Bill > H3658

This bill establishes a special commission on micro-transit (small-scale, flexible public transportation services) to comprehensively study and analyze transportation services across Massachusetts. The commission will include representatives from various stakeholders such as regional transit authorities, state legislative committees, independent living councils, transportation and health organizations, and municipal governments. The commission's key objectives are to benchmark different micro-transit operating models, assess funding sources and needs, define micro-transit services for state funding purposes, estimate annual state funding requirements, and explore how micro-transit can address transportation inequities and mobility gaps. Specifically, the commission will examine various types of micro-transit services, the populations dependent on these services, and develop recommendations for supporting and expanding such transportation options. The commission is required to file a final report with multiple state legislative bodies and transportation authorities within 15 months of the bill's enactment, with the option to release a draft report for public comment beforehand. The comprehensive approach aims to improve understanding and support of flexible transportation solutions across different Massachusetts communities, particularly those with limited transit access.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3658