1. (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.

2. (b)

   1. (1) A complete streets policy adopted by a local government shall:

      1. (i) Identify the body, entity, or individual responsible for implementing the Program;
      2. (ii) Require the development of procedures to follow when conducting local road repairs, upgrades, or expansion projects to incorporate complete streets design features;
      3. (iii) Facilitate projects to achieve the goals established under § 8-903(b) of this subtitle;
      4. (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;
      5. (v) Set a 5-year goal for an increased mode share of specified modes of transportation other than single-occupancy motor vehicles;
      6. (vi) Require the development of a program to meet the goal established under item (v) of this paragraph;
      7. (vii) Comply with any other requirements that the Department considers necessary; and
      8. (viii) Be approved by the Department.
   2. (2) A local government shall hold at least one public hearing prior to the adoption of a complete streets policy.

Added by Acts 2018, c. 721, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 722, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 572, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 573, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019.