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MA S2107
To study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to study the feasibility of high-speed rail access between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on establishing high-speed rail service between the cities of Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. The study will examine the projected capital and operating costs, ridership levels, operational considerations, environmental and community impacts, and available funding sources, as well as the resulting economic, social, and cultural benefits to Western Massachusetts, the greater Springfield region, and the Commonwealth as a whole. The department is required to file the report with the legislature by December 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Carlos González (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Todd Smola (R),
José Tosado (D),
James Welch (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2107 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2107.pdf |
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