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CA St & Hwy Code § 889 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 2.5 - California Bicycle Routes of National, State, or Regional Significance|Section 889.

889.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the California Bicycle Routes of National, State, or Regional Significance Act.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 396, Sec. 2. (AB 1464) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 889.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 2.5 - California Bicycle Routes of National, State, or Regional Significance|Section 889.1.

889.1.  (a) The department may establish a process for identifying and promoting bicycle routes of national, state, or regional significance that meet specified criteria. (b) In designating routes, the department may consider the following: (1) Historic routes. (2) Established training routes or other designated routes, including legs of the Tour of California. (3) Routes of unique scenic significance. (c) In identifying bicycle routes of national, state, or regional significance, the department may work with the California Travel and Tourism Commission, the Department of Parks and Recreation, federal agencies that operate and maintain roadways for public use, statewide trade organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce and the California Bicycle Coalition, local tourism entities, chambers of commerce, and local bicycle organizations. (d) The department may form an advisory committee to help implement the provisions of this section. The department may establish a process whereby organizations, including, but not limited to, local bicycle organizations, private entities, or local or state governmental entities may nominate a route for inclusion in the system of bicycle routes of national, state, or regional significance. (e) The department may develop criteria for the design, placement, and installation of signs relative to bicycle routes of national, state, or regional significance. (f) It is the intent of the Legislature that city or county participation in establishing local routes of significance under this article shall be voluntary, similar to the State Scenic Highway Program. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 396, Sec. 2. (AB 1464) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 889.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 2.5 - California Bicycle Routes of National, State, or Regional Significance|Section 889.2.

889.2.  (a) The department may install bicycle route signs, identifying bicycle routes of national, state, or regional significance, that are associated only with the state highway system, which includes state highways, United States highways, and interstate freeways, and state-financed public transportation systems. The physical placement of bicycle route signs on all other roads and transit systems shall be left to the appropriate local jurisdiction. However, when requested by a city or county and reimbursed, the department shall place bicycle route signs on the state highway system and state-financed public transportation systems that direct traffic to bicycle routes on city or county roads. (b) Bicycle route signs shall meet the standards and specifications established pursuant to Section 21400 of the Vehicle Code.(c) The cost to purchase, erect, and maintain bicycle route signs may be paid by applicants or nominating entities, as determined by the department. These costs may be reimbursed to the department at their actual cost, including administrative expenses.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 396, Sec. 2. (AB 1464) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.

890.  It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this article, to establish a bicycle transportation system. It is the further intent of the Legislature that this transportation system shall be designed and developed to achieve the functional commuting needs of the employee, student, business person, and shopper as the foremost consideration in route selection, to have the physical safety of the bicyclist and bicyclist’s property as a major planning component, and to have the capacity to accommodate bicyclists of all ages and skills.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.2.

890.2.  As used in this chapter, “bicycle” means a device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having either two or three wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.3.

890.3.  As used in this article, “bicycle commuter” means a person making a trip by bicycle primarily for transportation purposes, including, but not limited to, travel to work, school, shopping, or other destination that is a center of activity, and does not include a trip by bicycle primarily for physical exercise or recreation without such a destination.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.4.

890.4.  As used in this article, “bikeway” means all facilities that provide primarily for, and promote, bicycle travel. For purposes of this article, bikeways shall be categorized as follows:(a) Bike paths or shared use paths, also referred to as “Class I bikeways,” which provide a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with crossflows by motorists minimized.(b) Bike lanes, also referred to as “Class II bikeways,” which provide a restricted right-of-way designated for the exclusive or semiexclusive use of bicycles with through travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians prohibited, but with vehicle parking and crossflows by pedestrians and motorists permitted.(c) Bike routes, also referred to as “Class III bikeways,” which provide a right-of-way on-street or off-street, designated by signs or permanent markings and shared with pedestrians and motorists.(d) Cycle tracks or separated bikeways, also referred to as “Class IV bikeways,” which promote active transportation and provide a right-of-way designated exclusively for bicycle travel adjacent to a roadway and which are separated from vehicular traffic. Types of separation include, but are not limited to, grade separation, flexible posts, inflexible physical barriers, or on-street parking.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 17. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.6.

890.6.  (a) The department, in cooperation with county and city governments, shall establish minimum safety design criteria for the planning and construction of each type of bikeway identified in Section 890.4 and roadways where bicycle travel is permitted.(b) The criteria shall include, but not be limited to, the design speed of the facility, minimum widths and clearances, grade, radius of curvature, pavement surface, actuation of automatic traffic control devices, drainage, and general safety, with consideration for the safety of vulnerable populations, such as children, seniors, persons with impaired vision, and persons of limited mobility. The criteria shall be published by January 1, 2016, and updated biennially, or more often, as needed.(c) The criteria shall be established in consultation with the existing advisory committee of the department dedicated to improving access for persons with disabilities.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 495, Sec. 4. (AB 1193) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 890.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 890.8.

890.8.  The department shall establish uniform specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control devices to designate bikeways, regulate traffic, improve safety and convenience for bicyclists, and alert pedestrians and motorists of the presence of bicyclists on bikeways and on roadways where bicycle travel is permitted.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 891 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 891.

891.  (a) All city, county, regional, and other local agencies responsible for the development or operation of bikeways or roadways where bicycle travel is permitted shall utilize the minimum safety design criteria established pursuant to Section 890.6, except as provided in subdivision (b), and shall utilize the uniform specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control devices established pursuant to Section 890.8.(b) An agency may utilize minimum safety design criteria other than those established by Section 890.6 if all of the following conditions are met:(1) The alternative criteria have been reviewed and approved by a qualified engineer with consideration for the unique characteristics and features of the proposed bikeway and surrounding environs.(2) The alternative criteria, or the description of the project with reference to the alternative criteria, are adopted by resolution at a public meeting, after having provided proper notice of the public meeting and opportunity for public comment.(3) The alternative criteria adhere to guidelines established by a national association of public agency transportation officials.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 495, Sec. 5. (AB 1193) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 891.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 891.2.

891.2.  A city or county may prepare a bicycle transportation plan, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements:(a) The estimated number of existing bicycle commuters in the plan area and the estimated increase in the number of bicycle commuters resulting from implementation of the plan.(b) A map and description of existing and proposed land use and settlement patterns which shall include, but not be limited to, locations of residential neighborhoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, and major employment centers.(c) A map and description of existing and proposed bikeways.(d) A map and description of existing and proposed end-of-trip bicycle parking facilities. These shall include, but not be limited to, parking at schools, shopping centers, public buildings, and major employment centers.(e) A map and description of existing and proposed bicycle transport and parking facilities for connections with and use of other transportation modes. These shall include, but not be limited to, parking facilities at transit stops, rail and transit terminals, ferry docks and landings, park and ride lots, and provisions for transporting bicyclists and bicycles on transit or rail vehicles or ferry vessels.(f) A map and description of existing and proposed facilities for changing and storing clothes and equipment. These shall include, but not be limited to, locker, restroom, and shower facilities near bicycle parking facilities.(g) A description of bicycle safety and education programs conducted in the area included within the plan, efforts by the law enforcement agency having primary traffic law enforcement responsibility in the area to enforce provisions of the Vehicle Code pertaining to bicycle operation, and the resulting effect on accidents involving bicyclists.(h) A description of the extent of citizen and community involvement in development of the plan, including, but not limited to, letters of support.(i) A description of how the bicycle transportation plan has been coordinated and is consistent with other local or regional transportation, air quality, or energy conservation plans, including, but not limited to, programs that provide incentives for bicycle commuting.(j) A description of the projects proposed in the plan and a listing of their priorities for implementation.(k) A description of past expenditures for bicycle facilities and future financial needs for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters in the plan area.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 891.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 891.4.

891.4.  (a) A city or county that has prepared a bicycle transportation plan pursuant to Section 891.2 may submit the plan to the county transportation commission or transportation planning agency for approval. The city or county may submit an approved plan to the department in connection with an application for funds for bikeways and related facilities which will implement the plan. If the bicycle transportation plan is prepared, and the facilities are proposed to be constructed, by a local agency other than a city or county, the city or county may submit the plan for approval and apply for funds on behalf of that local agency.(b) The department may grant funds applied for pursuant to subdivision (a) on a matching basis which provides for the applicant’s furnishing of funding for 10 percent of the total cost of constructing the proposed bikeways and related facilities. The funds may be used, where feasible, to apply for and match federal grants or loans.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 891.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 891.5.

891.5.  The Sacramento Area Council of Governments, pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2551, may purchase, operate, and maintain callboxes on class 1 bikeways.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 262, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 891.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 891.8.

891.8.  The governing body of a city, county, or local agency may do all of the following:(a) Establish bikeways.(b) Acquire, by gift, purchase, or condemnation, land, real property, easements, or rights-of-way to establish bikeways.(c) Establish bikeways pursuant to Section 21207 of the Vehicle Code.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 892 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 1 - STATE HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 8 - Nonmotorized Transportation|ARTICLE 3 - California Bicycle Transportation Act|Section 892.

892.  (a) Rights-of-way established for other purposes by cities, counties, or local agencies shall not be abandoned unless the governing body determines that the rights-of-way or parts thereof are not useful as a nonmotorized transportation facility.(b) No state highway right-of-way shall be abandoned until the department first consults with the local agencies having jurisdiction over the areas concerned to determine whether the right-of-way or part thereof could be developed as a nonmotorized transportation facility. If an affirmative determination is made, before abandoning the right-of-way, the department shall first make the property available to local agencies for development as nonmotorized transportation facilities in accordance with Sections 104.15 and 887.6 of this code and Section 14012 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1070 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 1 - By Boards of Supervisors|Section 1070.

1070.  Whenever a board of supervisors, by a four-fifths vote of its membership, determines that the public convenience and necessity demand the acquisition or construction of a new county highway or the improvement, repair or maintenance of any existing county highway, and that the expense of such new highway or the expense of improving, repairing or maintaining such existing highway is too great to pay out of the road fund of the district, the board may, by a resolution passed by a four-fifths vote of its membership, determine to make such acquisition or do such work, and charge the expense thereof to the county general fund, the road fund of the county or the district fund of any district benefited.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 801.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1160.

1160.  As used in this article:(a) “Division” means permanent road division.(b) “Last equalized assessment roll” means the last assessment roll made up by the county assessor, including the changes ordered by the board of supervisors sitting as a board of equalization.(c) “Highway” means any county road or highway or any public roadway right of way or any private easement or roadway not accepted or acceptable into the county highway system but upon which a permanent public easement is offered or any privately owned road which meets the requirements of and in connection with which the necessary findings of Section 969.5 of this code can be made.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 981.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1160.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1160.5.

1160.5.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the Permanent Road Division Law.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 578, Sec. 4. Effective August 26, 1986.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1161.

1161.  Any portion of a county, not already contained in a division, may be formed into a division under the provisions of this article. When formed, each division shall have the powers enumerated in this article. For the purpose of this article, a city is not a division, but may be included in a division.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 29.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1162.

1162.  A petition for the formation of a division may be presented to the board of supervisors of the county wherein the division is proposed to be formed. The petition shall contain:(a) The name of the proposed division.(b) The signatures of at least a majority of the landowners within the proposed division or the signatures of owners of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation within the division.(c) The boundaries of the proposed division.(d) The number of acres therein and the assessed valuation of such acreage according to the last equalized assessment roll of the county.(e) The value of the improvements on real estate and of the personal property within the proposed division according to the last equalized assessment roll.(f) The number of inhabitants therein, as nearly as can be ascertained.(g) A particular description of the location of any highway which it is desired to construct, improve or permanently maintain or maintain for a specified number of years, in the event of which such limited period of maintenance the period thereof shall be shown and a statement showing the necessity for such work.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1308.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1162.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1162.6.

1162.6.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board of supervisors may form a permanent road division without reference to a specific permanent road project. The division may include the entire unincorporated area of the county. The board may create zones within the division for specific permanent road projects, with differing special taxes or parcel charges. Parcel charges shall be deemed to be assessments within the meaning of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.(b) Formation of the division shall be initiated by resolution of the board of supervisors that sets a time and date for a hearing on the matter. Notice of the hearing shall be given pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county, or, if there is no newspaper of general circulation published in the county, in a newspaper of general circulation that is circulated within the territory proposed to be included within the division. Publication shall be complete at least seven days prior to the hearing.(c) At the hearing, the board of supervisors shall hear all objections to the establishment of the division and shall determine whether to form the division.(d) Proceedings to form a division or zones may be consolidated with an assessment ballot proceeding pursuant to Section 53753 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 269, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1163 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1163.

1163.  Such petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit stating that affiant has compared the valuations given in the petition with those on the last equalized assessment roll and that such valuations are complete and correct. The affiant shall be a person over the age of eighteen who is not a signatory to the petition and who owns no taxable property in the division.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 29.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1164 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1164.

1164.  Such petition shall be published in the manner authorized by Section 1196, together with a notice stating the time of the meeting at which the board will consider the petition.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 964.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 1165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 2 - COUNTY HIGHWAYS|CHAPTER 4 - Methods of Performing Highway Work|ARTICLE 3 - By Permanent Road Divisions|Section 1165.

1165.  Such petition shall be presented either at a regular meeting of the board or at a special meeting called to receive and consider it. On the day stated in the notice the board shall hear the petition and may adjourn such hearing from time to time, but not longer than one month in all.(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 29.)