Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force
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Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: SF0008 Effective : 2/29/2016 LSO No.: 16LSO-0079 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0008 Chapter No.: 2 Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: Bicycle and pedestrian system task force. Subject: Creates the Bi cycle and Pedestrian Task Force Summary/Major Elements: This bill creates the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force consisting of 13 members appointed by the Governor. The bill provides the Task Force shall conduct public meetings and develop a report to help better understand the opportunities and challenges of bicycle and pedestrian pathways. In developing the report, the Task Force is directed to: Consider the health benefits of bicycl ing and pedestrian recreation; Consider opportunities for using pathways for tourism and the community; Identify and evaluate funding options for pathways and natural surface trails; Consider fatalities and accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycle and pedestrians; Consider state coordination and assistance in developing pathways and trails; Consider use of pathways and trails for people riding horses; Consider effect ive method s of construction of pathways and trails. The bill requires the Task Force to submit reports to specified agencies and legislative committees. The bill specifies the Wyoming Business Council shall staff the Task Force. Comments: Requires a report : The task force must submit a preliminary report on or before October 1, 2016, and a final report on or before October 1, 2017, to the Transportation Commission , Tourism Board, Wyoming Business Council, the Joint Travel, Recreation and Wildlife Interim Committee, and the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because creating a task force sets an expectation that the state will fund local bike paths, which should instead be decided and funded by individual communities.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent Wyoming from falling behind on bicycling trends and to coordinate multi-jurisdictional trails that existing agencies do not address.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because existing task forces focus on state highways rather than local pathways, and this new effort addresses a different need without requiring consultant funding.
S14
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because existing transportation departments cannot handle economic development, local government coordination, or tourism work required for small communities to develop bicycle path systems.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because modern citizens require safe bicycle infrastructure to feel a community is livable, which is essential for recruiting new residents and businesses.
S18
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because bicycle tourism is a growing industry, and this legislation will enhance Wyoming's ability to attract visitors.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because pathway systems are a critical factor in real estate decisions and personal safety, warranting state support despite potential costs.
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Adopted 2nd reading by Barlow
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Jaggi
Adopted Standing Committee by HTravel
Adopted 2nd reading by Cooper
Adopted Standing Committee by STravel