Here are the revised questions for candidates for state-level office
— great input, Eric and Rye, and everyone who contributed on the first
round.
Despite Damien's efforts, we didn't get the questions we needed from
the Livable Streets group, so I tried writing a couple of my own to
cover parking policy and transportation funding.
If these look good, we can forward them to the Assembly candidates in
the South Bay race where our endorsement was requested. I'd also
suggest submitting these to the three major gubernatorial candidates
to try and get them on the record before the primary, and posting it
on the website (
bikevotela.org) for any other candidates who might be
interested.
1. What do you consider the problems facing bicyclists in California,
and how would you suggest that the laws affecting traffic and
bicycling be modified to encourage greater participation in bicycling
and increase safety for bike riders?
2. What role do you feel bicycles and other forms of active
transportation should play in California’s transportation and health
policies?
3. Do you believe the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists are
appropriately enforced in California, and what, if any, legislative or
policy changes should be made at the state level to reduce conflicts
among road users?
4. Many people seem to be unaware of, or misunderstand, the laws
regarding bicycling in California. Do you believe a state-sponsored
educational campaign is warranted; and if so, what form should it
take, what should it communicate and how would you pay for it?
5. Recently, improvements in bicycling infrastructure in San Francisco
were delayed for a number of years due to a lawsuit under the
California Environmental Quality Act; other jurisdictions have cited
the CEQA’s preference for avoiding vehicular congestion or the risk of
such lawsuits in delaying or denying infrastructure improvements to
support and encourage bicycling. Do you believe this is an appropriate
interpretation of CEQA, or if not, how would you suggest changing it
to avoid such issues in the future?
6. How do you believe current parking policies impact the livability
of our cities, and what changes would you suggest making to encourage
alternate forms of transportation and improve safety, access and
mobility for all road users?
7. Automotive transportation has traditionally received the
overwhelming majority of transportation funding in California. How
would you suggest changing the way transportation funds are collected
and/or apportioned to encourage alternative forms of transportation?
8. Why do you believe you deserve the endorsement of the League Of
Bicycling Voters LA; and why should California voters — bicycling or
otherwise — support your candidacy?
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