Infrastructure

Authorizes local agencies to generate additional revenue for freeway service patrols by allowing corporate sponsorship logos on tow trucks. Requires sponsor logos to be displayed separately from and without reducing visibility of the official Freeway Service Patrol identification logos. Mandates that sponsorship agreements must be exclusive, limiting each tow truck to one corporate sponsor.

Authorizes cities to create special financing districts for disaster recovery without standard planning requirements. Requires districts to use funds only for repairing disaster damage or preventing future disasters. Mandates two public meetings and online notices before establishing a climate resilience district. Allows districts to approve projects even if they conflict with local general plans.

Removes deed restrictions requiring public-only use of a specific Lynwood property transferred from Caltrans in 2016. Releases the City of Lynwood from a 15-year public use requirement on the Imperial Highway property. Enables the city to utilize the Alameda triangle portion of the property for non-public purposes.

Extends California's road usage charge pilot program through January 1, 2035 to evaluate mileage-based fees. Addresses projected $4 billion annual decline in gas tax revenue due to increasing electric vehicle adoption. Continues testing payment systems that could provide gas tax relief for low-income drivers. Requires additional engagement with rural communities and tribal nations on road charge implementation.

Requires Senate confirmation for the Governor's five appointees to the High-Speed Rail Authority. Mandates geographical diversity in appointments to ensure statewide representation. Maintains the Authority's 11-member structure with four-year terms for voting members.

Authorizes Madera County to transfer road commissioner duties to its public works director. Requires civil engineering tasks to be performed by a licensed engineer under the director's authority. Eliminates special permit and license requirements for the public works director.

Establishes the Golden State Infrastructure Corporation to finance public and private infrastructure projects statewide. Creates a dedicated infrastructure fund with continuous appropriation to support financing activities. Authorizes the corporation to issue revenue bonds and provide loans for infrastructure development. Requires annual reporting to the Governor and Legislature on all financing activities and outcomes.

Makes technical changes to provisions regarding state highway maintenance and improvement.

Establishes a uniform statewide process for reviewing broadband facility permits on state highways. Requires the Department of Transportation to approve or deny broadband permits within 60 days. Mandates detailed written explanations when permit applications are deemed incomplete. Creates a new appeals process for denied permits with 60-day decision timeline.

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to consult transit operator managers instead of a council on service consolidation. Maintains the regional transit council's role in coordinating service improvements for major transit corridors. Mandates state reimbursement to local agencies if the changes create additional costs.

Establishes the Great Redwood Trail Agency as a state subdivision to manage rail services and trails in California. Requires competitive bidding for agency contracts above specified thresholds to ensure transparency. Exempts the agency from local building and zoning laws for properties it owns or controls. Authorizes partnerships with law enforcement agencies to enforce trail rules and regulations.

Authorizes local agencies to develop alternative transportation programs for the canceled Feather River crossing project. Requires California Transportation Commission approval for all local programs by July 1, 2030. Directs proceeds from excess property sales to fund approved local transportation improvements. Exempts allocated funds from standard state transportation funding distribution formulas.

Authorizes the Sacramento Transportation Authority to impose local transportation taxes in specific parts of the county. Allows funding for transit-oriented development and infrastructure that reduces vehicle miles traveled. Requires voter approval and city council support for new transportation tax measures in affected areas. Empowers the authority to develop and operate toll lanes and other toll facilities in Sacramento County.

Authorizes LA Metro and Santa Clara VTA to add a $5 fee on tickets for 2026 FIFA World Cup and NCAA events. Requires transit agencies to provide free rides to event attendees who show their tickets on game day. Mandates all collected fees must support local transit operations. Requires agencies to report revenue and ridership data to the Legislature by January 2027.

Undeveloped "intent bill" that aims to improve road safety across California.

Requires all port terminals to conduct mandatory safety inspections of intermodal chassis before release. Expands inspection requirements to include container devices, mud flaps, landing legs, and frame damage. Extends inspection record retention from 90 days to 6 months and requires repairs before transport. Prohibits retaliation against drivers who report unsafe chassis conditions or request reinspections.

Requires a comprehensive economic study of high-speed rail development opportunities by January 2027. Mandates infrastructure districts to fund local improvements along the rail corridor. Dedicates excess revenue from infrastructure districts to rail system maintenance and operations. Explores funding options including federal grants, public-private partnerships, and development rights.

Makes technical changes to provisions regarding uniform application of vehicle regulations statewide.

Requires electric bicycle manufacturers to include safety notices for parents in packaging starting January 2026. Maintains three classes of e-bikes with speed limits of 20-28 mph and motor power under 750 watts. Mandates permanent labels showing bike classification, top speed, and motor power on all electric bicycles.

Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan increasing flights at Meadows Field Airport in Kern County. Mandates a market study to identify high-priority flight routes and assess demand for additional service. Establishes funding mechanisms for airport infrastructure upgrades and airline incentives. Creates local hiring initiatives targeting Kern County residents for new aviation and hospitality jobs.

Designates a portion of Route 76 as the Payómkawish Highway to honor the Luiseño people's heritage. Recognizes the 10,000-year history of Luiseño people in the San Luis Rey Valley. Applies to the segment from La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation to East Vista Way.

Undeveloped 'intent bill' that aims to create state standards for traffic control during broadband installation.

Makes technical changes to state navigation rules for vessels in navigable waters.

Authorizes commemorative 2028 Olympic license plates to fund wildfire relief efforts through 2028. Introduces black license plates with white lettering as a new standard option for California vehicles. Creates a collegiate license plate program requiring 5,000 applications per school to fund student scholarships. Requires DMV to conduct biennial outreach to colleges about the license plate program.

Mandates accessible pedestrian signals at state-operated crosswalks to help visually impaired pedestrians. Requires touch-free pedestrian signal buttons at all new state highway crossings. Implements leading pedestrian intervals to give walkers a head start before vehicle traffic. Creates a statewide database to track and monitor pedestrian signal improvements.