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MA S2337

Relative to unpaved roads


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to unpaved roads. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, to convene a working group to identify and evaluate the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound maintenance and improvement of unpaved (dirt and gravel) roads and paved low volume roads in the Commonwealth. The working group will develop a database of these roads, analyze maintenance and improvement costs, examine the potential relationship between climate change and costs, identify existing and potential funding sources, compile and review studies, determine the feasibility of developing a condition rating system and statewide standards, and research national best practices. The working group will include representatives from various state agencies and organizations, and will submit its findings by June 30, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/28/2022)

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