Alex Logemann State + Local Policy Analyst, PeopleForBikes State + Local Legislation 2015 Recap Preview Roadmap Background on PeopleForBikes/Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) Partnership Quick overview of federal work In depth overview of state issues by subject matter PeopleForBikes/BPSA Partnership Work on federal, state, and local issues that affect bicycling and the bike industry State legislative monitoring program started in 2015 Reviewed more than 20,000 bills and 10,000 regulations last year Federal Issues Infrastructure Funding Transportation Reauthorization $4.2 Billion TIGER $500 Million in 2015 Land and Water Conservation Fund - $450 Million Annually Sales Tax Parity Trade + Tariff State Issues Infrastructure/Funding Bicycles & Accessories Bicycle Operation E-bikes Consumer Product Regulation Infrastructure Several states and cities made major investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in 2015: Phoenix, AZ, Prop 104 1,000 miles of new bike lanesProp 104 FL SB $25 million annually for statewide trail networkSB 2514 ME LD $17 million bond issue, bike/ped projects eligibleLD 145 Infrastructure 2015 (continued): Seattle, WA, Prop 1 - $65 million for protected bike lane networkProp 1 WA SB 5987 Over $200 million for bike/ped projects through 2031SB candidates CA Safe Routes Funding Two states have proposed enhancing their safe routes to school programs in 2016 FL SB requires FL DOT to create a grant program for safe paths to schoolSB 788 NJ S 428 creates dedicated funding for safe routes to schoolS 428 Equipment One priority for our partnership is monitoring the regulation of bicycles and accessories. We want to make sure that proposed laws are compatible with federal law and existing industry standards laws: AK 11 A.A.C , defines and regulates use of fat bikes11 A.A.C bills: NJ S 365 prohibits quick releases on bicycles with 20 inch diameter wheels (or less)S 365 Operation (Rules of the Road) Major topics from Lighting rules Helmet requirements Safe passing distance Vehicle passing rules (double yellow line) Bicycle placement on roadway Malfunctioning traffic lights Speed Limits Lights Many states are considering laws that would replace the mandatory red rear reflector requirement with a red rear light requirement Laws: CA AB 28 (reflector still compliant)AB 28 MT HB 280 (reflector still compliant)HB 280 Lights 2016 Bills: MA SB 1818SB 1818 OR HB 3255HB 3255 TX HB 471HB 471 VA SB 195SB 195 Helmets Legislation mandating the use of helmets appeared in several states, but no bills have yet passed bills: CA SB 192 All agesSB 192 MA S 1117 All agesS 1117 MS SB 2183 Under 18SB 2183 Helmets bills (continued): NY AB Increase age from under 14 to under 18AB 1392 OH SB 48/SB 157 Under 18/under 16SB 48SB 157 PA HB 1360 Increase age from under 12 to under 16HB 1360 Safe Passing Distance Safe passing distance laws continue to be a popular area of legislation laws: SD HB 1030 3 feet (35 mph or less); 6 feet (more than 35 mph)HB 1030 WY HB 85 3 feetHB bills: KY HB 121/SB 80 3 feetHB 121SB 80 MI HB 5003 5 feetHB 5003 VT Motor Vehicle Passing Laws States are also updating their traffic codes to allow vehicles to use adjacent lanes or cross the double yellow line when passing bicycles laws: CT SB 502SB 502 MT HB 280HB 280 SD HB 1030HB 1030 VA SB 781SB bills: MA SB 1879SB 1879 Placement on Roadway States continue to ease the requirement that bicycles travel on the right side of the road in order to avoid common obstacles like gravel or other vehicles laws: CT SB 502SB 502 MT HB 280HB bills: KY SB 80SB 80 VT Malfunctioning Traffic Lights Many states passed laws in 2015 to allow bicyclists to proceed through traffic lights that cannot recognize them or are not functioning 2015 laws: WA SB 5438SB 5438 WI AB 28AB bills: MA HB 3081HB 3081 TX HB 2347HB 2347 Lowering Speed Limits 2015 (and earlier) laws: NH SB 230 allows local government to petition NH DOT to lower speed limits on certain roadsSB 230 NY A10144 (2014) 25 MPH for NYCA10144 OR HB 3150 (2011) 5 MPH below statutory limitHB 3150 WA HB 1045 (2014) 20 MPH speed limitsHB bills: VT (authorize speed limits below 25 MPH) Vulnerable User Many states are attempting to strengthen protection for bicyclists and pedestrians by increasing penalties for collisions involving vulnerable road users Laws: ME LD 1301LD 1301 Vulnerable User 2016 Bills: FL HB 253/SB 332HB 253SB 332 MA HB 3073/SB 1807HB 3073SB 1807 MI HB 5002HB 5002 MN HF 203HF 203 SC H 3909H 3909 TN HB 44/SB 31HB 44SB 31 TX HB 2459/SB 1416HB 2459SB 1416 VT H 231/S 121H 231S 121 Reflective Clothing Six states proposed requiring bicyclists to wear reflective clothing in None have passed: CA SB 192SB 192 MA S 1117 (encourages use)S 1117 OK HB 1761 daytime use requiredHB 1761 OR HB 3255HB 3255 PA HB 1361HB 1361 SD HB 1214 daytime use requiredHB 1214 WY HB 206 daytime use requiredHB 206 Registration or Fees There were several attempts to create or increase fees and registration requirements for bicycles last year none have been successful bills: HI SB 1371 Increase fee from $15 to $25SB 1371 MN HF 1656 Requires bicycle pass ($20 annually) to ride on trailsHF 1656 OR SB 177 Requires registration ($10 per bike) and licensing of ridersSB 177 OR SB 551 Requires registration ($15 biennially)SB 551 Land Use 2015 laws: ID SB 1044 Prohibits use of eminent domain to acquire land for bicycle or pedestrian pathsSB bills: DE SB 130 Multi-faceted bill to encourage bicycle use through:SB 130 Lowering speed limits Incentivizing higher density development Allowing more local control to eliminate pro-motor vehicle requirements like parking Comprehensive Safety Bills D.C. Bike Safety Bill (B ): Multi-faceted bill to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety that includes:B Complete streets Data collection and reporting Distracted driving Pedestrian and bicycle priority zones Idaho Stop And much more! E-Bikes States continue to update their traffic laws to incorporate electric bicycles Laws: CA AB 1096 Model electric bicycle legislation with 3 classesAB 1096 MT HB 280 e-bikes = bicyclesHB 280 NE LB 95 e-bikes = bicyclesLB 95 E-Bikes 2016 Bills: NY TN SC H 3909 e-bikes subject to same rights/duties as bicyclists under traffic codeH 3909 Other Trends Electronic devices/headphones Automated traffic cameras Bicycle tourism Studies/advisory committees Electronic Devices/Headphones Legislatures are beginning to address safety concerns raised by the increased use of electronic devices and headphones, and are now proposing laws specifically aimed at bicyclists: 2015 bills: NY AB 111 Portable electronic devicesNY AB bills: MA HB 3706 HeadphonesHB 3706 Automated Traffic Cameras Many states are attempting to restrict the use of automated traffic cameras. None of these bills passed in 2015: CA AB 1160AB 1160 CO HB 1098/SB 276 (vetoed)HB 1098SB 276 IL HB 141/HB 173/HB 487/HB 3259/HB 3432/HB 3965/HB 4041/HB 4353HB 141HB 173HB 487HB 3259HB 3432HB 3965HB 4041HB 4353 WA HB 1688/SB 5336HB 1688SB 5336 Tourism A number of states are implementing legislation to promote tourism in their states, specifically using bicycling, or including bicycling among other activities bills: NE LB 329 (passed) bicycling within definition of agritourismLB 329 NY AB 7348/AB 7371/SB 707 (pending) promotes bicycle tourism in New York stateAB 7348AB 7371SB 707 Reports/Advisory Committees States are passing laws requiring committees or agencies to study and report on bicycle issues Laws: MT HB 604 MT DOT report on maintaining and repairing multi-use trailsHB 604 NC H 232 Working group from various agencies and the public to issue report on bicycle safety lawsH 232 NH SB 80 Committee on rail trailsSB 80 VA HB 1542 Develop and implement a statewide system of trailsHB 1542 Reports/Advisory Committees 2016 Laws: HI HB 1510 Vision zero task forceHB 1510 NJ S 631 Committee to improve safety and make bicycling and walking viable forms of transportation.S 631 MA SB 1816 Vulnerable road user safety commissionSB 1816 NH HB 1347 study best ways to promote awareness of bicycles and motorcycles on the road, and promote sharing of the roadHB 1347 Reports/Advisory Committees 2016 Laws (continued): OR HB 2736 Vision Zero task forceHB 2736 VA HJ 55 report regarding the laws and policies governing bicycling on state highwaysHJ 55 WY SF 8 task force to study benefits of bicycle trails/pathsSF 8 License Plates + Education 2016 license plate bills: MA SB 1850 (Complete Streets)SB 1850 PA HB 150 (Share the Road)HB bicycle education bills: NY AB 2192/SB 1452 Adds bike/ped safety component to drivers education courseAB 2192SB 1452 PA HB 885 Requires schools to develop programs and policies to promote bicyclingHB 885 TN HB 294/SB 151 Urges the TN Dept. of Education to include helmet education in its pilot bicycle safety curriculumHB 294SB 151 Misc Bills FL SB 904 solar-powered, in-road lights required on bike paths near urban areasSB 904 MA SB 1810 side guards on motor vehicles weighing more than 10,000 poundsSB 1810 MO HB 2046 Requires bicycles on certain roadways to have a fluorescent orange flag extending at least 15 feet above the roadwayHB 2046 New PeopleForBikes Projects Industry engagement We want the industry to be supporting advocacy, and we are working on new electronic tools to develop awareness and support. Bike Biz webpages policy information at the federal, state, and local levels tailored to the bike industry. San Juan Capistrano example of roll call to encourage bike businesses to sign on to letters making the business case for bicycling and supporting your work.San Juan Capistrano