Bill > H4897

This bill provides for a program of investments to make the commonwealth's transportation system more reliable, address deferred maintenance and modernize and expand the system, as well as a program for public alternative fueling and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The key provisions include: - Funding for projects on the interstate and non-interstate federal highway system, including bicycle, pedestrian and other multi-modal facilities and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. - Funding for the design, construction and repair of non-federally aided roadway and bridge projects, as well as the reconstruction and replacement of certain bridges. - Funding for complete streets grants to municipalities, transportation management association services, rail improvements, and regional transit network and facility improvements. - Funding for sustainable transit system modernization, rail improvements, airport improvements, and transportation planning and programming. - Provisions related to the "Dig Safe" program, including requirements for professional land surveyors and utility companies. - Creation of a commission to investigate and receive public testimony concerning public entities that may design, permit, construct, operate and maintain passenger rail service. - Authorization for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to implement a pilot program using a cost-plus-time bidding procurement method for certain public works projects.

House Committee on Ways and Means (H), Joint Committee on Transportation (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4897