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This bill amends California Vehicle Code Section 21450.5 to enhance pedestrian safety at traffic signals by introducing several key provisions. The bill defines important terms like Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), which help visually impaired individuals navigate intersections through non-visual cues like audible tones and vibrations, and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs), which give pedestrians a 3-7 second head start before vehicle traffic moves. For state-owned or operated traffic signals, the bill requires the installation of touch-free APS at new pedestrian crossings on state highway projects, and mandates that existing signals in residential, business, school, and high-pedestrian areas implement LPIs during future maintenance work. The bill also requires Caltrans to identify and record these signals in their management system and notify local agencies about LPI implementation opportunities. Additionally, the bill specifies that pedestrian signal heads must comply with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and provide non-visual activation methods. If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated local program costs, the state will reimburse local agencies for these expenses.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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