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This bill requires each regional transit authority (RTA) in Massachusetts to develop a comprehensive plan to improve transportation access to medical services. The plan must specifically address transportation to critical healthcare areas including maternal health, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, and other essential public health services. RTAs must also design their plans to include interconnections with neighboring transit authorities, enabling riders to move efficiently between different regional transit systems. The bill mandates that these plans, along with any accompanying legislative or regulatory recommendations, be submitted within 12 months of the act's passage to three key entities: the Executive Office of Transportation, the Department of Public Health, and the clerks of both the Massachusetts House and Senate. The overarching goal is to enhance healthcare accessibility by creating more coordinated and seamless transportation options for residents seeking medical services across different regions of the commonwealth.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2452