SB 2470: DOT; PEDESTRIAN SAFETY; LEADING PEDESTRIAN INTERVAL; ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL; EVALUATION; REQUEST PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate an intersection for the installation of a leading pedestrian interval and accessible pedestrian signal upon the first placement or replacement of a state-owned pedestrian signal head.  Requires and authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate a certain number of existing intersections with pedestrian signal heads on an annual basis until each intersection with a pedestrian signal head showing a pedestrian crash within the last 5 years has been evaluated.  Ensures that accessible pedestrian signals are installed at intersections where leading pedestrian intervals are already installed.  Requires that additional safety improvements are implemented as necessary where leading pedestrian intervals and accessible pedestrian signals are installed.  Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections.  Appropriates funds from the state highway fund.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)