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CT HB05386
Bill
Status
2/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Donald DeFronzo
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AI Summary
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Establishes a competitive grant program requiring the Department of Transportation to allocate 10 percent of federal highway funds (HSIP, CMAQ, and 402 Funds) for municipal infrastructure projects benefiting pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users
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Defines eligible infrastructure as sidewalks, bicycle lanes, bus shelters, crosswalks, pedestrian islands, intersection bulb-outs, and multi-use trails
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Requires municipalities to submit proposals annually through their regional planning organization or council of governments, with each regional entity selecting five projects to submit to the Department of Transportation for final grant awards
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Grants may be used for projects that improve pedestrian safety, improve safety for cyclists and nonmotorized road users, and provide safer access to transit
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Takes effect October 1, 2010
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Safety Of Pedestrians And Cyclists And The Promotion Of Healthy Communities.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/03
2/26/2010