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DE SB50

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kyra Hoffner

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Codifies the Pedestrian Council into Delaware law, replacing its previous status as an executive order entity that was established in 2006, disbanded in 2008, and re-established in 2015

  • Establishes a 17-member council including state agency secretaries, ADA coordinators, county planning officials, the League of Local Governments executive director, and 6 Governor-appointed citizen members (one from each county plus 3 with disabilities)

  • Charges the council with advising on pedestrian infrastructure gaps, crosswalk and sidewalk design standards, traffic rules, transit connectivity, and pedestrian safety education strategies

  • Requires the council to review Delaware pedestrian fatalities quarterly to identify trends and make safety recommendations, and to assist with implementing the Department of Transportation's Statewide Pedestrian Action Plan

  • Mandates at least 4 meetings per year and an annual report to the Governor, General Assembly, and Division of Research, with staff and fiscal support provided by the Department of Transportation's Planning Division

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 2 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Advisory Council On Walkability And Pedestrian Awareness.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)3/16/2023
Legislative Oversight & Sunset2/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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