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This bill requires the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to prepare a comprehensive report on road safety in the state highway system. Specifically, the bill mandates that Caltrans identify potential safety enhancements for the highway system, analyze common factors that may be causing delays in implementing safety improvements, and develop strategies to expedite these safety projects. The report must be submitted to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, and will cover topics such as the types of safety improvements that could be implemented, obstacles to project delivery, and methods to speed up safety enhancement initiatives. This replaces an earlier version of the bill that focused on identifying the top 15 locations with the highest vehicle collision rates. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the reporting requirement will automatically be repealed on January 1, 2031, unless renewed by future legislation. The goal is to provide lawmakers with a detailed assessment of road safety challenges and potential solutions across California's state highway system.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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