The proposed bill SB1011 amends the existing law regarding municipal general plans in Arizona. It introduces a prohibition against including transportation or land-use policies that would reduce the overall system capacity for motor vehicle traffic. Additionally, if a general plan proposes a reduction in the level of service for any arterial street, municipalities are required to conduct an independent study to assess the impact on emergency vehicle response times.

Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for a bicycle element in the general plans of cities with populations over 50,000 and eliminates the identification of areas suitable for planned multimodal transportation from the growth area element. It also makes various technical and conforming changes to the existing law, ensuring that the general plan aligns with the new stipulations regarding traffic capacity and emergency response considerations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.05