Maryland § 8-1004

§ 8-1004.

    (a)    The Department shall designate a coordinator to oversee the implementation of Vision Zero throughout the State.

    (b)    (1)    In implementing Vision Zero, the coordinator shall collaborate with other State agencies and local authorities, including local transportation agencies, law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and fire and rescue services, to:

            (i)    Identify strategies for achieving the Vision Zero goal established under § 8–1003(b) of this subtitle as enumerated under § 8–1005 of this subtitle;

            (ii)    Analyze infrastructure reviews completed under § 8–204.2 of this title;

            (iii)    Provide guidance on any other issue directly related to roadway safety; and

            (iv)    Advise the Governor and State and local agencies on:

                1.    The implementation of Vision Zero;

                2.    Policies, programs, and services affecting traffic safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers and passengers of motor vehicles; and

                3.    Priorities and needs for roadway safety.

        (2)    (i)    The coordinator shall hold a quarterly public meeting on the implementation of Vision Zero with:

                1.    The Administrator or the Administrator’s designee;

                2.    The Motor Vehicle Administrator or the Motor Vehicle Administrator’s designee;

                3.    The Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Authority or the Executive Director’s designee; and

                4.    A representative of the Office of the Secretary as designated by the Secretary.

            (ii)    The coordinator may request that any other appropriate State or local official participate in or take questions at a quarterly public meeting.

            (iii)    At a quarterly public meeting, the participants identified under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph shall:

                1.    Address and make recommendations on any Vision Zero development and implementation issues identified by the coordinator under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection;

                2.    A.    Discuss each infrastructure review completed under § 8–204.2 of this title and analyzed by the coordinator; and

                B.    Vote to accept the infrastructure review or to return the infrastructure review to the person that conducted it for a response to questions or comments or for further review as appropriate; and

                3.    Discuss and recommend any guidance or advice for the coordinator to provide under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

            (iv)    1.    A quarterly public meeting shall be live streamed.

                2.    The Department shall maintain on its website a complete and unedited archived video recording of each quarterly public meeting for a minimum of 5 years after the date of the meeting.