Vehicle Laws - Violations Involving Pedestrians or Bicyclists - Penalties (Pedestrian Safety Act of 2020)
Sponsor: Vaughn Stewart (District 19)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing certain minimum fines for certain traffic violations relating to the driver of a vehicle failing to stop or yield to certain pedestrian and bicycle traffic; altering the source of funds for the Pedestrian Safety Fund; and requiring the Secretary of Transportation, in administering the Fund, to prioritize enhancing the safety and quality of pedestrian and bicycle transportation near schools and school bus stops.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 8Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Goldman, Paul | Action Committee for Transit | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Feldmark, Joshualobbyist | Bike MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Glass, Evan | Councilmember, Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ditzler, Brian | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Latino Caucus, MD | Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | MoCo | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alsobrooks, Angela | Prince George's County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stewart, Delegate Stewartlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVFeldmark, JoshuaBike MDRegistered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…