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§ 8-1005. Strategies

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 8. Highways (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 10. Vision Zero (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-1005
§ 8-1005. Strategies
Currentness
The implementation of Vision Zero shall include strategies for achieving the goal established under § 8-1003(b) of this subtitle, including strategies for:
(1) Identifying State and local laws, policies, and regulations that hinder the development and implementation of Vision Zero;
(2) Proposing changes to State and local laws to allow for innovative engineering and traffic calming;
(3) Creating a Vision Zero website that contains information related to Vision Zero;
(4) Collecting and publishing motor vehicle collision data;
(5) Connecting with other states and communities that have implemented a similar Vision Zero program;
(6) Reviewing existing traffic safety programs to determine their effectiveness;
(7) Working with research organizations to develop best practices;
(8) Prioritizing resources for investment in the communities most affected by motor vehicle collisions;
(9) Proactively engaging community members to address their traffic safety concerns;
(10) Developing and publishing a long-term plan for the continued development of Vision Zero; and
(11) Investing more resources into construction needs for high-accident intersections and roadway sections.

Credits

Added by Acts 2019, c. 377, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
MD Code, Transportation, § 8-1005, MD TRANS § 8-1005
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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