CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1017Introduced by Assembly Member FriedmanFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Section 627 of, and to repeal Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5 of, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1017, as introduced, Friedman. Engineering and traffic surveys: equestrian safety.Existing law requires an engineering and traffic survey of highway and traffic conditions conducted by a state or local authority for the purpose of setting speed limits to include consideration of certain factors, including prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions. Existing law also authorizes a local authority conducting such a survey to consider additional factors, including pedestrian and bicycle safety and residential density, as specified.This bill would authorize a local authority to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.Existing law allows specified cities to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.This bill would repeal those provisions. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.SEC. 2. Section 22353 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, the City of Norco, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, may also consider equestrian safety.SEC. 3. Section 22353.2 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.2.The City of Burbank may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Rancho Master Plan Area in the City of Burbank, as described in the City of Burbanks General Plan adopted on February 19, 2013, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 4. Section 22353.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.3.The City of Glendale may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Horse Overlay Zone, commonly known as the Riverside Rancho Area, in the City of Glendale, as described in Chapter 30.21 of the Glendale Municipal Code, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 5. Section 22353.4 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.4.The City of Los Angeles may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Sylmar Community Plan Area and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Area in the City of Los Angeles, as described in the Sylmar Community Plan adopted on June 10, 2015, and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Update adopted on November 18, 1997, respectively, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 6. Section 22353.5 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.5.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the common interest development known as Orange Park Acres, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, the County of Orange may also consider equestrian safety.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1017Introduced by Assembly Member FriedmanFebruary 15, 2023 An act to amend Section 627 of, and to repeal Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5 of, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1017, as introduced, Friedman. Engineering and traffic surveys: equestrian safety.Existing law requires an engineering and traffic survey of highway and traffic conditions conducted by a state or local authority for the purpose of setting speed limits to include consideration of certain factors, including prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions. Existing law also authorizes a local authority conducting such a survey to consider additional factors, including pedestrian and bicycle safety and residential density, as specified.This bill would authorize a local authority to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.Existing law allows specified cities to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.This bill would repeal those provisions. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1017
Introduced by Assembly Member FriedmanFebruary 15, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Friedman
February 15, 2023
An act to amend Section 627 of, and to repeal Sections 22353, 22353.2, 22353.3, 22353.4, and 22353.5 of, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1017, as introduced, Friedman. Engineering and traffic surveys: equestrian safety.
Existing law requires an engineering and traffic survey of highway and traffic conditions conducted by a state or local authority for the purpose of setting speed limits to include consideration of certain factors, including prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions. Existing law also authorizes a local authority conducting such a survey to consider additional factors, including pedestrian and bicycle safety and residential density, as specified.This bill would authorize a local authority to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.Existing law allows specified cities to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.This bill would repeal those provisions.
Existing law requires an engineering and traffic survey of highway and traffic conditions conducted by a state or local authority for the purpose of setting speed limits to include consideration of certain factors, including prevailing speeds, accident records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions. Existing law also authorizes a local authority conducting such a survey to consider additional factors, including pedestrian and bicycle safety and residential density, as specified.
This bill would authorize a local authority to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.
Existing law allows specified cities to consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey.
This bill would repeal those provisions.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.SEC. 2. Section 22353 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, the City of Norco, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, may also consider equestrian safety.SEC. 3. Section 22353.2 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.2.The City of Burbank may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Rancho Master Plan Area in the City of Burbank, as described in the City of Burbanks General Plan adopted on February 19, 2013, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 4. Section 22353.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.3.The City of Glendale may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Horse Overlay Zone, commonly known as the Riverside Rancho Area, in the City of Glendale, as described in Chapter 30.21 of the Glendale Municipal Code, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 5. Section 22353.4 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.4.The City of Los Angeles may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Sylmar Community Plan Area and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Area in the City of Los Angeles, as described in the Sylmar Community Plan adopted on June 10, 2015, and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Update adopted on November 18, 1997, respectively, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.SEC. 6. Section 22353.5 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.5.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the common interest development known as Orange Park Acres, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, the County of Orange may also consider equestrian safety.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.
SECTION 1. Section 627 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read:
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627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.
627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.
627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.(2) Accident records.(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.(3) Equestrian safety.
627. (a) Engineering and traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.
(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:
(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.
(2) Accident records.
(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
(c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:
(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:
(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.
(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.
(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).
(2) Safety of bicyclists and pedestrians, with increased consideration for vulnerable pedestrian groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused.
(3) Equestrian safety.
SEC. 2. Section 22353 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, the City of Norco, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, may also consider equestrian safety.
SEC. 2. Section 22353 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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22353.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, the City of Norco, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, may also consider equestrian safety.
When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, the City of Norco, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, may also consider equestrian safety.
SEC. 3. Section 22353.2 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.2.The City of Burbank may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Rancho Master Plan Area in the City of Burbank, as described in the City of Burbanks General Plan adopted on February 19, 2013, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 3. Section 22353.2 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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22353.2.The City of Burbank may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Rancho Master Plan Area in the City of Burbank, as described in the City of Burbanks General Plan adopted on February 19, 2013, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
The City of Burbank may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Rancho Master Plan Area in the City of Burbank, as described in the City of Burbanks General Plan adopted on February 19, 2013, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 4. Section 22353.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.3.The City of Glendale may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Horse Overlay Zone, commonly known as the Riverside Rancho Area, in the City of Glendale, as described in Chapter 30.21 of the Glendale Municipal Code, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 4. Section 22353.3 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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22353.3.The City of Glendale may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Horse Overlay Zone, commonly known as the Riverside Rancho Area, in the City of Glendale, as described in Chapter 30.21 of the Glendale Municipal Code, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
The City of Glendale may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Horse Overlay Zone, commonly known as the Riverside Rancho Area, in the City of Glendale, as described in Chapter 30.21 of the Glendale Municipal Code, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 5. Section 22353.4 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.4.The City of Los Angeles may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Sylmar Community Plan Area and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Area in the City of Los Angeles, as described in the Sylmar Community Plan adopted on June 10, 2015, and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Update adopted on November 18, 1997, respectively, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 5. Section 22353.4 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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22353.4.The City of Los Angeles may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Sylmar Community Plan Area and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Area in the City of Los Angeles, as described in the Sylmar Community Plan adopted on June 10, 2015, and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Update adopted on November 18, 1997, respectively, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
The City of Los Angeles may also consider equestrian safety when conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the Sylmar Community Plan Area and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Area in the City of Los Angeles, as described in the Sylmar Community Plan adopted on June 10, 2015, and the Sunland-Tujunga-Lake View Terrace-Shadow Hills-East La Tuna Canyon Community Plan Update adopted on November 18, 1997, respectively, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627.
SEC. 6. Section 22353.5 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.22353.5.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the common interest development known as Orange Park Acres, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, the County of Orange may also consider equestrian safety.
SEC. 6. Section 22353.5 of the Vehicle Code is repealed.
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22353.5.When conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the common interest development known as Orange Park Acres, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, the County of Orange may also consider equestrian safety.
When conducting an engineering and traffic survey of the public streets within the boundaries of the common interest development known as Orange Park Acres, in addition to the factors set forth in Section 627, the County of Orange may also consider equestrian safety.