CaliforniaSB 6712025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Pedestrian crossing signals.

Sponsored By: Sabrina Cervantes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Head-start WALK times at intersections

Caltrans adds leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) at existing state traffic‑actuated signals that can be updated when maintenance is done, in residential and business districts, safety corridors, school zones, and places with many people walking or biking, unless the CA MUTCD forbids it. Caltrans lists these signals in its management database and adds LPIs at the next regular operational review, then records where LPIs are active. Caltrans tells local agencies that run state signals about these opportunities, and those agencies report their LPI installations back for the inventory. The same LPI rules apply to state signals outside the listed areas. Where LPIs are used, locations may restrict turns on red with illuminated blank‑out signs and extra signs, and LPIs are added at existing signals that already have touch‑free APS and countdown displays.

Touch-free pedestrian signals and accessibility upgrades

At state crosswalks with pedestrian signals, the law requires Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) that work all day with audible, speech, or vibrating cues, and visual signals must meet CA MUTCD 4E.11. New signalized crossings on state highway capital, encroachment permit, and highway maintenance projects must use touch-free APS, following project timing rules that include dates on or after October 18, 2021. If a touch-free APS is added at an existing crossing on a Caltrans capital project, or after an ADA access request, all APS at that location are upgraded to touch-free. Adding a touch-free APS does not require upgrades to other ADA items, like curb ramps or sidewalks, unless the work disturbs them. When a state traffic‑actuated signal is first placed or replaced, it must include a leading pedestrian interval and an activated touch-free APS, consistent with the CA MUTCD.

Signals detect bikes and motorcycles

When a traffic‑actuated signal is first installed or its loop detector is replaced, it must be set up and kept working to detect lawful bicycles and motorcycles, when feasible and consistent with professional traffic engineering practice. Cities and counties do not have to meet these bike and motorcycle detection and timing rules until Caltrans issues uniform statewide standards with them.

State reimbursement for local mandates

If the Commission on State Mandates finds this law creates state‑mandated costs, the state reimburses local agencies and school districts. Payment follows the process in the Government Code.

Some crosswalks can stay unsignalized

Some pedestrian crossings at signalized intersections may remain unsignalized, including crossings at free‑right turns. This keeps traffic moving at some corners but means not every crossing gets a signal‑protected walk phase.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Sabrina Cervantes
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 157 • No: 0

House vote • 8/28/2025

Item 149 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 74 • No: 0

legislature vote • 8/20/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 15 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/14/2025

Vote in CX22

Yes: 16 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/24/2025

Item 109 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 37 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/8/2025

Vote in CS59