Bill Text: CA SR87 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relative to California Pedestrian Safety Month
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2016-08-18 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 5137.) [SR87 Detail]
Download: California-2015-SR87-Enrolled.html
BILL NUMBER: SR 87 ENROLLED
BILL TEXT
ADOPTED IN SENATE AUGUST 18, 2016
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY AUGUST 15, 2016
INTRODUCED BY Senator Beall
AUGUST 15, 2016
Relative to California Pedestrian Safety Month
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST
WHEREAS, In 2015, 813 pedestrians were killed on California
roadways; and
WHEREAS, Between 2006 and 2015, 6,939 people died in
pedestrian-related traffic incidents in California; and
WHEREAS, Pedestrian fatalities account for nearly 25 percent of
all roadway deaths in California; and
WHEREAS, No state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than
California; and
WHEREAS, Californians are encouraged to practice safe pedestrian
and driving behaviors in order to reduce pedestrian-related injuries
and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Pedestrians and motorists should continue to be reminded
about their role in ensuring the safety of all who use California's
roadways; and
WHEREAS, Californians are encouraged to support activities
associated with pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, Walking provides positive mental and physical health
benefits to the pedestrian, increases personal mobility options,
potentially lessens air pollution and vehicular congestion, and
increases community livability; and
WHEREAS, The Transportation Agency, Office of Traffic Safety,
Department of the California Highway Patrol, Department of
Transportation, and Department of Motor Vehicles are joined in the
commitment to educate the public on pedestrian safety issues and
bring an eventual end to pedestrian deaths and injuries; and
WHEREAS, California recognizes the need to achieve greater
mobility, safety, and sustainability in its travel and transportation
objectives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
recognizes the month of September 2016, and every September
thereafter, as California Pedestrian Safety Month. The people of
California and its visitors are encouraged to help reduce
pedestrian-related injuries and the tragic loss of lives by
practicing safe walking and driving behaviors during California
Pedestrian Safety Month and every month throughout the year; and be
it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
