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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to fund a study of passenger service on the housatonic rail line. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convene a working group, called the Berkshire Passenger Rail Service Working Committee, to evaluate and report on the economic and environmental benefits of establishing year-round, multiple-trip-per-day passenger rail service between Pittsfield, Massachusetts and New York, New York using the Housatonic Rail line. The working group will assess the short- and long-term economic and environmental benefits of this passenger service, as well as the costs, and will collaborate with officials in Connecticut and New York to identify opportunities for improvements and expansions in passenger rail infrastructure and service. The working group's report is due to various state committees and departments by May 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2809 (on 07/09/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2096 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2096.pdf |
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