Topic – Pedestrians
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Governor Perry vetoes Safe Passing Act
Bill had passed overwhelmingly
Perry vetoed a popular bill to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers, and others, as he believes it improperly placed responsibility on drivers.
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Bill would establish specific national transportation objectives
Lays out precise targets
New measures aim to reduce congestion, delays, vehicle miles traveled, and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing walking, biking, and transit services.
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Transit corridor ordinance nearing approval
Hearings in June, July
The measure would create 6-foot sidewalks plus a voluntary 15-foot pedestrian realm near the light rail; City Council is expected to take up the issue in July.
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Pedestrians, transit riders are boon to San Francisco economy
Visit more often than drivers
83 percent of shoppers in downtown San Francisco get there without a car, and they spend more and visit more frequently than those who drive.
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Texas legislative session nearing completion
Session ends June 1
The Safe Passing Act looks like it will become law, while the future of the local-option bill is somewhat murky. The session ends on June 1.
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Transit-oriented cities are key to solving climate change
Must "roll back" sprawl
Cities must become walkable and transit-oriented while restoring nature and nearby farmlands, using tools such as transfers of development rights.
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Safe Passing Act passes House
Would set passing distances
The bill passed the House Transportation Committee, and a local blogger expects it stands a good chance of passage before the end of the legislative session.
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National Highway Institute Course @ H-GAC: Pedestrian Facilities Design
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