§ 8-630. Construction of sidewalks and bicycle paths along urban highways
West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2013
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-630
§ 8-630. Construction of sidewalks and bicycle paths along urban highways
(b)(1) Sidewalks shall be constructed at the time of construction or reconstruction of an urban highway, or in response to the request of a local government unless:
(c)(1) If sidewalks or bicycle pathways are constructed or reconstructed as part of a roadway construction or reconstruction project, the Administration shall fund the sidewalk or bicycle pathway construction or reconstruction as a part of the cost of the roadway project.
(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection, if sidewalks or bicycle pathways are constructed or reconstructed in response to a request from a local government and the adjacent roadway is not being concurrently constructed or reconstructed, the cost to construct or reconstruct the sidewalk or bicycle pathway shall be shared equally between the State and local governments.
(3) If sidewalks or bicycle pathways within a sustainable community as defined in § 6-301 of the Housing and Community Development Article are constructed or reconstructed in response to a request from a local government and the adjacent roadway is not being concurrently constructed or reconstructed, the cost to construct or reconstruct the sidewalk or bicycle pathway may be funded entirely by the State.
(ii) If sidewalks or bicycle pathways within an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5-7B-02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article are constructed or reconstructed in response to a request from a local government and the adjacent roadway is not being concurrently constructed or reconstructed, and if the Administration determines that construction would not occur under this section due to insufficient contribution of funds by the local government, the cost to construct or reconstruct the sidewalk or bicycle pathway shall be shared between the State and local government as follows:
(iii) If sidewalks or bicycle pathways within an area designated as a priority funding area under § 5-7B-02 of the State Finance and Procurement Article are constructed or reconstructed based on a determination by the Administration that a substantial public safety risk or significant impediment to pedestrian access exists and the adjacent roadway is not being concurrently constructed or reconstructed, then:
(ii) Subject to approval and the availability of funds, the Administration promptly shall reimburse a political subdivision for the preapproved and documented costs incurred in reconstructing a segment of a sidewalk or bicycle pathway that has deteriorated to the extent that repair is not practical or desirable for public safety.
(d) The Administration may not construct any project that will result in the severance or destruction of an existing major route for pedestrian transportation traffic, unless the project provides for construction of a reasonable alternative route or such a route already exists.
(e) The Administration shall develop guidelines jointly with local governments to carry out the provisions of this section.
Credits
Added by Acts 1977, c. 13, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 495, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 10, § 21, eff. April 9, 1996; Acts 1996, c. 274, § 1, eff. July 1, 1996; Acts 1997, c. 571, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, c. 572, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, c. 223, § 1, eff. June 1, 1999; Acts 2002, c. 347, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2005, c. 44, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005; Acts 2010, c. 700, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2011, c. 145, § 1, eff. June 1, 2011; Acts 2013, c. 136, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
Formerly Art. 89B, § 68A.
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-630, MD TRANS § 8-630
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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