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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Transportation § 8-905 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/transportation/md-code-trans-sect-8-905/
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