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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1702
Introduced by Assembly Member Hart
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February 17, 2023 |
An act to amend Section 2380 of the Streets and Highways Code, relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1702, as introduced, Hart.
Active Transportation Program.
Existing law establishes the Active Transportation Program in the Department of Transportation for purposes of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
Digest Key
Vote:
MAJORITY
Appropriation:
NO
Fiscal Committee:
NO
Local Program:
NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 2380 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:2380.
There is hereby established the The Active Transportation Program is hereby established in the department for the purpose purposes of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. It is the intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the following goals:(a) Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
(b) Increase safety and mobility for nonmotorized users.
(c) Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009).
(d) Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
(e) Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
(f) Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.