Bill > H2983

This bill establishes transit improvement districts (TIDs) in Massachusetts. TIDs are defined geographic areas within one or more municipalities where businesses, entities, and property owners can collectively fund and implement transit improvement programs. Key provisions include: - Municipalities can establish TIDs by majority vote of the municipal legislative body and approval of at least 51% of property owners within the proposed TID. TIDs cannot exceed 25% of a municipality's total area. - TIDs have the authority to develop, manage, and maintain transit improvement programs, set and collect fees, acquire property, and enter into contracts. - Transit improvement fees can be based on factors like property value, number of employees or parking spaces, vehicle trips, or other formulas approved in the TID's program plan. - The program costs are funded through a minimum 20% contribution from the participating municipalities, 20% from the state Department of Transportation, up to 5% from user fees, and at least 20% from property owners within the TID. - TIDs can be dissolved through a petition process or upon request by the lead municipality, but must satisfy any outstanding obligations first. - The state Department of Transportation is required to identify and set aside funding to assist municipalities in establishing TIDs, with at least 30% of the funds going to municipalities with below-average household incomes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2983