Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2259Introduced by Assembly Member BoernerFebruary 08, 2024An act to add Section 13978.5 to the Government Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2259, as amended, Boerner. Transportation: bicycle safety handbook.Existing law establishes within state government the Transportation Agency, which consists of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. The agency is under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation, who has the power of general supervision over each department within the agency. Existing law imposes various duties on the secretary, including advising the Governor on, and assisting the Governor in establishing, major policy and program matters affecting each department, office, or other unit within the agency.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the agency to develop and distribute, on or before September 1, 2025, a bicycle safety handbook that includes information on, among other things, existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes. The bill would require the agency to make a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook available on the internet, as specified, and in print at specified state offices, including, among others, all Department of Motor Vehicles offices. specified internet websites. In developing the handbook, the bill would require collaboration and consultation between the agency and prescribed state entities, including, among others, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol.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. The Legislature finds and declares all the following:(a) Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of the states streets and highways, unless otherwise prohibited, including safe use and passage on the roadway.(b) Bicycles are an integral part of the states transportation system. The League of American Bicyclists released its 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report, ranking all 50 states on both their policies and practices to make bicycling safer and the outcomes in safety and ridership as a result of those efforts. California took 4th place in this annual ranking.(c) It is in the best interests of California to encourage bicycle transportation because of the resulting reduction in traffic congestion, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and motor vehicle noise and pollution. According to the internet website www.CoolCalifornia.org, choosing to walk or bike, even for only a few trips, can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.(d) Efforts to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists are a proper use of transportation funds. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1,000,000,000 in funding for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program. The CTC also allocated more than $878,000,000 for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.(e) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Thus, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road.(f) According to the California Department of Transportations Toward an Active California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, education for adult bicyclists and pedestrians is less widely available than for youth and most widely distributed materials emphasize bicycling with confidence in high-traffic situations.SEC. 2. Section 13978.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2259Introduced by Assembly Member BoernerFebruary 08, 2024An act to add Section 13978.5 to the Government Code, relating to transportation. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2259, as amended, Boerner. Transportation: bicycle safety handbook.Existing law establishes within state government the Transportation Agency, which consists of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. The agency is under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation, who has the power of general supervision over each department within the agency. Existing law imposes various duties on the secretary, including advising the Governor on, and assisting the Governor in establishing, major policy and program matters affecting each department, office, or other unit within the agency.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the agency to develop and distribute, on or before September 1, 2025, a bicycle safety handbook that includes information on, among other things, existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes. The bill would require the agency to make a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook available on the internet, as specified, and in print at specified state offices, including, among others, all Department of Motor Vehicles offices. specified internet websites. In developing the handbook, the bill would require collaboration and consultation between the agency and prescribed state entities, including, among others, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024
Amended IN Assembly May 16, 2024
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2259
Introduced by Assembly Member BoernerFebruary 08, 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Boerner
February 08, 2024
An act to add Section 13978.5 to the Government Code, relating to transportation.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2259, as amended, Boerner. Transportation: bicycle safety handbook.
Existing law establishes within state government the Transportation Agency, which consists of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. The agency is under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation, who has the power of general supervision over each department within the agency. Existing law imposes various duties on the secretary, including advising the Governor on, and assisting the Governor in establishing, major policy and program matters affecting each department, office, or other unit within the agency.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the agency to develop and distribute, on or before September 1, 2025, a bicycle safety handbook that includes information on, among other things, existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes. The bill would require the agency to make a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook available on the internet, as specified, and in print at specified state offices, including, among others, all Department of Motor Vehicles offices. specified internet websites. In developing the handbook, the bill would require collaboration and consultation between the agency and prescribed state entities, including, among others, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
Existing law establishes within state government the Transportation Agency, which consists of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California Transportation Commission, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, the High-Speed Rail Authority, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun. The agency is under the supervision of the Secretary of Transportation, who has the power of general supervision over each department within the agency. Existing law imposes various duties on the secretary, including advising the Governor on, and assisting the Governor in establishing, major policy and program matters affecting each department, office, or other unit within the agency.
This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature, require the agency to develop and distribute, on or before September 1, 2025, a bicycle safety handbook that includes information on, among other things, existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes. The bill would require the agency to make a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook available on the internet, as specified, and in print at specified state offices, including, among others, all Department of Motor Vehicles offices. specified internet websites. In developing the handbook, the bill would require collaboration and consultation between the agency and prescribed state entities, including, among others, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of the California Highway Patrol.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all the following:(a) Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of the states streets and highways, unless otherwise prohibited, including safe use and passage on the roadway.(b) Bicycles are an integral part of the states transportation system. The League of American Bicyclists released its 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report, ranking all 50 states on both their policies and practices to make bicycling safer and the outcomes in safety and ridership as a result of those efforts. California took 4th place in this annual ranking.(c) It is in the best interests of California to encourage bicycle transportation because of the resulting reduction in traffic congestion, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and motor vehicle noise and pollution. According to the internet website www.CoolCalifornia.org, choosing to walk or bike, even for only a few trips, can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.(d) Efforts to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists are a proper use of transportation funds. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1,000,000,000 in funding for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program. The CTC also allocated more than $878,000,000 for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.(e) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Thus, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road.(f) According to the California Department of Transportations Toward an Active California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, education for adult bicyclists and pedestrians is less widely available than for youth and most widely distributed materials emphasize bicycling with confidence in high-traffic situations.SEC. 2. Section 13978.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all the following:(a) Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of the states streets and highways, unless otherwise prohibited, including safe use and passage on the roadway.(b) Bicycles are an integral part of the states transportation system. The League of American Bicyclists released its 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report, ranking all 50 states on both their policies and practices to make bicycling safer and the outcomes in safety and ridership as a result of those efforts. California took 4th place in this annual ranking.(c) It is in the best interests of California to encourage bicycle transportation because of the resulting reduction in traffic congestion, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and motor vehicle noise and pollution. According to the internet website www.CoolCalifornia.org, choosing to walk or bike, even for only a few trips, can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.(d) Efforts to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists are a proper use of transportation funds. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1,000,000,000 in funding for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program. The CTC also allocated more than $878,000,000 for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.(e) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Thus, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road.(f) According to the California Department of Transportations Toward an Active California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, education for adult bicyclists and pedestrians is less widely available than for youth and most widely distributed materials emphasize bicycling with confidence in high-traffic situations.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all the following:(a) Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of the states streets and highways, unless otherwise prohibited, including safe use and passage on the roadway.(b) Bicycles are an integral part of the states transportation system. The League of American Bicyclists released its 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report, ranking all 50 states on both their policies and practices to make bicycling safer and the outcomes in safety and ridership as a result of those efforts. California took 4th place in this annual ranking.(c) It is in the best interests of California to encourage bicycle transportation because of the resulting reduction in traffic congestion, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and motor vehicle noise and pollution. According to the internet website www.CoolCalifornia.org, choosing to walk or bike, even for only a few trips, can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.(d) Efforts to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists are a proper use of transportation funds. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1,000,000,000 in funding for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program. The CTC also allocated more than $878,000,000 for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.(e) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Thus, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road.(f) According to the California Department of Transportations Toward an Active California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, education for adult bicyclists and pedestrians is less widely available than for youth and most widely distributed materials emphasize bicycling with confidence in high-traffic situations.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all the following:
### SECTION 1.
(a) Bicyclists are entitled to the full use of the states streets and highways, unless otherwise prohibited, including safe use and passage on the roadway.
(b) Bicycles are an integral part of the states transportation system. The League of American Bicyclists released its 2022 Bicycle Friendly States report, ranking all 50 states on both their policies and practices to make bicycling safer and the outcomes in safety and ridership as a result of those efforts. California took 4th place in this annual ranking.
(c) It is in the best interests of California to encourage bicycle transportation because of the resulting reduction in traffic congestion, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and motor vehicle noise and pollution. According to the internet website www.CoolCalifornia.org, choosing to walk or bike, even for only a few trips, can reduce the carbon footprint of an average household by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 emissions annually.
(d) Efforts to improve safety and convenience for bicyclists are a proper use of transportation funds. In December 2022, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved $1,000,000,000 in funding for 93 new walking and biking projects in disadvantaged communities as part of the 2023 Active Transportation Program. The CTC also allocated more than $878,000,000 for projects to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state.
(e) Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and are subject to the same rules and regulations. Thus, it is crucial that bicyclists pay attention to traffic signs and signals and follow all rules to reduce the risk of collisions while on the road.
(f) According to the California Department of Transportations Toward an Active California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, education for adult bicyclists and pedestrians is less widely available than for youth and most widely distributed materials emphasize bicycling with confidence in high-traffic situations.
SEC. 2. Section 13978.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
SEC. 2. Section 13978.5 is added to the Government Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.(5) Bicycling after dark.(6) Crash avoidance skills.(7) Distracted and impaired riding.(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.(10) Reporting road concerns.(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.(4) The Department of Transportation.(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.(3)State libraries.(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.
13978.5. (a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the agency shall develop and distribute a state handbook on bicycling safety on or before September 1, 2025.
(b) The handbook shall incorporate evidence-based practices and emerging trends for bicycle and e-bike safety. The handbook shall contain, but not be limited to, information on all of the following topics:
(1) Existing laws regulating bicycles and e-bikes.
(2) Safety equipment requirements and recommendations.
(3) Ensuring a bicycle is in good condition before every ride.
(4) Strategies for lawfully and safely bicycling in various situations, including roads, bikeways, and trails.
(5) Bicycling after dark.
(6) Crash avoidance skills.
(7) Distracted and impaired riding.
(8) What to do when a bicycle crash occurs.
(9) Obeying traffic signs and signals.
(10) Reporting road concerns.
(11) How to teach children about bicycle safety.
(12) E-bike types and handling characteristics.
(13) Recommendations for sharing roads and bikeways with motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.
(c) In developing the handbook, the agency shall collaborate and consult with stakeholders from all of the following entities:
(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.
(2) The Department of the California Highway Patrol.
(3) The California Office of Traffic Safety.
(4) The Department of Transportation.
(5) Representatives from various bicycling advocacy organizations.
(6) A representative from a statewide motorist service membership organization.
(7) Other relevant stakeholders the department deems necessary.
(d) The agency shall post a downloadable electronic version of the bicycle safety handbook on the internet website websites of the Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicles, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the California State Library, and any other state department or agency that the agency deems appropriate. The agency shall also make printed copies of the bicycle safety handbook available to the public at the following locations:
(1)Department of Motor Vehicles offices.
(2)The Department of the California Highway Patrol offices.
(3)State libraries.
(4)Any other state offices the agency deems appropriate.