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California panel advances bill to require fire‑agency consultation on major road projects
Summary
Assemblymember Rogers introduced AB 612 to the Assembly Transportation Committee, asking the California Department of Transportation to update its Highway Design Manual so local jurisdictions consult fire departments when undertaking major road improvements.
Assemblymember Rogers introduced AB 612 to the Assembly Transportation Committee, asking the California Department of Transportation to update its Highway Design Manual so local jurisdictions consult fire departments when undertaking major road improvements.
Supporters said the change is intended to ensure new street designs do not impede emergency response. Doug Soopers, speaking for the sponsor California Professional Firefighters, said CPF “represents 35,000 professional firefighters and emergency medical services personnel statewide” and that recent local road designs have at times been…
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