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Ch. 347 2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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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:
(I) 1. 80 75 PERCENT OF THE COST SHALL BE FUNDED BY THE
STATE; AND
(II) 2. 20 25 PERCENT OF THE COST SHALL BE FUNDED BY THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
(5) If sidewalks or bicycle pathways are being constructed or
reconstructed in response to a request from a local government and the adjacent
roadway is not being concurrently constructed or reconstructed, the local government
shall:
(i) Provide public notice and opportunities for community
involvement prior to the construction of a sidewalk or bicycle pathway project; and
(ii) Secure any necessary right-of-way that may be needed beyond
the right-of-way already owned by the State.
[(5)] (6) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph,
after sidewalks and bicycle pathways are constructed under this section, they shall be
maintained and repaired by the political subdivision in which they are located.
(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.
(f) The Administration shall maintain and repair all facilities for nighttime
illumination that:
(1) Are constructed by the Administration for the safe conduct of
vehicular traffic; and
(2) Exist adjacent to urban highways.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2002.
Approved May 6, 2002.
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