""Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All."
"Robert Prinz expresses concern that the broad scope of AB 1976 could create unintended consequences by removing too many places where the public can be involved in shaping a project to best meet local needs."
"Advocates note that the legislation would be a major help for cities that want to make truly transformational projects such as neighborhood greenways, school streets programs, or even converting traditional streets to outdoor pedestrian malls."
"The bill would prohibit local governments from holding additional community input meetings to gather public comment on pedestrian or bicycle safety projects once they have been included in an approved plan."
Assembly Bill 1976 seeks to simplify the planning, construction, and protection of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in California. The bill aims to modernize outdated regulations and reduce unnecessary hurdles, facilitating safer streets. While some advocates support the bill for its potential to transform urban spaces, others express concerns about its broad scope potentially limiting public involvement in local project decisions. Key provisions include protecting approved safety projects from additional community input meetings once they are part of a city or county's general plan.
Read at Streetsblog California
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