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

SB 179 requires Maryland's Department of Transportation to study speed limits at state highways connecting to Interstate 495. The study will analyze traffic congestion, speeding tickets, accidents, and other hazards from the past five years at these connections, and examine whether reducing speed limit deviations to 5 mph is feasible. It must consult with local officials and stakeholders, then report findings to the Governor and legislature by December 31, 2026. The bill expires automatically on June 30, 2027, with no immediate policy changes.