Bill > S1318

This bill aims to improve parking and pedestrian safety. It requires municipalities to install safety appurtenances (such as bollards or planters) to separate on-street parking spaces from sidewalks and building frontages, preventing vehicles from accidentally entering pedestrian areas. It also mandates that commercial building owners design and construct off-street parking lots in a way that maintains a safe walking distance and includes safety measures to protect pedestrians. The bill establishes a Pedestrian Safety Design Advisory Group to develop recommendations for rules and regulations governing the installation of these safety improvements. Additionally, it allows insurers to provide discounts to commercial property owners who install compliant safety appurtenances. The key provisions of the bill will go into effect on July 1, 2025, and only apply to commercial buildings permitted after the effective date.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1318