"I'm happy to present today, SB 71 on behalf of Senator Wiener, which will extend the statutory CEQA [California Environmental Quality Act] exemptions for transit and active transportation projects which significantly advance the state's climate, safety, and public health goals while improving access and mobility options to January 1, 2040. SB 71 will also make clarifying changes to existing law and provide exemption parity between ferry and other transit modes."
"Earlier today, the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 71, legislation designed to make it easier to build bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. The bill streamlines project delivery by reducing/eliminating required environmental studies. The legislation passed 56-1, with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) voting against. Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-SD) spoke for the legislation on behalf of the bill's author, Senator Scott Wiener. Ward testified."
SB 71 extends statutory CEQA exemptions for transit and active transportation projects through January 1, 2040, focusing on projects that advance climate, safety, and public health while improving access and mobility. The bill clarifies existing law and creates exemption parity between ferry and other transit modes. The measure aims to streamline project delivery by reducing or eliminating required environmental studies to bring infrastructure online faster and at lower cost. The Assembly approved the legislation 56-1, with Assemblymember Tasha Boerner voting against. The bill awaits the governor's signature and is co-sponsored by CalBike, Streets for All, and Streets Are For Everyone.
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