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Board hears report on new crosswalk parking rule, county to prioritize warnings where curbs are not yet painted
Summary
County officials told the Board of Supervisors they will implement AB 413 enforcement starting in May 2025 but will prioritize outreach and warnings at locations where red curbs and signage have not yet been installed.
The Board of Supervisors received a report March 25 on AB 413, a state rule that prohibits parking within 20 feet of marked or unmarked crosswalks. County staff said they will enforce the law, but will emphasize education and warnings at locations where red curbs or supplementary signage have not yet been painted.
What the law requires and local timetable - AB 413 takes effect for local enforcement in the 2025 enforcement cycle; the county's operational target is to begin active enforcement in May 2025. - County public-works staff estimated some 10,000 intersections could be affected; the department told the board it can paint roughly 500 prioritized curb segments by June and will continue to roll out painting by safety priority, not by calendar alone.
Enforcement approach and equity concerns - Sheriff's enforcement staff said officers retain discretion; where red curbs or advance notice are missing countywide, staff will emphasize outreach and warnings rather than immediate ticketing. - Supervisors and public commenters pressed departments to ensure awareness outreach is multilingual and targeted to dense, lower-income neighborhoods where parking supply is scarce and residents are more likely to be impacted by fines.
Board direction - Supervisors requested a follow-up report in April quantifying how many warnings were issued, how many citations were issued at red-curb locations, and the status of curb-painting in each supervisorial district. - County departments said they will provide outreach materials to district offices and prioritize painting in locations with documented pedestrian-safety concerns.
Why it matters - AB 413 is intended to improve pedestrian visibility and safety at crosswalks but will change everyday parking patterns in dense neighborhoods; supervisors sought to balance safety goals with equity and to avoid surprising residents with fines when red curbs or multilingual notices are not yet in place.
What residents should do - Look for outreach from county departments (social media, posted notices, district office communications) and avoid parking within 20 feet of crosswalks when possible; where curbs are not yet painted, expect warnings as county outreach is rolled out.
