to update all pedestrian control signals to operate giving a pedestrian a 3-7 second head start on circular green signal.
* PLAN FOR THE FUTURE BILL: Requires cities to ensure that a modified circulation element additionally includes bicycle and pedestrian plans and traffic calming plans. (LB CITY HALL ARE YOU THERE?)
In California Assembly
* Speed and Wreckless Driving: Increases local funding in circumstances that constitute gross negligence for manslaughter (because despite the pandemic since 2020, deaths an injuries due to vehicle collisions went up).
FOR DETAILS ON ALL 15 BILLS AND TO SUPPORT WITH ONE CLICK SEE THIS LINK
-LS
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