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MA H3545

MA H3545
Establishing rapid transportation and electrification for the Fairmount corridor


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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

Relative to establishing rapid transportation for the Fairmount Corridor. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish rapid, frequent, and affordable transportation service along the Fairmount Corridor in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1) Renaming the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line as the Fairmount/Indigo Line and dedicating at least three electric multiple unit train-sets to the line with 15-30 minute headways during peak and off-peak hours; 2) Allowing riders to pay using various fare media at the same rate as the subway network with free transfers; 3) Synchronizing bus service with train schedules and improving station accessibility; 4) Requiring the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to implement electrification of the Fairmount/Indigo Line by the end of 2024; and 5) Directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to complete engineering and design work to apply for federal funding to support the electrification project.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4615 (on 03/31/2022)

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