§ 40-42. Public comment period.

(a) Publication of proposed Manual or amendment.

The Transportation Director must publish the proposed Complete Streets Manual or proposed amendment to the Manual by posting a copy of the proposal to the Department's website at least 45 days before its adoption.

(b) Notice.

(1) A notice of the proposed Manual or proposed amendment to the Manual must also be posted to the Transportation Department's website, social media, and other channels of distribution available to the Department.

(2) This notice must include:

(i) a summary of the proposed Manual or proposed amendment; and

(ii) information on how a person can:

(A) obtain a copy of the proposal;

(B) obtain a schedule of public hearing(s) to be held on the proposal; and

(C) submit comments before the proposal is finalized and adopted.

(c) Public hearing.

(1) During the 45-day public comment period, the Director must also advertise and hold 1 or more public hearings on the proposed Manual or proposed amendment.

(2) At least 1 hearing must be held in whole or in part between 6 pm and 8 pm.