Rural transportation projects presumed to pass the driving-miles test in environmental review
A public road, transit or rail project with at least 70% of its area in nonmetropolitan counties is presumed to have a less than significant vehicle-miles impact, unless it adds general purpose lanes to a state highway without a safety or evacuation need.
Who it affects
Public agencies planning transportation projects in rural counties
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Caltrans must publish rural driving-miles mitigation guidance
- : Last day to start a project review and get the presumption
Official text
California AB 2059: California Environmental Quality Act: transportation impacts: vehicle miles traveled: mitigation.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.