The Great Redwood Trail Agency.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Great Redwood Trail Agency, a state agency responsible for developing and managing the Great Redwood Trail, a multi-use trail system along former railroad corridors in Northern California. The agency will acquire, own, and operate railroad lines and equipment, plan and construct the trail, and manage recreational facilities. It outlines the agency’s governance structure, budget requirements, contracting procedures, and exemptions from certain local ordinances. The bill also addresses the naming of the trail and provides for state reimbursement for any mandated costs.
Key provisions
- Creates the Great Redwood Trail Agency as a subdivision of the state.
- Establishes a board of directors for the agency, including city representatives selected by local cities.
- Requires the agency to adopt an annual budget and undergo regular audits.
- Exempts the agency from certain building and zoning ordinances.
- Authorizes the agency to enter into contracts and receive funds from state agencies.
- Specifies competitive bidding procedures for work exceeding a certain cost threshold.
- Requires the agency to designate a single point of contact with the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District.
- Mandates the naming of the trail as ‘The Great Redwood Trail’.
Who is affected
- State Government
- Local Governments (specifically cities and counties in the North Coast area)
- Transportation Agencies
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