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Bill > S2707
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Introduced
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
In Committee
02/22/2022
02/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish rapid transportation and electrification for the Fairmount corridor, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2707).
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish rapid transportation and electrification for the Fairmount corridor. The key provisions include: 1) requiring the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide frequent and affordable service on the Fairmount/Indigo Commuter Rail Line, including dedicated train sets, enhanced peak hour headways, fare parity with the subway, and high-level ADA-compliant platforms; 2) directing the MBTA to study the feasibility and cost of additional station entrances, elevators, and infill stations; and 3) requiring the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to complete designs for the electrification of the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line between South Station and Readville by July 1, 2024, in order to apply for federal funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Transportation (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/22/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2707 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2707.pdf |
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