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MA H3481

MA H3481
Relative to interstate highway noise abatement in certain cities and towns


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition of Kenneth I. Gordon and Richard M. Haggerty that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to conduct a comprehensive noise study along certain interstate highways. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill would authorize the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive noise study along certain interstate highways in the towns of Bedford, Burlington, and the city of Woburn. The study would determine the ambient noise level from traffic and the impact on surrounding areas, and make recommendations for noise abatement methods, including the potential installation of a highway noise barrier. The results of the study and the department's recommendations would be reported to the joint committee on transportation and the state legislature by June 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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