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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to set deadlines for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to electrify its commuter rail system. The key provisions are:
1. It defines "zero-emission infrastructure" as the equipment needed to support the operation of electric vehicles, such as electric multiple units, electric battery chargers, and railway catenary wire.
2. It requires the MBTA to operate a fully electric commuter rail system by December 31, 2035, with interim deadlines for different phases of electrification, starting with the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line, Newburyport/Rockport Line, and Providence/Stoughton Line by December 31, 2024.
3. It mandates the MBTA to implement service frequency standards to ensure that the electrified rail system can meet the goals of a regional rail system, with the ability to operate service every 5 to 15 minutes in each direction on various lines by December 31, 2029 and December 31, 2035.
4. It requires the MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to apply for federal funding to support the zero-emission infrastructure and electric commuter rail operation.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (44)
Jenny Armini (D)*,
Steve Owens (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
John Cronin (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kristin Kassner (D),
John Keenan (D),
Sally Kerans (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Billy MacGregor (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H2217 (on 03/07/2024)
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/H3392 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3392.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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