Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Maryland · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 868: State Highway Administration - Maryland Route 410 (East-West Highway) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan - Expansion

SB 868 requires the State Highway Administration to expand the existing Maryland Route 410 (East-West Highway) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan to include the segment east of Queens Chapel Road (MD 500) to U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue) in Prince George’s County. This expansion directly affects pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers using this corridor, which currently lacks continuous safety infrastructure despite high traffic volumes and documented severe crash incidents. The bill mandates including this previously excluded segment to ensure consistent safety features like sidewalks, crossings, and lighting along the entire corridor, aligning with Vision Zero safety principles. The change applies to a specific 2.5-mile stretch of East-West Highway, extending the project’s scope to address safety gaps identified in the preamble.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates expansion of pedestrian safety infrastructure on highway corridor, directly addressing safety gaps and crash incidents per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 367: Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act

SB 367, the Wicomico County Highway Pedestrian Safety Act, prohibits people from standing in roadways, shoulders, median dividers, or intersections in Wicomico County that the county or a local municipality has officially designated as "inherently dangerous" (meaning posing a serious injury risk that cannot be avoided with ordinary care). The law directly affects pedestrians and drivers in Wicomico County by restricting standing in these high-risk areas. Key enforcement requires police to have proper traffic signs meeting state specifications installed before issuing citations, ensuring public notice of prohibited zones. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026, and applies only to Wicomico County.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits standing in inherently dangerous road areas to enhance pedestrian safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 152: Prince George's County - Point-to-Point Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210

SB 152 authorizes Prince George's County to install point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) in the county, subject to specific requirements like minimum 1-mile and maximum 10-mile monitored segments. The bill changes how fines from speed violations on this highway are handled: instead of going to the county, they must fund state-level safety studies and solutions for Route 210 through the State Highway Administration. This includes examining safety issues, reporting findings, and implementing fixes on that specific corridor. The legislation directly affects drivers on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and modifies existing code regarding speed monitoring citations and fine distribution. It does not alter the legal definition of speed monitoring systems but specifies their use and fund allocation for this particular highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects speed violation fines to fund state safety studies and solutions for Route 210, enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 13, 2026

HB 421: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 210 PG 309-26

HB 421 authorizes Prince George's County to install and operate point-to-point speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) within the county. The bill modifies Maryland law to require that penalties from speed citations issued by these systems go directly to the county (not the state) for uncontested cases, and specifies that collected funds must cover system costs and be spent solely on public safety programs like pedestrian or highway safety initiatives. It adds new language to the Transportation Article to formalize this process for the specific highway segment. The bill directly affects drivers traveling on MD Route 210 in Prince George's County and the county government, which would manage the systems and allocate funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring systems on highways and directs collected fines to public safety programs like pedestrian and highway safety initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 601: Montgomery County - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Gaithersburg and Rockville MC 5-26

HB 601 authorizes the use of stop sign monitoring systems in school zones within the City of Gaithersburg and the City of Rockville, expanding a pilot program previously allowed in Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, and Takoma Park. The bill requires local governments to approve these systems through local law after public hearings and mandates clear signage and public notice before implementation. It specifically limits the systems to school zones on local highways (for cities) or state highways (for the State Highway Administration), and defines "violation" as failing to stop completely at a stop sign. The policy change directly affects drivers navigating stop signs in school zones within these two cities during the pilot period.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes stop sign monitoring in school zones to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards in infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 155: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks

SB 155 would allow bicyclists, play vehicle operators, and unicyclists to enter an intersection on a red traffic signal to cross the road when a pedestrian "walk" signal is active for their direction. This applies only after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. The bill also clarifies that these operators have pedestrian-like rights while in crosswalks or on sidewalks, requiring them to yield to pedestrians and mobility device users. The law would take effect October 1, 2026, if passed. Currently, the bill is pre-filed and awaiting legislative review.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies bicycle and pedestrian rights in crosswalks, enhancing safety for non-motorized transportation users within road infrastructure regulations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 2, 2026

HB 401: Prince George's County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Maryland Route 5 PG 315-26

HB 401 authorizes Prince George's County to install and operate speed monitoring systems on Maryland Route 5, subject to signage requirements. It requires that all revenue from violations detected by these systems must be used exclusively for highway and pedestrian safety improvements on or near MD Route 5 in the county. The bill also mandates real-time speed display for drivers using these systems. This directly affects Prince George's County (as the implementing jurisdiction) and drivers traveling on MD Route 5. The policy change specifically redirects enforcement revenue toward local safety infrastructure, rather than general county funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes speed monitoring systems with revenue directed to highway/pedestrian safety improvements on MD Route 5, advancing transportation safety infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 591: Wicomico County - Highway Pedestrian Safety Act

HB 591, the Wicomico County Highway Pedestrian Safety Act, prohibits people from standing in roadways, shoulders, median dividers, or intersections in Wicomico County that the county or a local municipality has officially designated as "inherently dangerous" (meaning posing serious injury risk that can't be avoided with ordinary care). The law requires clear, state-compliant traffic signs to be posted before police can issue citations for violations, and it specifically applies only to Wicomico County, not statewide. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026, and does not create new penalties but sets conditions for enforcing existing standing restrictions. It directly affects pedestrians, drivers, and local law enforcement in Wicomico County by clarifying when standing in certain locations is prohibited.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits pedestrians in designated dangerous roadway areas to enhance highway safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

HB 70: State Highway Administration - Traffic Calming Devices - Study

HB 70 requires Maryland's State Highway Administration to study and develop recommendations for a consistent statewide policy on traffic calming devices (like speed bumps or roundabouts) on state highways. The study must examine best practices, guidelines for when to use such devices, technical support for local governments, and potential partners for policy development. This bill directly affects the State Highway Administration (which must conduct the study), counties and municipalities (which would implement future policies), and the public (as end-users of these devices). The Administration must submit its final report to the Governor and legislature by December 1, 2026, but does not establish new policies or funding.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires study of traffic calming devices to develop safety guidelines for state highways, advancing road safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 20, 2026

HB 177: Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, and Unicycles - Crosswalks

HB 177 allows bicycle, play vehicle, and unicycle riders to enter an intersection on a red traffic signal when facing a pedestrian "walk" signal, provided they yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. It directly affects cyclists, children's ride-on toys (like scooters or ride-on cars), and unicycles operating at crosswalks. The bill clarifies that these riders have pedestrian-like rights in crosswalks and on sidewalks (while still yielding to pedestrians), and removes certain existing traffic restrictions. It takes effect October 1, 2026, and does not change general traffic signal requirements for other road users.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies pedestrian-like rights for cyclists/unicycles in crosswalks, enhancing transportation safety standards for non-motorized users.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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