Established Trail of Tears Historic Bike Route.

This bill gives local governments the option to enter into an agreement with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to create transit-oriented development districts, called Complete Community Enterprise Districts, for the purposes of promoting economic development. Mixed-use, transit-oriented communities would engender more biking and walking.  Related: Delaware house passes transit-friendly bill by Julian Sadur (May […]

The legislation adds trails among a number of eligible sources of funding for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. 

Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to establish minimum safety design criteria for the planning and construction of bikeways and uniform specifications and symbols for associated signs, markers, and traffic control devices. Existing law requires all city, county, regional, and other local agencies responsible for the development or operation of bikeways or roadways where […]

Establishes a Safe Routes to School program.

This legislation established the Jonesville Public Use Area for protection of wildlife and motorized and nonmotorized vehicle use and passed House Committee.

As part of a major increase in the gas tax and transportation revenue, California increased funding to its novel, consolidated Active Transportation Program by $100,000,000 per year. Passed. Related: California Active Transportation Fund

The legislation would establish a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Council to improve safety and make bicycling and walking viable forms of transportation. Passed one chamber. 

This Maryland legislation establishes a scoring system for ranking state transportation, cycling and pedestrian projects. Vetoed. 

The New Jersey budget for FY 2016-2017 includes $1.9 million for National Recreational Trails.