Bill > S2258

This bill aims to amend the existing law by adding a new subsection that requires the Department of Transportation to design and implement a statewide program for variable pricing e-tolling. The program will feature different toll rates depending on the time of day, with the goal of reducing traffic congestion. The bill mandates that the program offer at least a 25% discount for off-peak travel and a maximum 25% premium for peak travel. Only vehicles with transponders issued by the Commonwealth will be eligible for the discounts. The program must be implemented by December 31, 2022, and the Department is required to submit an annual report to the state legislature detailing the program's scope, implementation challenges, lessons learned, and proposed next steps to use tolling policies to alleviate roadway congestion.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2258