Plain English Breakdown
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AB-612: Highway Design Manual and Emergency Response Times
This law requires the Department of Transportation to update its design rules by January 1, 2026, so local governments must consult with fire departments before making road improvements.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Transportation to update the Highway Design Manual on or before January 1, 2026.
- Directs local governments to consult with local fire departments when planning road improvements.
- Ensures that road improvements do not negatively impact emergency response times.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Transportation
- Local governments making road changes
- Local fire departments
Terms To Know
- Highway Design Manual
- A set of rules and guidelines for building and designing roads.
- Complete streets
- A design concept that existing law requires the Highway Design Manual to incorporate.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify what happens if a local government fails to consult with fire departments.
- The bill summary does not list any funding sources for these new requirements.