State highway system: wildlife connectivity.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to prioritize wildlife connectivity when planning and maintaining the state highway system. It requires Caltrans to incorporate wildlife crossings and other features into its asset management plan and to jointly develop an inventory of areas where wildlife passage improvements are needed with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bill also mandates a report to the legislature on the progress of implementing these connectivity improvements.
Key provisions
- Requires Caltrans to include wildlife connectivity assets in its asset management plan.
- Mandates a joint inventory of connectivity needs between Caltrans and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- Requires Caltrans to review the state highway system in consultation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the public.
- Directs Caltrans to develop and publish an inventory of connectivity needs on its website.
- Requires biennial updates to the inventory and project list.
- Requires Caltrans to assess transportation projects for wildlife connectivity impacts.
- Calls for updates to design guidance, including the Highway Design Manual, to incorporate wildlife passage features.
- Requires a report to the legislature on the implementation of the article by July 1, 2028.
Who is affected
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
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