Bill > AB891

This bill establishes the Quick-Build Pilot Program within the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to speed up the development and implementation of low-cost improvements on the state highway system, particularly focusing on bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The program requires Caltrans to develop and publish guidance for district quick-build improvements by December 31, 2027, and to identify and commit to funding at least six such improvements statewide by December 31, 2028. A "quick-build improvement" is defined as work that includes installing signage, lane markings, and other low-cost measures to enhance safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The bill is designed to be a temporary pilot program, with the provisions set to expire on January 1, 2030, allowing the department to test and evaluate these rapid, cost-effective infrastructure enhancements. The goal is to create faster, more flexible ways to improve transportation infrastructure, particularly for non-motorized road users, with minimal construction time and investment.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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