Bill > S2378

This bill updates and standardizes transit-related definitions within Chapter 40A of Massachusetts law, providing precise meanings for various transit infrastructure terms. Specifically, the bill defines several key transportation-related terms, including "bus station" (a bus rapid transit stop with sheltered infrastructure), "bus stop" (an embarkation point without a platform), "commuter rail station" (an MBTA station with year-round service, excluding stations with planned service termination), "rapid transit station" (an MBTA subway or Silver Line station), "rapid transit community" (an MBTA community with at least 100 acres of developable station area), "subway station" (an MBTA station with continuous service connecting to key downtown stations like Park Street or Government Center), and "trolley station" (an MBTA station providing connecting service but not direct service to central downtown stations). These definitions aim to create clarity and consistency in describing transit infrastructure, which could have implications for transportation planning, development regulations, and municipal classifications. By establishing these precise definitions, the bill helps standardize how different types of transit facilities are understood and potentially regulated across the Commonwealth.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2378