Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways - Construction and Reconstruction
Sponsor: Anne Healey (District 22)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Transportation - HighwaysStatus: Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Highway Administration to prioritize funding for the construction and reconstruction of sidewalks and bicycle pathways to sidewalks and bicycle pathways that are, or are adjacent to highways that are, subject to a complete streets policy or another similar Vision Zero program; requiring a local government to request certain funding from the Department of Transportation; and authorizing certain State funding for the construction or reconstruction of sidewalks or bicycle pathways.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableINFO 5Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | KANIA, PRISCILLA | AARP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hale, Lauralobbyist | American Heart Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Van Grack, Adam | City of Rockville | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Van Grack, Adam | City of Rockville | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Searcy, Talisha | City of Takoma Park | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Searcy, Talisha | City of Takoma Park | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ditzler, Bee | LeagueWomenVotersMaryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thompson, Alan K. | Town of Riverdale Park | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ashurst, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Behrend, Dan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Healey, Delegate Healeylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Healey, Delegate Healeylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Healey, Anne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Healey, Anne | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Weeks, Jed | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Becker, John | Individual | Oral |