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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/18/2020
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing rapid transportation for the Fairmount Corridor. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Indigo Line project," a two-year service evaluation conducted by the Department of Transportation, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the commuter rail service operator. The goal is to assess the impact of "adequate service levels" on ridership along the Fairmount-Indigo Line, which serves predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods in Boston that lack rapid transit access. The bill mandates specific service improvements, including a minimum of 3 dedicated train sets, frequent 15-30 minute headways, and integrated fare options. It also requires marketing and outreach efforts, as well as data collection and evaluation to determine the long-term feasibility of maintaining these enhanced service levels on the Fairmount-Indigo Line.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2985 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2985.pdf |
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