Bill > HB341

This bill directs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to conduct a comprehensive study on traffic collisions involving bicycles, electric bicycles, and motor-assisted scooters, with the primary goal of understanding how bicycle lanes impact collision rates. The study, to be conducted in collaboration with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, will involve examining collision reports to collect detailed data including demographic information of injured parties, geographic and population details, collision times and causes, and whether collisions occurred within designated bicycle lanes. By January 1, 2027, TxDOT must submit a report to the legislature that not only presents the study's findings but also provides recommendations for roadway lane designs that could reduce traffic collisions involving these types of vehicles. The bill includes specific definitions for bicycles, bicycle lanes, electric bicycles, and motor-assisted scooters, and suggests potential improvements to collision reporting. The legislation will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will automatically expire on February 1, 2027, ensuring a targeted and time-limited approach to gathering critical transportation safety information.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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