Bill > H3757

This bill amends Section 81D of Chapter 41 of Massachusetts General Laws by requiring local community master plans to include a new Transportation Demand Management (TDM) element. TDM refers to strategies and policies designed to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips and improve overall transportation efficiency. Specifically, the bill mandates that master plans now must include a study examining how TDM programs and collaboration with a local Transportation Management Association (TMA) can help reduce traffic congestion and enhance mobility within a community. A TMA is typically a nonprofit organization that works with local businesses, governments, and institutions to develop and implement transportation solutions that reduce traffic and promote alternative transportation modes. By adding this requirement, the bill aims to encourage more comprehensive and strategic approaches to transportation planning at the local level.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3757