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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 87
Author: Beall (D)
Introduced:8/15/16
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: California Pedestrian Safety Month
SOURCE: State Transportation Agency
DIGEST: This resolution recognizes the month of September
2016, and every September thereafter, as California Pedestrian
Safety Month.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)Between 2006 and 2015, 6,939 people died in pedestrian-related
traffic incidents in California.
2)Pedestrian fatalities account for nearly 25 percent of all
roadway deaths in California.
3)No state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than
California.
4)Californians are encouraged to practice safe pedestrian and
driving behaviors in order to reduce pedestrian-related
injuries and fatalities.
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5)The Transportation Agency, Office of Traffic Safety,
Department of the California Highway Patrol, Department of
Transportation, and Department of Motor Vehicles are joined in
the commitment to educate the public on pedestrian safety
issues and bring an eventual end to pedestrian deaths and
injuries.
This resolution recognizes the month of September 2016, and
every September thereafter, as California Pedestrian Safety
Month. The people of California and its visitors are encouraged
to help reduce pedestrian-related injuries and the tragic loss
of lives by practicing safe walking and driving behaviors during
California Pedestrian Safety Month and every month throughout
the year.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Verified8/16/16)
State Transportation Agency (source)
OPPOSITION: (Verified8/16/16)
None received
Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/16/16 17:38:53
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