Bikeways: reversions and modifications.
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Overview
This bill restricts cities, counties, and other local agencies from removing or reducing the physical separation of bikeways (Class I, II, III, or IV) without replacing them with an equivalent or greater safety and connectivity feature. To do so, agencies must demonstrate specific findings through a licensed engineer’s report, approved by resolution and made publicly available. The Department of Transportation will establish a liaison to coordinate with local governments on addressing homeless encampments on state highways, develop delegated maintenance agreements, and submit an annual report to the legislature. This bill also clarifies that changes proposed address a statewide concern, applying to all cities.
Key provisions
- Requires a replacement of equivalent or greater safety and connectivity before removing or reducing bikeway separation.
- Mandates findings prepared or reviewed and certified by a licensed engineer for removal or reduction of bikeway separation.
- Requires public notice and review of the findings before implementation.
- Establishes a Department of Transportation liaison to coordinate with local governments on homeless encampment removal.
- Authorizes delegated maintenance agreements between the Department of Transportation and local governments.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to submit an annual report to the Legislature on homeless encampment efforts.
- Defines key terms such as ‘delegated maintenance agreement’ and ‘homeless encampment’.
- Allows local governments to utilize their existing homeless encampment abatement policies and personnel in delegated agreements.
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