Maryland HB1504 establishes guidelines for the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and bicycle pathways, prioritizing funding for projects.

Maryland HB1504, known as The Honorable Anne Healey Pedestrian Safety Act of 2026, outlines procedures for the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and bicycle pathways. It mandates that projects in priority funding areas receive funding priority and may be fully funded by the state. The bill requires local governments to request funding for such projects and mandates public notice and community involvement before construction. It also specifies that sidewalks and bicycle pathways must be maintained by the local government after construction.

Maryland HB1504 establishes guidelines for the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and bicycle pathways, prioritizing funding for projects.

Maryland HB1504, known as The Honorable Anne Healey Pedestrian Safety Act of 2026, outlines procedures for the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and bicycle pathways. It mandates that projects in priority funding areas receive funding priority and may be fully funded by the state. The bill requires local governments to request funding for such projects and mandates public notice and community involvement before construction. It also specifies that sidewalks and bicycle pathways must be maintained by the local government after construction.