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CA AB2731

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Donnell

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Carson to use individual axle group calculations (rather than combined calculations) when enforcing weight limits for permitted vehicles on Terminal Island Freeway routes.

  • Permits vehicles transporting intermodal cargo containers in international commerce to operate on specified routes with gross vehicle weights up to 95,000 pounds, subject to Department of Transportation approval and local ordinances.

  • Designated routes include the 3.66-mile Terminal Island Freeway (State Routes 47 and 103) and 2.4-mile portion of State Highway Route 1 between specified locations in Long Beach and Los Angeles.

  • Requires permit holders to carry proof of financial responsibility, display vehicle identification, and maintain a copy of the permit while operating on designated corridors.

  • Establishes consistent enforcement methodology across the three cities to reduce confusion, fines, and non-compliance among heavy container corridor users.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: Terminal Island Freeway: special permits.

Last Action

Died on inactive file.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing5/19/2016
Rules5/12/2016
Appropriations4/19/2016
Transportation3/14/2016

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