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(a) In this section, “Program” means the Maryland Pedestrian Safety Program.
(b) There is a Pedestrian Safety Program within the Department.
(c) The Program is funded by:
(1) The Highway Safety Operating Program of the State Highway Administration; and
(2) Any other moneys accepted for the benefit of the Program from any governmental or private source.
(d)(1) The Secretary shall award grants under the Program to counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to carry out the provisions of this section.
(2) When awarding grants under the Program, the Secretary shall consider any matching fund an applicant proposes to provide.
(e) Counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations may apply for grants under the Program for the following purposes:
(1) To educate automobile drivers and pedestrians about methods to increase pedestrian safety;
(2) To enhance efforts to enforce State and local motor vehicle laws that protect the safety of pedestrians;
(3) To design or redesign intersections to increase pedestrian safety and access; and
(4) To enhance safe pedestrian access to transit facilities as defined in § 3-101 of this article.
(f) The Secretary shall establish procedures for counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants under the Program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Transportation § 2-607 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/transportation/md-code-trans-sect-2-607/
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