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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to variable speed limits on limited-access ways. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the establishment of variable speed limits on limited-access highways, including the Massachusetts Turnpike, based on engineering and safety studies, as well as the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic under ideal conditions. The speed limit cannot be posted below the 50th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic on the fastest portion of the highway segment. The bill also permits the use of advisory signs and variable message signs to adjust speed limits in response to factors like congestion or weather conditions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4944 (on 07/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3467 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3467.pdf |
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