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CA AB1218

Bill

Status

Passed

7/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jay Obernolte

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for bicycle transportation plans in urbanized areas from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2021
  • Exempts bicycle transportation plans covering restriping of streets and highways, bicycle parking and storage, signal timing improvements, and related signage for bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles
  • Requires lead agencies to hold noticed public hearings in affected areas and prepare traffic and safety impact assessments before determining projects are exempt
  • Exempts restriping projects for bicycle lanes in urbanized areas that are consistent with an existing bicycle transportation plan
  • Both exemptions automatically repeal on January 1, 2021

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: bicycle transportation plans.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 149, Statutes of 2017.

7/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/21/2017
Environmental Quality5/10/2017
Rules5/1/2017
Appropriations4/17/2017
Natural Resources3/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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