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MA S2299

MA S2299
Establishing a regional equity and roadway board


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a regional equity and roadway board. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Regional Equity Roadway Board that will develop and deploy a comprehensive and regionally-equitable roadway pricing policy for the Commonwealth, including the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The Board will have the authority to implement their regionally-equitable road pricing plan starting on January 1, 2023. The Board will consist of various experts and stakeholders, and will be responsible for identifying and analyzing issues related to roadway pricing, proposing toll specifications and locations, advising the Massachusetts Department of Transportation on roadway pricing scenarios, providing cost and revenue estimates, traffic forecasts, and a regional and social equity analysis with recommendations to mitigate adverse impacts. The Board will also identify necessary approvals and file an annual report with legislative recommendations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2712 (on 02/22/2022)

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