Bill > HB1772

This bill establishes a framework for "shared streets" in Washington state, allowing local authorities to designate certain non-arterial highways as spaces where pedestrians, bicyclists, micromobility device users, and vehicles share the same road space with modified traffic rules. Under this legislation, vehicular traffic must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility device operators, while bicyclists and micromobility device users must yield to pedestrians. The bill defines micromobility devices as including personal or shared non-motorized scooters, motorized foot scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices (EPAMDs). A shared street is specifically defined as a city street designated by official traffic control devices where different types of road users can share all or part of the street. The bill amends several existing traffic laws to accommodate shared streets, including provisions related to pedestrian movement, vehicle passing, crossing roadways, and bicycle operation, essentially creating exceptions to standard traffic rules when a street is designated as a shared street. Local authorities can establish these shared streets if they develop appropriate procedures, and they can set a maximum speed limit of 10 miles per hour on such streets to enhance safety for all users.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1772&Year=2025&Initiative=false