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MA S2302
MA S2302Directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree
summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to conduct a comprehensive sound study along the Red Line extension from the Neponset River Bridge to the Braintree Red Line Train Station. In areas where the noise generated by the Red Line trains exceeds the ambient noise level by 10 decibels or more, the MBTA is ordered to install sound barriers to mitigate the noise pollution. The design of the sound barriers must be approved by an acoustical engineer and the local Board(s) of Health(s) Departments after a public hearing process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Environment
- ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Transportation
- ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2302 | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2302.pdf | 03/10/2023 |
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