Substitute Senate Bill No. 904, known as Public Act No. 23-135, encompasses a wide range of transportation-related amendments to Connecticut state law. The bill modifies traffic signal regulations, requiring approval from the Office of the State Traffic Administration for the installation or revision of traffic control signal lights. It also updates the rules for traffic signals and pedestrian-control signals, specifying the use of colors and symbols, and clarifying the meanings of different signal indications. The bill removes the word "lawfully" from sections related to pedestrian right-of-way, indicating that pedestrians have the right-of-way regardless of the signal displayed when they entered a crosswalk or intersection. Additionally, the bill addresses the arrangement of signal lights, the response to flashing signals, and the application of rules at non-intersection locations.

The bill also includes changes to the requirements for developments that generate significant traffic, mandating that no such development can be built, expanded, established, or operated without a certificate from the Office of the State Traffic Administration. Developments with 100 or fewer residential units are exempt unless future development increases the number of units and affects state highway traffic significantly. Local building officials are prohibited from issuing permits until certificate conditions are met. The bill outlines the Office's responsibilities in reviewing applications and requires developers to cover the cost of necessary improvements to state highway safety or bicycle and pedestrian access. It also includes provisions for training sessions for traffic authorities and mandates annual training completion by each traffic authority or their appointed representative.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 14-314, 14-299, 14-300, 14-311, 14-311c
TRA Joint Favorable Substitute: 14-314, 14-299, 14-311, 14-311c
File No. 437: 14-314, 14-299, 14-311, 14-311c
Public Act No. 23-135: 14-299, 14-311, 14-311c, 15-44, 15-90, 15-101m, 15-120bb, 14-96q