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 Californias 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.

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 Californias 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.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SR 87

Author: Beall (D)

Introduced: 8/15/16

Vote: Majority

SUBJECT: California Pedestrian Safety Month

SOURCE: State Transportation Agency

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the month of September 2016, and every September thereafter, as California Pedestrian Safety Month.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Between 2006 and 2015, 6,939 people died in pedestrian-related traffic incidents in California.
2. Pedestrian fatalities account for nearly 25 percent of all roadway deaths in California.
3. No state has more pedestrian deaths on its roadways than California.
4. Californians are encouraged to practice safe pedestrian and driving behaviors in order to reduce pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities.
5. 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.

This resolution 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.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/16/16)

State Transportation Agency (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/16/16)

None received

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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