Public transit: California Transit Stop Registry: transit datasets.

Removed 'amenities available at the transit stop' as a required data field in the California Transit Stop Registry (Section 14113(b)). Operators no longer need to report general amenities; only seating and shelter remain as specific amenity-related fields.

Removed 'transit stop amenity datasets' from the list of example dataset types in Section 99150.5(b)(2), consistent with the removal of the general amenities field.

Corrected a cross-reference error in Section 99150.5(a)(3): the definition of 'unique identifier' previously referenced 'subdivision (d) paragraph (5) of subdivision (b)' which was redundant/incorrect; now correctly references only 'paragraph (5) of subdivision (b)' of Section 14113.

The deadline for Caltrans to create the California Transit Stop Registry was extended from December 31, 2026 to June 1, 2027.

The deadline for transit operators to conform their stop data to the registry and use its unique identifiers was extended from June 1, 2027 to January 1, 2028.

Transit operators must now report whether each of their stops has seating and whether it is sheltered, using the stop's unique identifier, for inclusion in the registry.

Caltrans must create the registry with input from transit operators and shall consider operator input on registry design, data sources, data collection methods, and any compliance guidelines, specifically to limit adverse financial and human resources impacts on operators.

The registry data fields now explicitly include whether seating is available and whether the stop is sheltered, in addition to name, location, amenities, and unique identifier.

The definition of 'transit district' was removed; the bill now applies directly to 'transit operator' as defined in Section 99210 of the Public Utilities Code, simplifying the applicability chain.

A new provision prohibits Caltrans from requiring a transit operator to change the unique identifying number the operator already assigns to each transit stop.

New maintenance provisions require Caltrans to maximize use of publicly available data, update the registry at least annually (or more frequently if needed), and allow voluntary data submissions from transit agencies, operators, or other authorities. Caltrans is also shielded from liability for information in the registry.

The deadline for Caltrans to create the California Transit Stop Registry was extended from December 31, 2026 to June 1, 2027.

The deadline for transit operators to conform stop names and locations to the registry and use unique identifiers in published datasets was extended from June 1, 2027 to January 1, 2028.

The term 'transit district' (defined as an entity eligible to receive allocations under the Transportation Development Act) was replaced with 'transit operator' (defined by reference to Section 99210 of the Public Utilities Code), broadening which agencies must comply with the registry requirements.

A new definition for 'transit operator' was added, incorporating the meaning of 'operator' as defined in Section 99210 of the Public Utilities Code.

The prior definition of 'transit district' (an entity qualifying as a claimant eligible to receive allocations under Chapter 4 of the Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act) was removed.