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MD SB559

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joanne Benson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Transportation must study speed limit implications on highways connecting to Interstate 495 (the Capital Beltway)

  • Study must analyze 5 years of data on traffic congestion, speeding tickets, accidents, and other hazards at I-495 connection points

  • Study must evaluate feasibility of limiting speed limit changes to only 5 mph at locations where state highways connect to I-495

  • Department must consult with local officials and traffic safety stakeholders, then report findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 31, 2025

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2025 and automatically expires June 30, 2026

Legislative Description

Transportation - Study on Speed Limits - Interstate 495 and Connected Highways

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/24/2025

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