# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 8. Highways

### Subtitle 9. Complete Streets Program

#### Section 8-905

(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 Sec. 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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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)