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Delegation narrows highway speed‑limit tool to Route 1 after questions on implementation
Howard County Delegation · January 29, 2026
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Summary
The delegation amended and passed HOCO 9 26 to limit a county speed‑limit tool to U.S. Route 1, after questions about implementation, community petitioning and whether a 15 mph option is appropriate.
The Howard County delegation considered HOCO 9 26, a bill that would give the county authority similar to other Maryland jurisdictions to lower posted highway speeds on specific roads after a traffic study. Delegate Tarasa said the tool would provide local officials a non‑intrusive option for addressing community speeding concerns. Several delegates raised questions about how…
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