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CA SB78

Department of Transportation: report: state highway system: safety enhancements.


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add and repeal Section 237 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation.

AI Summary

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 The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the reporting requirement will automatically be repealed on January 1, 2031, unless renewed by future legislation.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.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Com. on TRANS. (on 06/05/2025)

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