SB 1667 Summary

• Requires state highways bisecting residential and commercial communities to use National Association of City Transportation Officials' standards for design and speeds, while other state highways use American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' standards.

• Establishes State Highway Safety and Modernization Council responsibilities including identifying the 100 most-dangerous intersections, dangerous vehicle classes, and developing emergency egress route proposals with priority given to low-income communities, with recommendations due to legislature by 20 days before 2026 session.

• Authorizes installation of up to 10 additional photo red light imaging detector systems annually at intersections selected by the council, with pedestrians receiving a 4-second lead time before vehicles proceed; no citations before July 1, 2027.

• Creates Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee to identify 10 most-dangerous school zones annually and authorizes installation of automated speed enforcement systems within 200 feet of school property; no citations before July 1, 2027.

• Establishes maximum $500 fine for vehicles blocking marked crosswalks and requires judiciary collaboration before expanding photo red light and automated speed enforcement programs; appropriates funds for department of transportation training, program implementation, and judiciary information system updates.