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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
By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition of Jerald A. Parisella and Thomas P. Walsh that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation conduct a study regarding the benefits of replacing vehicle travel lanes with dedicated bus or bike lanes. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits of replacing vehicle travel lanes with dedicated bus or bike lanes. The study must analyze the economic, traffic flow, environmental, public health, and safety impacts of such lane replacements. Additionally, the bill requires the Department to establish uniform criteria that must be met before the establishment of a dedicated bus or bike lane, including showing improvements to traffic flow, environmental benefits, economic benefits, and increased public health and safety. The Department must report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within six months of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4737 (on 09/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3401 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3401.pdf |
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