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Assemblymember Zibur, the bill
uthor, told lawmakers quick builds are low- to moderate-cost, interim capital improvements—typically using durable but reversible materials—that can be installed quickly to address urgent safety needs. \"Quick build projects are temporary installations to test new street design improvements that improve safety and accessibility,\" Jared Sanchez of the California Bicycle Coalition testified in support.

Supporters said quick builds allow communities to respond faster to dangerous corridors, gather public feedback, and adapt designs before permanent construction. The bill requires Caltrans to complete six projects as part of the program and emphasized the safety focus for vulnerable road users.

Some members from more rural districts expressed concerns that bicycle-focused programs are less applicable in areas where trips typically exceed distances practical for biking and that funding could compete with road maintenance priorities. Assemblymember Zibur and supporters said the bill is safety-focused and not intended to convert roadways unnecessarily but to allow quick, low-cost interventions where Caltrans identifies safety needs.

The committee recorded a motion to pass the bill; it was moved by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry and seconded by Assemblymember Aarons. The committee vote was recorded as 11 yes and 4 no in the transcript and the bill was ordered to Appropriations for fiscal review.

If enacted, AB 891 would create a Caltrans quick-build program that advances interim safety features on the state highway system and requires completion of six projects by 2028 to address safety for vulnerable road users.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Assembly Transportation Committee (1)","oneSentenceSummary","AB 891 would require Caltrans to design and complete six low-cost, reversible \"quick-build\" projects by 2028 to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists on state highways; the Transportation Committee voted the bill out to Appropriations.","taxTitle","California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California","taxId",17099,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611107,"Panel advances bill allowing $5 ticket surcharge to fund transit service for 2026 World Cup and other major events",780,3800000,4580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6&start=3800&end=4580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6/thumbnail_3800000.jpg","/articles/6611107/California/Panel-advances-bill-allowing-5-ticket-surcharge-to-fund-transit-service-for-2026-World-Cup-and-other-major-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611107-4f60a818cda6e71bce195ccdfcc0bdc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544084&Signature=Z8FDq0C-DfTBO0YEn6qoWuiNXCLoH~JWqdXHl5QgZYfaCTBrrVU3L3PA-mcRwIcHq8SDdy46CJGNfZ8lpJ4xoZfq9~xPU0uNf0UyMB4zGHPabDWny-4rk9OI0Q4fkPt~U21dh3qB255xIzZJPPQjIwBt8G4RlELHrU1iSJuhq~AtloEkKt7Zw-DK~FHdmvcWCbQCLDXr1-bEl2Pt9~i~bKsRfe9pfxodXHWoWfDQc7VVMlQSNEOcJVCaj7y5MW4jXn5r0w-sdJWXDK2ORcyuL7oAHdKejBlt5S72QcIyx3WNOh8AirmrA3VWgQf8CSUqFtdYyIlGK3MFh5PYQNhRzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Assembly Transportation Committee advanced AB 1237, a measure authorizing a $5 surcharge on primary event-ticket purchases for 2026 FIFA World Cup games and certain NCAA championship games to fund same-day transit access and additional operations for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

Assemblymember McKinner, the bill
uthor, said the surcharge would allow transit agencies to provide unlimited same-day rides for ticket holders, relieving congestion and matching security-related perimeter controls that will limit parking near venues. \"Integrating a transit pass with your ticket to a World Cup or NCAA final game will make it easier for sports fans ... to use our transit systems,\" the author said.

LA Metro and VTA representatives described operational needs tied to the events. Chris McCailey of LA Metro estimated substantial increased operational costs for the eight World Cup games at SoFi Stadium and told the committee the surcharge was designed to be charged only to event attendees and to provide a simple way for attendees to use transit. Delaney Hunter of VTA said ticket-integrated transit would be essential because perimeter security would make parking close to venues infeasible.

Opposition testimony came from Scott Kaufman, legislative director for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, who argued the $5 charge could be a special tax under Article XIII C of the California Constitution and therefore would require two-thirds voter approval because LA Metro and VTA are special districts. Kaufman asked the committee to oppose the bill on that basis.

Committee discussion included support from members who praised the proposal as an innovation to shift attendees to transit; others raised constitutional and consumer-cost concerns. Assemblymember Lackey said he worried the measure could create a new way to tax consumers and that a ballot process might be more appropriate.

The committee recorded a motion to pass the bill, moved by Assemblymember Arons and seconded by Assemblymember Harabedian. The vote in committee was recorded as 11 yes and 2 no at the time the chair reported results, and the bill was re-referred to the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism for further review.

If enacted, AB 1237 would authorize a $5 fee on primary official game-ticket purchases for World Cup games in Los Angeles County and for eligible NCAA championship events in Santa Clara County, with fees remitted to LA Metro or VTA and used to fund same-day transit access and related operations.","AB 1237 would permit LA Metro and VTA to collect a $5 fee on primary event tickets to fund same-day transit access for World Cup and select NCAA games; the committee advanced the bill despite a taxpayer association objection that the charge could be a tax.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611113,"Assembly committee advances changes to Clean Cars for All to target oldest, highest-emitting vehicles",2529,3389000,5918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6&start=3389&end=5918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6/thumbnail_3389000.jpg","/articles/6611113/California/Assembly-committee-advances-changes-to-Clean-Cars-for-All-to-target-oldest-highest-emitting-vehicles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611113-ec1578c5edd6f0ff010acdac7fc893ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544084&Signature=U6BEq11elmwl3rMKR2h586NL5cUi6HhKkt5Ewe~bcgXBP2KOrzycl7ue0JrTm1oJBM-Lar5RbBIi2Qow-qLUON0ogyFsR1bQ3XfF6lewk7uXNxzUJfsvjIXyshpkqxQC9e-B0Kd7AlqdexOFh48Pg87AhOtN7WgFZZhKzMKs3FAA~fIeprW71rKZT8NixTGZGBqpLuH0~GMSIvEIqmkcYSMGwMAq5nbMeZFqGxmwdnn7rQg1IwDzUeP8dIj6Q3T99P2GVggjetYcSAXZudbLKhsSg8gAP8p5rkUiKZd7Am8FWr9vgaMVB~QEJChGHNZcnhFeshBqK9MlOYHPC2~MAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","AB 674, a bill to update the Clean Cars for All (CC4A) program to focus incentives on the oldest, highest-emitting vehicles and to add data and equity provisions, was approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee and re-referred to the Natural Resources Committee.

Assemblymember Connolly, the bill
uthor, said AB 674 will require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to prioritize vehicles manufactured before 2004 that are registered in disadvantaged and low-income communities. \"Older vehicles have accounted for the highest levels of pollution and have disproportionately hurt disadvantaged and low income communities,\" the author said.

Witnesses supporting the bill included Michelle Canales of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Tom Knox of ValleyCAN. Canales cited UCS analysis finding that pre-2004 passenger vehicles account for roughly 19% of light-duty cars on the road but are responsible for 73% of passenger-vehicle NOx emissions. Testimony to the committee said the CC4A program has replaced some 21,900 vehicles and reduced about 98,700 metric tons of CO2 since 2017.

Supporters said AB 674 will increase incentives for the highest-emitting vehicles, require specific vehicle data collection, and apply established equity and reporting requirements to CC4A expansions. Committee members noted the transportation sector is the state's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and that ensuring equitable access to cleaner vehicles is critical to meet state targets.

The committee recorded a motion to pass the bill; Vice Chair Davies moved the bill and Assemblymember Aarons seconded. The measure passed committee and was referred to the Natural Resources Committee; the transcript records a committee tally described in the roll as 10 votes at one point and later shows a final vote tally of 15 votes in committee.

AB 674 would change CC4A prioritization and reporting requirements; implementation and precise fiscal impacts will be determined in later fiscal analyses and by CARB rulemaking.

","AB 674 directs the California Air Resources Board to prioritize pre-2004 vehicles in Clean Cars for All and adds data and equity requirements; the Transportation Committee voted to pass the bill to Natural Resources.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611117,"Committee advances bill to create Caltrans pilot for \"bike highways\" in two metro areas",872,1392000,2264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6&start=1392&end=2264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6/thumbnail_1392000.jpg","/articles/6611117/California/Committee-advances-bill-to-create-Caltrans-pilot-for-bike-highways-in-two-metro-areas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611117-a7cc276f3476261d2836398ee5f112a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544084&Signature=n3LIY7sNGWd~io2t38t79o4tzdfw2AqwyhkRnl20tleOzsc479CHKd5t5VkBbOiDyvTkQD95aQ5crq8b2oeu3JLR4oxmQwHNeKL0Yy~sQJlb5tgm~NAZSbj0qGHBPl5A-eqJxmyDXKjCWYEe~utqXYl77F4WnZJeRqfMdl77J3wph~PLac~V0v6uusTHu8x8pHvN17vdHbnOYuqBmPwqmQyav41yRNG3k5jS2aK3VsnIBIlo-3gN0tuWBtNI-OxRR1NdWawyRNwY2z7rG7ip7jLaSHrMf1AbgBMbtbKyv~GH1X4~4lZ~4dBY9Shy2U4xrNsOGwUqpW0RtL13fbwRZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","AB 954, a measure to establish two Caltrans pilot programs for \"bike highways\" and to require a legislative report on a potential statewide bikeway program, was advanced by the California State Assembly Transportation Committee.

Assemblymember Bennett, the bill
uthor, told the committee the measure would take \"the first concrete steps\" toward a statewide bike-highway program by establishing two pilot programs. Proponents recommended the pilots be sited where regional partners expect the best chance for early success. Jared Sanchez, policy director for the California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), described bike highways as \"high quality, uninterrupted, long distance bikeways that provide full separation from motor vehicles.\" Sanchez said bike highways serve as a protected backbone connecting major destinations and transit hubs.

Supporters pointed to international examples and prior Caltrans studies. The author cited Copenhagen, London and Bogota as cities that have implemented similar networks and referenced a 2022 Caltrans Bay Area Bike Highway Study that identified recommendations for six potential Bay Area corridors. Committee supporters argued that bike highways can expand travel choices, address last-mile transit gaps and support climate goals.

During committee discussion, some members expressed fiscal and equity concerns. Vice Chair Davies said she was concerned that redirecting funds could conflict with voter expectations under SB 1 and would reduce money for road maintenance and rural projects. Assemblymembers Lackey and Macedo said the focus on metropolitan areas presents an imbalance because rural constituents also rely on gas-tax-funded roadway projects. Assemblymember Harabedian asked to be added as a coauthor and argued pilots are appropriate to start where they will succeed.

The committee recorded a motion to pass the bill; the motion was made by Assemblymember Rogers and seconded by Assemblymember Carrillo. The measure passed the committee with a recorded tally described in the transcript as \"7 yes and 3 no\" and was left open for additional members to add their votes before re-referral to Appropriations.

AB 954 would create eligibility and pilot authority for Caltrans to develop bike-highway projects in two metropolitan areas and require a report to the Legislature with recommendations on establishing a statewide program.

","AB 954 would authorize Caltrans to implement two pilot bike-highway corridors and direct a report to the Legislature on a potential statewide program; the Assembly Transportation Committee advanced the bill after supporters said bike highways boost safety, connectivity and climate goals.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6611122,"Assembly committee approves automated speed enforcement pilot for active highway work zones",3533,2359000,5892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6&start=2359&end=5892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2899313-52ae2eae9c0203fcf2b85654d33278c6/thumbnail_2359000.jpg","/articles/6611122/California/Assembly-committee-approves-automated-speed-enforcement-pilot-for-active-highway-work-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6611122-331e349ca2dac714254c292fb9577f2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544084&Signature=PCFSYqxaWY~rHrlAjV7piWioYxzFOm4aymAQTz46vS2XQGVweuklMiZzLR7qtRmfVcGa~aGVHRcKhXqwW-HY0nEFLdbTGKzfxvnnyOardbQBNXCjO5G8hf~R5iT9wKvF82ECcxIX5vXvRR1dconcmDRDhrA5z0I~lo1dVPQfT9C-QoIio9vwvyrchfHaCMn9lbRE2ntaM6a3oa5rC2YB1RhoWkWd0-b4enDyKy9AkIE5s3xjP3-km-I4eihLDy5pMBt3b1kES5Lx8hrn1srFERLK5sBnArQ7X10lbHD62Kb2E49GG3Y8Y7XS83zFLU-bMrEQC1XzAVq0tKpFCFy4eA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","AB 289, which would authorize automated speed enforcement in active highway construction work zones, was advanced Wednesday by the California State Assembly Transportation Committee.

The bill would require use of camera-based speed enforcement in active construction work zones and direct a pilot approach proponents say can reduce crashes and protect workers. Assemblymember Haney, the bill
uthor, told the committee that \"1 life lost is 1 too many\" and urged lawmakers to adopt a proven tool used in other states.

The bill matters because highway construction workers are repeatedly struck by speeding vehicles, advocates said. \"Every day we put men, women
nd mothers and fathers out to build these freeways,\" Mike Gelati, president and CEO of Gelati Brothers, said. \"Every day we put them at extreme risk.\" Gelati described incidents in which cars entered lane closures and smashed into workers' vehicles. James Thurwat Walker, legislative advocate for the California State Council of Laborers, said the industry had seen hundreds of work-zone crashes and dozens of worker deaths in recent years.

Supporters cited evidence from other states and local pilot programs. The bill summary presented to the committee notes reductions in other states after automated enforcement was adopted: Pennsylvania saw a 19% reduction in work-zone crashes in one cited example, and Maryland reported an 80% decrease in speeding violations in work zones within two years. Proponents also said the bill is designed to supplement, not replace, manned enforcement by the California Highway Patrol.

Opponents did not appear to testify in person at the hearing, but committee discussion flagged concerns that camera enforcement converts criminal enforcement to civil penalties and may reduce deterrence for impaired drivers. Assemblymember Lackey said he preferred manned enforcement and argued that automated citations shift standards and might not address impaired driving.

The committee recorded a motion to pass the bill, moved by Assemblymember Harabedian and seconded by Assemblymember Rogers. The measure passed the committee by recorded tally (yes 15, no 1) and was ordered to be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

If enacted as written, AB 289 would create a statewide mechanism for automated speed enforcement specific to active construction zones; the bill's proponents said the intent is to reduce vehicle speeds and crashes where workers are present.

Votes at committee: motion made by Assemblymember Harabedian; second by Assemblymember Rogers. Tally recorded in committee: yes 15, no 1.

","The Assembly Transportation Committee voted to advance AB 289, establishing automated speed enforcement in active highway construction zones as a safety pilot after proponents described recent worker deaths and national evidence of crash reductions.","actionData","errors"]

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