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s_lg_2018a_2018-03-13t13:33:28z1 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1191

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Mar 13, 2018      
Location SCR 354



HB18-1191 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:17:01 PM  

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas presented House Bill 18-1191 to the committee.  Under current law, counties and municipalities may change a speed limit on a local road if a traffic investigation or survey indicates a change is justified. This bill requires counties and municipalities to also consider the following criteria when adjusting speed limits on local roads:

• road characteristics;

• current and future development;

• environmental factors;

•parking practices;

• pedestrian and bicycle activity; and

• crash statistics.

02:21:58 PM  
Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas answered committee members' questions.
02:22:25 PM  
Eric Bergman, representing CCI, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment B].
02:37:42 PM  
Sundari Kraft, representing Walk Denver, testified in support of the bill.
02:40:11 PM  
Geoff Wilson, representing the City of Northglenn, testified in support of the bill.
02:41:31 PM  
Emily Mulica, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:43:05 PM  
Brooks Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:43:28 PM  
Nolan Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:45:10 PM  
Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, answered committee members' questions.
02:51:46 PM  
Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas wrapped up their presentation.


02:54:00 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1191 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Martinez Humenik
Seconded
Crowder No
Donovan Yes
Kefalas Yes
Gardner Yes
Martinez Humenik Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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