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SENATE BILL 943
R5 4lr1320
HB 1027/23 – ENT
By: Senators Kelly and Lam
Introduced and read first time: February 2, 2024
Assigned to: Judicial Proceedings
Committee Report: Favorable with amendments
Senate action: Adopted
Read second time: March 2, 2024
CHAPTER ______
AN ACT concerning 1
Vehicle Laws – Bus Obstruction Monitoring Systems 2
(Better Bus Service Act of 2024) 3
FOR the purpose of authorizing the use of automated bus obstruction monitoring systems 4
to enforce violations of certain parking–related prohibitions; making statewide the 5
authority of a local jurisdiction to use, in accordance with certain standards and 6
procedures, bus obstruction monitoring systems to enforce certain prohibited acts 7
related to dedicated areas near the edge of roadways; prohibiting a person from 8
stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle in certain areas of the roadway; establishing 9
the Workgroup on Curb Space Management; and generally relating to bus 10
obstruction monitoring systems. 11
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 12
Article – Courts and Judicial Proceedings 13
Section 7–302(e)(2) and 10–311(e) and (f) 14
Annotated Code of Maryland 15
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 16
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 17
Article – State Finance and Procurement 18
Section 17–901 19
Annotated Code of Maryland 20
(2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 21
BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 22 2 SENATE BILL 943
Article – Transportation 1
Section 21–101(a) and 21–1003(a), (j), (r), and (dd) 2
Annotated Code of Maryland 3
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 4
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 5
Article – Transportation 6
Section 21–101(i–1), 21–1133, and 21–1134 7
Annotated Code of Maryland 8
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 9
BY adding to 10
Article – Transportation 11
Section 21–1003(gg) and (hh) 12
Annotated Code of Maryland 13
(2020 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 14
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 15
That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 16
Article – Courts and Judicial Proceedings 17
7–302. 18
(e) (2) (i) A citation issued as the result of a vehicle height monitoring 19
system, a traffic control signal monitoring system, or a speed monitoring system, including 20
a work zone speed control system, controlled by a political subdivision, a school bus 21
monitoring camera, or a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system shall provide that, 22
in an uncontested case, the penalty shall be paid directly to that political subdivision. 23
(ii) A citation issued as the result of a traffic control signal 24
monitoring system or a work zone speed control system controlled by a State agency, or as 25
a result of a vehicle height monitoring system, a traffic control signal monitoring system, a 26
speed monitoring system, a school bus monitoring camera, or a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION 27
monitoring system in a case contested in District Court, shall provide that the penalty shall 28
be paid directly to the District Court. 29
10–311. 30
(e) A recorded image of a motor vehicle produced by a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION 31
monitoring system in accordance with § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article is admissible 32
in a proceeding concerning a civil citation issued under that section for a violation of § 33
21–1133 of the Transportation Article without authentication. 34
(f) In any other judicial proceeding, a recorded image produced by a vehicle 35
height monitoring system, traffic control signal monitoring system, speed monitoring 36 SENATE BILL 943 3
system, work zone speed control system, school bus monitoring camera, or bus [lane] 1
OBSTRUCTION monitoring system is admissible as otherwise provided by law. 2
Article – State Finance and Procurement 3
17–901. 4
(a) In this section, “bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION MONITORI NG system operator” 5
has the meaning stated in [§ 21–1133] § 21–1134 of the Transportation Article. 6
(b) (1) If the City of Baltimore elects to designate a contractor to serve as the 7
bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION MONITORI NG system operator for the City of Baltimore, the 8
City of Baltimore shall issue a competitive request for proposals to select the contractor. 9
(2) If the Baltimore City Police Department elects to designate a contractor 10
to administer and process civil citations issued under § 21–1134 of the Transportation 11
Article, the City of Baltimore shall issue a competitive request for proposals to select the 12
contractor. 13
(c) If the City of Baltimore issues a request for proposals under subsection (b) of 14
this section, the City of Baltimore shall apply the relevant procurement preferences for 15
minority and women’s business enterprises and consider the procurement participation 16
goals regarding minority and women’s business enterprises in selecting a contractor. 17
Article – Transportation 18
21–101. 19
(a) In this title and Title 25 of this article the following words have the meanings 20
indicated. 21
(i–1) (1) “Dedicated bus lane” means a lane designated for use by mass transit 22
vehicles owned, operated, or contracted for by the Maryland Transit Administration, THE 23
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, or a local department of 24
transportation. 25
(2) “DEDICATED BUS LANE ” INCLUDES TRANSIT BUS STOPS. 26
21–1003. 27
(a) The provisions of this section apply except as necessary to avoid conflict with 28
other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control 29
device. 30
(j) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle at any place where stopping is 31
prohibited by an official sign. 32 4 SENATE BILL 943
(r) A person may not stand or park a vehicle on the roadway side of any other 1
vehicle that is stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway. 2
(dd) A person may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle in front of a curb ramp 3
designed for the use of individuals with disabilities. 4
(GG) A PERSON MAY NOT STOP , STAND, OR PARK A VEHICLE IN A BUS STOP 5
ZONE. 6
(HH) A PERSON MAY NOT STOP , STAND, OR PARK A VEHICLE IN A BIKE LANE. 7
21–1133. 8
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not drive, 9
STAND, OR PARK a vehicle in a dedicated bus lane unless authorized by the local 10
jurisdiction in which the dedicated bus lane is located. 11
(b) The following vehicles may be driven, ALLOWED TO STAND , OR PARKED in 12
a dedicated bus lane: 13
(1) A transit vehicle owned, operated, or contracted for by the Maryland 14
Transit Administration, THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT 15
AUTHORITY, or a local department of transportation; 16
(2) A school bus; 17
(3) A bicycle; 18
(4) An emergency vehicle; [and] 19
(5) A vehicle making a right turn at the next immediate intersection; AND 20
(6) A VEHICLE MAKING A BRIEF STOP FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF 21
DROPPING OFF OR PICK ING UP A PASSENGER ; AND 22
(6) (7) A PRIVATELY OPERATED B US WITH A SEATING CA PACITY 23
GREATER THAN 16 PASSENGERS . 24
21–1134. 25
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 26
(2) “AGENCY” MEANS: 27
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(I) A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGEN CY OR PARKING ENFORC EMENT 1
AGENCY OF A LOCAL PO LITICAL SUBDIVISION THAT IS AUTHORIZED T O ISSUE A 2
CITATION FOR A VIOLA TION OF THE MARYLAND VEHICLE LAW OR OF LOCAL 3
TRAFFIC AND PARKING LAWS OR REGULAT IONS; 4
(II) FOR A MUNICIPAL CORPO RATION THAT DOES NOT 5
MAINTAIN A POLICE FO RCE, AN AGENCY ESTABLISHE D OR DESIGNATED BY T HE 6
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIO N TO USE BUS OBSTRUC TION MONITORING SYST EMS IN 7
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION; OR 8
(III) A LOCAL, REGIONAL, OR STATEWIDE TRANSIT AG ENCY OR 9
AUTHORITY, INCLUDING THE MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION AND TH E 10
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY. 11
(3) “Bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system” means an enforcement 12
system, INCLUDING AN ONBOARD OR FIXED MONITORING SYSTEM , that is designed to 13
capture a recorded image [of a driver] of a motor vehicle [committing] DURING THE 14
COMMISSION OF a violation. 15
[(3)] (4) “Bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator” means 16
a representative of [the Baltimore City Police Department] AN AGENCY or a contractor 17
that operates a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system. 18
[(4)] (5) (i) “Owner” means the registered owner of a motor vehicle or 19
a lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease of 6 months or more. 20
(ii) “Owner” does not include: 21
1. A motor vehicle leasing company; or 22
2. A holder of a special registration plate issued under Title 23
13, Subtitle 9, Part III of this article. 24
[(5)] (6) “Recorded image” means an image recorded by a bus [lane] 25
OBSTRUCT ION monitoring system: 26
(i) On: 27
1. A photograph; 28
2. A microphotograph; 29
3. An electronic image; 30
4. Videotape; or 31 6 SENATE BILL 943
5. Any other visual medium; and 1
(ii) Showing a motor vehicle and, on at least one image or portion of 2
the recording, clearly identifying the registration plate number of the motor vehicle. 3
[(6)] (7) “Violation” means a violation of: 4
(I) § 21–1133 of this subtitle; OR 5
(II) § 21–1003(J), (R), (DD), (GG), OR (HH) OF THIS TITLE. 6
(b) [This section applies only in Baltimore City. 7
(c)] (1) [Baltimore City] AN AGENCY may use a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION 8
monitoring system that meets the requirements of this subsection to record the images of 9
motor vehicles [traveling in a bus lane] COMMITTING A VIOLATI ON. 10
(2) A bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system may be used only: 11
(i) When being operated by a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring 12
system operator; 13
(ii) If, in accordance with the Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic 14
Control Devices[,a]: 15
1. A conspicuous road sign is placed at a reasonable distance 16
consistent with national guidelines [before the bus lane] alerting drivers that a bus [lane] 17
OBSTRUCTION monitoring system may be in operation in the bus lane; OR 18
2. A CONSPICUOUS SIGN IS AFFIXED TO THE TRANSIT 19
VEHICLE ALERTING DRI VERS THAT THE VEHICL E IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUS 20
OBSTRUCTION MONITORI NG SYSTEM; and 21
(iii) If the system produces video for each alleged violation that allows 22
for the differentiation between a vehicle that is [driven] DRIVING, STANDING, OR 23
PARKED in a dedicated bus lane in violation of § 21–1133 of this subtitle and a vehicle that 24
is lawfully stopped or moving in order to execute a right turn at an intersection. 25
(3) (I) A bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system may [be used to 26
record] RETAIN only the images of vehicles that [are traveling in a bus lane] ARE 27
EVIDENCE OF A VIOLAT ION. 28
(II) RECORDED IMAGES FROM A BUS OBSTRUCTION 29
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1. THAT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A VIOLATION MAY B E 1
RETAINED FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS OR 60 DAYS AFTER FINAL DIS POSITION OF THE 2
CITATION, WHICHEVER IS LATER ; 3
2. THAT DO NOT CONTAIN E VIDENCE OF VIOLATION 4
SHALL BE DESTROYED W ITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE RECOR DED IMAGE WAS FIRST 5
CAPTURED; AND 6
3. MAY NOT BE USED FOR A NY OTHER P URPOSE 7
WITHOUT A WARRANT , SUBPOENA, OR COURT ORDER . 8
(III) A BUS OBSTRUCTION MONI TORING SYSTEM MAY NO T USE 9
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICA TION TECHNIQUES , INCLUDING FACIAL REC OGNITION 10
TECHNOLOGY . 11
[(d)] (C) (1) (i) A bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator 12
shall complete training by the manufacturer of the bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring 13
system in the procedures for setting up, testing, and operating the bus [lane] 14
OBSTRUCTION monitoring system. 15
(ii) On completion of the training, the manufacturer shall issue a 16
signed certificate to the bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator. 17
(iii) The certificate of training shall be admitted as evidence in any 18
court proceeding for a violation. 19
(2) A bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator shall fill out 20
and sign a daily set–up log for each bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system that: 21
(i) States the date and time when the system was set up; 22
(ii) States that the bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system 23
operator successfully performed, and the device passed, the manufacturer–specified 24
self–tests of the bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system before producing a recorded 25
image; 26
(iii) Shall be kept on file; and 27
(iv) Shall be admitted as evidence in any court proceeding for a 28
violation. 29
[(e)] (D) (1) A bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system shall undergo an 30
annual calibration check performed by an independent calibration laboratory. 31
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(2) The independent calibration laboratory shall issue a signed certificate 1
of calibration after the annual calibration check that: 2
(i) Shall be kept on file; and 3
(ii) Shall be admitted as evidence in any court proceeding for a 4
violation of § 21–1133 of this subtitle. 5
[(f)] (E) (1) Unless the driver of the motor vehicle received a citation from a 6
police officer at the time of the violation, the owner or, in accordance with subsection [(i)(5)] 7
(H)(5) of this section, the driver of a motor vehicle is subject to a civil penalty if the motor 8
vehicle is recorded by a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system during the 9
commission of a violation. 10
(2) A civil penalty under this section may not exceed $75. 11
(3) For purposes of this section, the District Court shall prescribe: 12
(i) A uniform citation form consistent with subsection [(g)(1)] (F)(1) 13
of this section and § 7–302 of the Courts Article; and 14
(ii) A civil penalty, which shall be indicated on the citation, to be paid 15
by persons who choose to prepay the civil penalty without appearing in District Court. 16
[(g)] (F) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) through (5) of this 17
subsection, [the Baltimore City Police Department] AN AGENCY or a contractor of the 18
[police department] AGENCY shall mail to the owner liable under subsection [(f)] (E) of 19
this section a citation that shall include: 20
(i) The name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle; 21
(ii) The registration number of the motor vehicle involved in the 22
violation; 23
(iii) The violation charged; 24
(iv) To the extent possible, the location of the violation; 25
(v) The date and time of the violation; 26
(vi) A copy of the recorded image; 27
(vii) The amount of the civil penalty imposed and the date by which 28
the civil penalty must be paid; 29
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(viii) A signed statement by a police officer employed by [the Baltimore 1
City Police Department] A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEM ENT AGENCY that, based on inspection 2
of the recorded images, the motor vehicle was being operated during the commission of a 3
violation; 4
(ix) A statement that the recorded image is evidence of a violation; 5
and 6
(x) Information advising the person alleged to be liable under this 7
section: 8
1. Of the manner and time in which liability as alleged in the 9
citation may be contested in the District Court; and 10
2. That failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability 11
in a timely manner is an admission of liability and may result in refusal or suspension of 12
the motor vehicle registration. 13
(2) (i) Subject to subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, [the Baltimore 14
City Police Department] AN AGENCY may mail a warning notice in place of a citation to 15
the owner liable under subsection [(f)] (E) of this section. 16
(ii) [The Baltimore City Police Department] AN AGENCY shall mail 17
a warning notice in place of a citation to an owner liable under subsection [(f)] (E) of this 18
section for a violation recorded by a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system during 19
the first 45 days that the bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system is in operation. 20
(3) (i) Before mailing a citation to a motor vehicle rental company liable 21
under subsection [(f)] (E) of this section, [the Baltimore City Police Department] AN 22
AGENCY shall mail a notice to the motor vehicle rental company stating that a citation will 23
be mailed to the motor vehicle rental company unless, within 45 days after receiving the 24
notice, the motor vehicle rental company provides the [Baltimore City Police Department] 25
AGENCY with: 26
1. A statement made under oath that states the name and 27
last known mailing address of the individual driving or renting the motor vehicle when the 28
violation occurred; 29
2. A. A statement made under oath that states that the 30
motor vehicle rental company is unable to determine who was driving or renting the vehicle 31
at the time the violation occurred because the motor vehicle was stolen at the time of the 32
violation; and 33
B. A copy of the police report associated with the motor 34
vehicle theft claimed under item A of this item; or 35
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3. Payment for the penalty associated with the violation. 1
(ii) [The Baltimore City Police Department] AN AGENCY may not 2
mail a citation to a motor vehicle rental company liable under subsection [(f)] (E) of this 3
section if the motor vehicle rental company complies with subparagraph (i) of this 4
paragraph. 5
(4) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection and subsection 6
[(i)(5)] (H)(5) of this section, a citation issued under this section shall be mailed not later 7
than 2 weeks after the alleged violation. 8
(5) A person who receives a citation under paragraph (1) of this subsection 9
may: 10
(i) Pay the civil penalty, in accordance with instructions on the 11
citation, directly to [Baltimore City] THE LOCAL JURISDICTI ON; or 12
(ii) Elect to stand trial IN THE DISTRICT COURT for the alleged 13
violation. 14
[(h)] (G) (1) (i) A certificate alleging that a violation occurred, sworn to or 15
affirmed by a [Baltimore City police officer] DULY AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT 16
OFFICER EMPLOYED OR UNDER CONTRACT WITH AN AGENCY, based on inspection of a 17
recorded image produced by a bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system, shall be 18
evidence of the facts contained in the certificate and shall be admissible in any proceeding 19
concerning the alleged violation without the presence or testimony of the bus [lane] 20
OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator who performed the requirements under 21
subsection [(d)] (C) of this section. 22
(ii) If a person who received a citation under this section desires a 23
bus [lane] OBSTRUCTION monitoring system operator to be present and testify at trial, 24
the person shall notify the court and the [Baltimore City Police Department] AGENCY in 25
writing not later than 20 days before trial. 26
(iii) 1. On request of a person who received a citation under this 27
section, video of the alleged violation shall be made available to the person. 28
2. Video evidence made available under subsubparagraph 1 29
of this subparagraph shall be admitted as evidence in any court proceeding for a violation 30
of § 21–1133 of this subtitle. 31
(2) Adjudication of liability shall be based on a preponderance of evidence. 32
[(i)] (H) (1) The District Court may consider in defense of an alleged 33
violation: 34
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(i) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, that the motor vehicle 1
or registration plates of the motor vehicle were stolen before the violation occurred and 2
were not under the control or in the possession of the owner at the time of the violation; 3
(ii) Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, evidence that the 4
person named in the citation was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation; and 5
(iii) Any other issues and evidence that the District Court deems 6
relevant. 7
(2) To demonstrate that the motor vehicle or the registration plates were 8
stolen before the violation occurred and were not under the control or in the possession of 9
the owner at the time of the violation, the owner shall submit proof that a police report 10
about the stolen motor vehicle or registration plates was filed in a timely manner. 11
(3) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(ii) of this 12
subsection, the person named in the citation shall provide to the District Court evidence to 13
the satisfaction of the District Court of who was operating the vehicle at the time of the 14
violation, including, at a minimum, the operator’s name and current address. 15
(4) (i) This paragraph applies only to a citation that involves a Class E 16
(truck) vehicle with a registered gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, a Class F (tractor) 17
vehicle, a Class G (trailer) vehicle operated in combination with a Class F (tractor) vehicle, 18
and a Class P (passenger bus) vehicle. 19
(ii) To satisfy the evidentiary burden under paragraph (1)(ii) of this 20
subsection, the person named in a citation described under subparagraph (i) of this 21
paragraph may provide to the District Court a letter, sworn to or affirmed by the person 22
and mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, that: 23
1. States that the person named in the citation was not 24
operating the vehicle at the time of the violation; and 25
2. Provides the name, address, and driver’s license 26
identification number of the person who was operating the vehicle at the time of the 27
violation. 28
(5) (i) If the District Court finds that the person named in the citation 29
was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation or receives evidence under 30
paragraph (4)(ii)2 of this subsection identifying the person driving the vehicle at the time 31
of the violation, the clerk of the court shall provide to the [Baltimore City Police 32
Department] AGENCY a copy of any evidence substantiating who was operating the vehicle 33
at the time of the violation. 34
(ii) On the receipt of substantiating evidence from the District Court 35
under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, [the Baltimore City Police Department] AN 36 12 SENATE BILL 943
AGENCY may issue a new citation as provided in subsection [(g)] (F) of this section to the 1
person that the evidence indicates was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation. 2
(iii) A citation issued under subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph shall 3
be mailed not later than 2 weeks after receipt of the evidence from the District Court. 4
[(j)] (I) If the civil penalty is not paid and the violation is not contested, the 5
Administration may refuse to register or reregister the motor vehicle. 6
[(k)] (J) A violation for which a civil penalty is imposed under this section: 7
(1) Is not a moving violation for the purpose of assessing points under § 8
16–402 of this article and may not be recorded by the Administration on the driving record 9
of the owner or driver of the vehicle; 10
(2) May be treated as a parking violation for purposes of § 26–305 of this 11
article; and 12
(3) May not be considered in the provision of motor vehicle insurance 13
coverage. 14
[(l)] (K) In consultation with the [Baltimore City Police Department] 15
APPROPRIATE LOCAL GO VERNMENT AGENCIES , the Chief Judge of the District Court 16
shall adopt procedures for the issuance of citations, trials for violations, and the collection 17
of civil penalties imposed under this section. 18
[(m)] (L) (1) [The Baltimore City Police Department] AN AGENCY or a 19
contractor designated by the [Baltimore City Police Department] AGENCY shall administer 20
and process civil citations issued under this section in coordination with the District Court. 21
(2) If a contractor provides, deploys, or operates a bus [lane] 22
OBSTRUCTION monitoring system for [the Baltimore City Police Department] AN 23
AGENCY, the contractor’s fee may not be contingent on the number of citations issued or 24
paid. 25
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That: 26
(a) There is a Workgroup on Curb Space Management. 27
(b) The Workgroup consists of the following members, appointed by the Governor: 28
(1) one representative of the Maryland Transit Administration; 29
(2) one representative of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 30
Authority; 31
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(3) one representative of the Baltimore City Department of Transportation; 1
(4) one representative of the Baltimore County Department of Public 2
Works and Transportation; 3
(5) one representative of the Office of Transportation for Anne Arundel 4
County; 5
(6) one representative of the Office of Transportation for Howard County; 6
(7) one representative of the Montgomery County Department of 7
Transportation; 8
(8) one representative of the Prince George’s County Department of Public 9
Works and Transportation; and 10
(9) a representative of a nonprofit transportation advocacy organization 11
from each of the following jurisdictions: 12
(i) Baltimore City; 13
(ii) Baltimore County; 14
(iii) Anne Arundel County; 15
(iv) Howard County; 16
(v) Montgomery County; and 17
(vi) Prince George’s County. 18
(c) The Governor shall designate the chair of the Workgroup. 19
(d) The Department of Transportation shall provide staff for the Workgroup. 20
(e) A member of the Workgroup: 21
(1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Workgroup; but 22
(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State 23
Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. 24
(f) The Workgroup shall: 25
(1) analyze curb space regulations within transit–served areas of the State; 26
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(2) provide recommendations on how to effectively manage curb space 1
changes on roadways with frequent bus service, dedicated lanes, and parking, loading, or 2
standing needs; 3
(3) examine strategies on obstruction enforcement at bus stops; 4
(4) provide recommendations for a public education campaign about 5
dedicated bus lanes and the enforcement of bus lane laws, including messaging and 6
potential signage; and 7
(5) analyze potential privacy concerns when onboard bus obstruction 8
monitoring cameras are used and provide recommendations on how to address these 9
concerns. 10
(g) On or before July 1, 2025, the Workgroup shall report its findings and 11
recommendations to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2 –1257 of the State 12
Government Article, the General Assembly. 13
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section 1 of this Act shall take 14
effect October 1, 2024. 15
SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, except as provided in Section 16
3 of this Act, this Act shall take effect July 1, 2024. Section 2 of this Act shall remain 17
effective for a period of 2 years and, at the end of June 30, 2026, Section 2 of this Act, with 18
no further action required by the General Assembly, shall be abrogated and of no further 19
force and effect. 20
Approved:
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Governor.
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President of the Senate.
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Speaker of the House of Delegates.