Bill > S2441

This bill proposes to modify Chapter 161A of the Massachusetts General Laws by requiring all MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) commuter rail station parking lots and garages to provide free parking for commuters for up to 24 hours. If a vehicle remains parked for longer than 24 hours, the owner will be charged $20 per day. Importantly, commuter rail stations that also provide rapid transit service (such as subway or light rail connections) would be exempt from this free parking requirement. The bill aims to make commuter rail parking more accessible and affordable for residents by eliminating parking fees at most MBTA commuter rail stations, with a reasonable time limit to prevent long-term parking and a modest daily rate for extended stays. This change could potentially encourage more people to use public transportation by reducing the financial barriers to commuting via the MBTA commuter rail system.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2441