{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-8-905","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Transportation § 8–905","heading":"","body":"(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.\n(b) (1) A complete streets policy adopted by a local government shall:\n(i) Identify the body, entity, or individual responsible for implementing the Program;\n(ii) Require the development of procedures to follow when conducting local road repairs, upgrades, or expansion projects to incorporate complete streets design features;\n(iii) Facilitate projects to achieve the goals established under § 8–903(b) of this subtitle;\n(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;\n(v) Set a 5–year goal for an increased mode share of specified modes of transportation other than single–occupancy motor vehicles;\n(vi) Require the development of a program to meet the goal established under item (v) of this paragraph;\n(vii) Comply with any other requirements that the Department considers necessary; and\n(viii) Be approved by the Department.\n(2) A local government shall hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of a complete streets policy.","path":["Article - Transportation"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr\u0026section=8-905","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:01:38Z","sha256":"196b72e4559428f089201da45a0572bc76b553187e2889f199199e503b9f5402","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-8-904","next":"us-md/md.-code-transportation-8-906"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}