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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing school zone speed limits for locomotives. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to establish designated school zones for passenger and freight locomotive engines operating on railroads within the city or town. It permits these municipalities to set speed limits for locomotives in these zones not to exceed 20 miles per hour, provided that the city or town notifies the affected railroad corporation and erects the appropriate signage. The bill prohibits railroad corporations, including the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, from operating passenger or freight locomotives at a speed greater than the posted limit while traveling through a designated school zone. The cities and towns are responsible for the cost of erecting and maintaining the required signs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4772 (on 06/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2999 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2999.pdf |
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