Md. Code, Transportation § 8-905
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 8-905, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§8–905.
Official statutory text
(a) A local government that has adopted a complete streets policy in accordance with subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Department for designation as a certified jurisdiction.
(b) (1) A complete streets policy adopted by a local government shall:
(i) Identify the body, entity, or individual responsible for implementing the Program;
(ii) Require the development of procedures to follow when conducting local road repairs, upgrades, or expansion projects to incorporate complete streets design features;
(iii) Facilitate projects to achieve the goals established under § 8–903(b) of this subtitle;
(iv) Require the establishment of a review process for private development proposals to ensure complete streets components are incorporated into new construction according to terms specified by the local government;
(v) Set a 5–year goal for an increased mode share of specified modes of transportation other than single–occupancy motor vehicles;
(vi) Require the development of a program to meet the goal established under item (v) of this paragraph;
(vii) Comply with any other requirements that the Department considers necessary; and
(viii) Be approved by the Department.
(2) A local government shall hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of a complete streets policy.
(b) (1) A complete streets policy adopted by a local government shall:
(i) Identify the body, entity, or individual responsible for implementing the Program;
(ii) Require the development of procedures to follow when conducting local road repairs, upgrades, or expansion projects to incorporate complete streets design features;
(iii) Facilitate projects to achieve the goals established under § 8–903(b) of this subtitle;
(iv) Require the establishment of a review process for private development proposals to ensure complete streets components are incorporated into new construction according to terms specified by the local government;
(v) Set a 5–year goal for an increased mode share of specified modes of transportation other than single–occupancy motor vehicles;
(vi) Require the development of a program to meet the goal established under item (v) of this paragraph;
(vii) Comply with any other requirements that the Department considers necessary; and
(viii) Be approved by the Department.
(2) A local government shall hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of a complete streets policy.
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