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Bill > H3673
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
07/28/2025
07/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition of Kenneth I. Gordon that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to conduct a comprehensive noise study along certain interstate highways. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to conduct a comprehensive noise study along interstate highways in Bedford, Burlington, and Woburn to assess the noise levels generated by traffic and its impact on surrounding areas. The study, which will be performed by an acoustical engineer, must determine the ambient noise level and recommend potential noise abatement methods, such as a highway noise barrier. By June 1, 2026, MassDOT must submit the study results and its recommendations to the chairs of the transportation committee and the clerks of both the house of representatives and the senate. The bill is significant because it aims to address potential noise pollution issues for residents living near these interstate highways, with the goal of identifying and potentially implementing solutions to reduce traffic-related noise.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 07/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3673 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3673.pdf |
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