SIGNED INTO LAW - AB 652 (Skinner) Bus rack capacity increase

Bill Number and Name: AB 652: Vehicle Length Limitation

Author: Assembly Member Nancy Skinner (Berkeley)

Web link to bill language.

Summary: AB 652 Vehicle Length Limitation amends existing law (Section 35400 of the Vehicle Code) to increase by 4 inches the distance a bike rack can be extended from the front of a bus. The increase in length will allow transit operators to install bike racks that can accommodate three bicycle at one time.

Background: You can send a support letter to Assembly member Skinner that is based on the EBBC letter of support. If you live outside of Assembly District 14, please encourage your legislator to support AB 652. Who's my representative?

Notes:

• AC Transit is the sponsor of this bill
• March 26 - EBBC spoke to the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority and received bill support from ACTIA & ACTA
• ASM TRANSPORTATION HEARING DATE: 04/20/2009
• Signed by the Governor: 10/11/2009
• Press conference at AC Transit headquarters with bus equipped with triple rack: 02/26/2010
• Check out the SF Gate Blog from the press conference.