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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
In Committee
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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