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• to the legislature's help, these additional funds were distributed to communities based solely on lane
• These additional funds were distributed to communities based solely on lane miles for that $100 million
• This is a key program, and as cities and towns are collectively responsible for more than 1,700... ...lane
• DCR is the steward of over 100 lane miles spanning over 30 communities, as well as bridges, trails, and
• For instance, Revere used their money for bike share.

Bills: H4987, S2905

Keywords: transportation bond bill, municipal roads, municipal bridges, Chapter 90, road aid, highway funding, bridge repair, pavement, MassDOT, MBTA, rail reliability, commuter rail locomotives, Fair Share surtax, Commonwealth Transportation Fund, infrastructure financing, bond authorization, deferred maintenance, climate resilience, parkways, DCR

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• walk, roll, bike, and take public<00:04:01.840><c> transit.
• </c> as high speeds and inadequate bike ped. as high speeds and inadequate bike ped.
• and participation in today, biking and participation in biking<00:15:49.360><c> has</c><00:15:49.600
• Now, if biking has increased by 14%.
• c><00:58:27.680><c> and</c> have transit, biking, walking, and have transit, biking, walking, and that's

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• That'll work for a four-way stop, whether it is narrowing lanes, whether it is adding rumble strips,
• Thank you. mean, who was riding his bike and was mean, who was riding his bike and was struck<00:07:51.520
• </c> see more kids out on bikes and scooters. see more kids out on bikes and scooters.
• </c><00:14:26.079><c> One</c><00:14:26.320><c> thing</c> and biking space at MIDOT.
• One thing and biking space at MIDOT.

Bills: HF3418, HF3739, HF3791, HF3356, HF3695, HF3430

Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority, county roads, city streets, tribal transportation, capital improvements, safety design solutions, grant program

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• So for example, lower-speed e-bikes would follow bike lane rules with helmet requirements and protections
• Bike paths, protected bike lanes, and sidewalks, etc.
• lanes or off-road bike paths.
• It's common for a bike path to merge into a bike lane and back into a shared bikeway or bike path to
• think a max bike lane speed is a good addition.

Bills: H5400, H5421, H5430, S3077, S3089

Keywords: Boston, easement, highway improvement, Woburn, Burlington, public safety, transportation, land transfer, vessel transportation, Marston Mills, Osterville, Barnstable, state highway, traffic safety, maritime regulation, local legislation, Hyannis Transportation Center, Thomas S. Cahir, Cape Cod, commemorative designation

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• These communities are smaller, aging communities, and if provided the opportunity with this bike trail
• and State Highway 44, and if you've driven through, in that area, you might notice people running, biking
• Biking, hiking, snowmobiling, ATV riding—you name it, we have it.
• It would be a state bike trail, so the state would be responsible for the maintenance down the road.
• On a typical day, there are almost 900 pedestrian and bike crossings and 200 bus boardings.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• We got trails everywhere: biking, hiking, snowmobile, ATV. You name it, we have it.
• Um, Greg Davids has been a great proponent of bike trails as well.
• On a typical day, there are almost 900 pedestrian and bike crossings and 200 bus boardings.
• On a typical day, there are almost 900 pedestrian and bike crossings and 200 bus boardings.
• </c> are almost 900 pedestrian and bike are almost 900 pedestrian and bike crossings<01:21:24.159><c>

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• And will it be like a two-lane asphalt type road? That's what we're...
• Asking for anything out of the ordinary, four lanes and a huge interstate, we're aware.
• Maybe a little bit of shoulder space, but one lane. All right. Thank you. Easy peasy. All right.

Bills: HB 1026, SCR37

Keywords: transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture

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• HOV, hot lanes, bus lanes, bike lanes, all of those.
• Maybe if the city had more car lanes and bike lanes, I would have been on time.
• These projects remove or narrow lanes meant for cars or repurpose them into bike lanes, bus-only lanes
• was deliberately narrowed to just 2 lanes to make room for bike lanes and a center turn lane.
• Number one, when it comes to the bike lanes and the walking lanes that you're describing and such as

Bills: HB 341, HB 469, HB 971, HB 1624, HB 2721, HB 2959, HB 3365, HB 3731, HB 3793, HB 3861, HB 3946, HB 3966, HB 4348, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4924, HB 4966, HB 5563

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, commercial vehicle, safety standards, enforcement, Texas counties, transportation

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• bike lanes, all of those.
• Maybe if the city had more car lanes, and if it wasn't for the bikes and bike lanes, I would have been
• Projects remove or narrow lanes meant for cars or repurpose them into bike lanes, bus-only lanes, or.
• which was deliberately narrowed to just two lanes to make room for bike lanes and a center turn lane
• Number one, when it comes to the bike lanes and the walking lanes that you're describing, such as in

Bills: HB341, HB469, HB971, HB1624, HB2721, HB2959, HB3365, HB3731, HB3793, HB3861, HB3946, HB3966, HB4348, HB4401, HB4402, HB4924, HB4966, HB5563

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, commercial vehicle, safety standards, enforcement, Texas counties, transportation

Bills: HF44, HF2102, HF2279, HF2280, HF2281

Keywords: HF44, Casey Jones State Trail, Pipestone Trailhead, Currie Loop, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, trail rehabilitation, trail reconstruction, recreational trail, bike trail, hiking trail, infrastructure, state trail, Pipestone, Currie, bonding authorization

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum present and took up several bills, mostly as pending business. HB 1089, creating the Gulf Coast Protection Account to be administered by the General Land Office, was laid out as the House companion to SB 795; Senator Alvarado moved it be reported favorably, and it passed the committee 8-0. The committee also adopted a committee substitute for HB 2970 and then reported it favorably 9-0, despite the motion wording recommending the substitute in lieu of the original bill. HB 2890, HB 1238, and HB 206 were each laid out and reported favorably to the full Senate by 9-0 votes. For each bill reported favorably, members also approved motions to place the bill on the local and uncontested calendar, with no objections. The transcript reflects brief procedural repetition and some garbled audio, but the actions are clear: the committee advanced all measures considered during the meeting without recorded opposition. The chair then announced there was no further business and the committee stood in recess subject to the call of the chair.

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met with a quorum initially lacking, then took up several bills and heard brief testimony. HB 206, by Rep. Craddick, would prohibit counties from requiring cash bonds as a condition for pipeline construction approvals, while still allowing other forms of financial assurance; the sponsor and a Target Pipeline witness said cash-bond mandates create unnecessary costs and uncertainty, and the bill was left pending. HB 2890, by Rep. Patterson, would create an interstate compact among Gulf Coast states to coordinate and support the liquefied natural gas industry; the sponsor emphasized LNG’s economic importance and said the bill mirrors prior compact language that does not require congressional approval, and it was left pending after no public testimony. HB 1238, by Rep. Geren, would let TCEQ use third-party inspection reports and remote technology when reviewing proposed Class I injection wells; the sponsor and a uranium industry witness said it would streamline regulation and support industry, and it was left pending. HB 2970, by Rep. Paul, the House version of SB 410, would require the Gulf Coast Protection District’s final gate design to accommodate two-way vessel traffic and allow the governor to appoint the district’s presiding officer; the committee substitute was explained and the bill was left pending. With members scattered in other committees, the chair said the committee would recess and later reconvene to vote and complete its work.

Bills: HB1823, HB2092, HB2111, HB2114

Keywords: transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match, grant funding, transportation grants, county roads, city streets, transportation benefit district, urban county, small city program, active transportation, pedestrian, bicycle, bike routes, transit, public transit

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard four bills. HB 1823 was described as a technical cleanup bill for the Transportation Improvement Board, updating obsolete references and repealing outdated sections; a proposed substitute would restore language that had inadvertently removed remaining bond authority. Rep. Lowe and TIB supported the bill, calling it a good-government measure, and there was no opposition. The committee then heard HB 292, which would create a Washington State Amtrak Cascades Passenger Rail Advisory Committee. The prime sponsor and supporters said the goal was to give riders and stakeholders a regular, statutory forum to provide feedback to WSDOT; several testifiers urged broader statewide representation, inclusion of disability advocates, and possible participation by rail industry stakeholders such as BNSF. Testimony was broadly supportive, with some suggestions for amendments to expand the committee’s scope and membership. The committee next heard HB 2111, which would allow the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project toll facility bond retirement account to retain its share of interest earnings instead of having them credited to the general fund. Staff and the State Treasurer’s office said the change would keep revenue dedicated to the bridge project and avoid accounting and tax concerns; the chair and a business representative from Clark County supported advancing the bill as a necessary step for the project. Finally, HB 2114 would require the Department of Licensing to waive replacement plate fees for defective plates within two years of issuance and allow waivers in some cases between two and five years. The sponsor said the bill responds to widespread plate delamination complaints, especially in eastern Washington, and county auditors and other local officials testified in favor as a customer-service fix, though they asked for clearer definitions and noted the state’s newer flat plates may reduce the problem over time. The Department of Licensing fiscal note estimated limited annual replacements but significant one-time system update costs. The hearing on HB 2114 was left open briefly for a testifier who could not connect, and then the public hearing was temporarily closed.

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

Bills: HB206, HB1238, HB2890, HB2970

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

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• It was launched this last weekend, and it continues to work in the northbound lanes for 2026.
• this June, and after the World Cup, we'll continue replacing the remaining work on the northbound lanes
• The final year of the project in 2027 will focus on the southbound lanes on I-5.
• making adjustments where we can, including pausing the work on the I-5 Revive I-5 work and avoiding lane
• We’re working on the last piece of the 520 program, and in a year we’re going to have express toll lanes

Bills: HB2306

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard a presentation from Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith on WSDOT’s mission, staffing, major projects, and the agency’s focus on preservation, safety, ferries, culvert replacement, and emergency response. Meredith highlighted storm and flood recovery, bridge strikes and aging infrastructure, ferry service improvements and fleet replacement needs, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, Revive I-5, the North Spokane Corridor, and preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Members asked about ferry service reliability, IBR cost uncertainty, staffing needs, and aviation assets. The committee then took public testimony on the governor’s proposed supplemental transportation budget and HB 2306, which would make supplemental transportation appropriations totaling $16.7 billion, about $1.2 billion above the enacted base budget. OFM staff said the proposal emphasizes preservation, maintenance, ferries, and some local and agency investments, with about $3.1 billion in bonding capacity used and roughly $2 billion remaining. The governor’s office proposed $2 billion for preservation, including bridge, paving, maintenance, and other asset work, $1 billion for Washington State Ferries, $2.2 million for the new county road grant program, and smaller investments for WSP communications, DOL access, and Columbia River dredging. Testifiers largely supported the budget’s preservation focus and ferry funding, including representatives from Bainbridge Island, cities, counties, ports, labor, construction, and business groups. Several speakers urged more investment in local roads, bridge repair, and freight infrastructure, while transit and rail advocates asked for more rail funding and less highway expansion. One ferry advocate criticized hybrid-electric ferry maintenance costs and questioned electrification, while another speaker warned against a pay-per-mile tax. The hearing ended after testimony with no votes taken and the committee adjourned early.

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• I log 7,000 to 9,000 miles a year on my bike, not on an e-bike.
• limit of e-bikes.
• , or these what are called e-bikes, tearing up the bike park that we built there.'
• E-bikes are key.
• I should be riding in the bike lane or on a road like a motor vehicle.

Bills: HB2307, HB2374, HB2379, HB1823, HB2111

Keywords: commute trip reduction, definitions, transportation, environmental impact, urban planning, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, regulation, vehicle classification, tolling, emergency suspension, public access, state highways, transportation improvement board, TIB, transportation improvement account, motor vehicle fund, arterial streets, local match, private match

Summary: The Transportation Committee heard public testimony on three bills. HB 2307 would remove the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. start-time requirement from the state commute trip reduction program so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and supporters from Microsoft, Transportation Choices Coalition, Move Redmond, Commute Seattle, WSDOT’s TDM Technical Committee, and Tacoma on the Go said the change would modernize the program, expand access to transit passes, vanpools, and bike benefits, and improve congestion, affordability, and equity. No one testified in opposition. The committee then heard HB 2374, which would more clearly distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, require labeling and other consumer disclosures, and create a DOL work group to study enforcement and consumer protection issues. Supporters included city officials, school-age testifiers, bike and trail organizations, and park/recreation advocates, who said the bill would address unsafe high-speed vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those ridden by minors, while preserving access for true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional enforcement tools for under-16 riders and for broader representation on the work group. Finally, the committee heard HB 2379, which would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that could serve as evacuation routes during emergencies until the agency determines tolling can resume. The sponsor cited recent wildfire and flood evacuation concerns and said people should not have to think about tolls while evacuating. Staff noted the bill would reduce toll revenue during suspensions and could have indeterminate implementation costs. After the hearings, the committee recessed and then took executive action, adopting a proposed substitute for HB 1823 and passing HB 2111 by voice vote; both measures were approved with 27 aye votes and no nays, with two members excused.

Bills: HB2306, HB2711

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

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• Chair Fey, members of the committee, my name is Vicki Clark, here on behalf of Washington Bikes.
• lanes.
• lanes.
• The bike education grant program centers safety as a key learning outcome for the next generation of
• And we really appreciate your continued support of the reducing rural lane departures program as well

Bills: HB2306, HB2711

Keywords: transportation budget, capital budget, operating budget, appropriations, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferry funding, state ferries, highway maintenance, road preservation, bridge replacement, tolling, express toll lanes, traffic safety, speed cameras, ignition interlock, transit grants, public transit

Bills: HCR32, HCR53, HCR60, HCR68, HB582, HB730, HB762

Keywords: Saint Claude Avenue Bridge, Port of New Orleans, backup motors, infrastructure, traffic management, oversized vehicles, permitting, economic impact, transportation, local regulations, Louisiana economy, Interstate 12, I-12, Interstate 55, I-55 interchange, DOTD, Department of Transportation and Development, D.R.I.V.E. Initiative, highway infrastructure, transportation planning