§ 8-905
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§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.
(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.