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MA S2280

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

For legislation to establish rapid transportation and electrification for the Fairmount corridor. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish rapid transportation and electrification for the Fairmount corridor in Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Ensuring frequent, all-day, and affordable service on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line, which will be renamed the Fairmount/Indigo Line, with a minimum of three dedicated electric multiple unit train-sets, 15-30 minute headways, and fares at the same rate as the subway network; 2) Implementing electrification along the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line from South Station to Readville Station by December 31, 2024, and evaluating the greenhouse gas emissions reduction, air quality improvement, and health benefits of electrification; and 3) Requiring the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to complete engineering and design by January 1, 2022 to apply for federal stimulus funding to ensure electrification on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2707 (on 02/22/2022)

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