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CA AB1464
Bill
Status
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Damon Connolly
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Transportation and Bay Area Toll Authority to consider reopening the third lane on the westbound level of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to motor vehicle traffic during weekday morning commutes if they develop such a project.
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Mandates consideration of adding a movable "zipper" barrier to the eastbound level of the bridge to maintain a continuous bicycle and pedestrian lane and San Francisco Bay Trail.
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Requires operation of moveable "zipper" barriers on both bridge levels to optimize traffic flow in either direction while preserving bicycle and pedestrian access and the Bay Trail.
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Establishes legislative findings that approximately 18,000 daily commuters cross the bridge (63% people of color, 60% earning below median income), facing 16 minutes of added gridlock during peak hours that contributes to air pollution in Richmond's disadvantaged communities.
Legislative Description
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2024