§ 3–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 3-104 (2026)
Title 3. Comprehensive Plan
Subtitle 1. Requirement and Elements
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(a)
In addition to implementing the planning principle in § 1–201(b)(2) of this article, the transportation element shall address:
(1)
a safe, balanced transportation system for the movement of people and goods;
(2)
a range of sustainable transportation choices for future transportation needs; and
(3)
coordination with the land element to ensure transportation efficiency for existing and planned development.
(b)
(1)
The transportation element shall be informed by the following State plans:
(i)
the Maryland Transportation Plan, as described in § 2–103.1 of the Transportation Article;
(ii)
the Statewide 20–Year Bicycle–Pedestrian Master Plan, as described in § 2–604 of the Transportation Article; and
(iii)
the Maryland State Freight Plan, as required under 49 U.S.C. § 70202.
(2)
The Department of Transportation shall:
(i)
provide the local jurisdiction with the best available State–level data; and
(ii)
facilitate, to the extent possible, the provision of data relevant to the preparation of the transportation element from other State and federal agencies.
(c)
The transportation element may include all types of:
(1)
airways;
(2)
highways or streets;
(3)
railways;
(4)
waterways;
(5)
routings for mass transit; and
(6)
terminals for individuals, goods, and vehicles related to airways, highways, railways, and waterways.
(d)
The transportation element shall:
(1)
propose, on a schedule that extends as far into the future as is reasonable, the most appropriate and desirable patterns for:
(i)
the general location, character, and extent of channels, routes, and terminals for transportation facilities; and
(ii)
the circulation of individuals and goods;
(2)
provide for bicycle and pedestrian access and travelways; and
(3)
include an estimate of the use of any proposed improvement.