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§ 8-905. Adoption of policy by local government

MD Transp Code § 8-905 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.

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§ 8-905. Adoption of policy by local government