Bill > H3631

This bill establishes the Equitable EV Facilities Matching Fund, a financing program designed to support municipalities in constructing, reconstructing, and renovating parking facilities with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The program requires cities and towns to submit a financing plan to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for certification, with projects needing to meet specific performance standards, including reducing surface parking in downtown areas, providing affordable and accessible EV charging infrastructure in dense neighborhoods, supporting housing production and transit-oriented growth, incorporating context-sensitive urban design, and promoting walkable streetscapes. The fund will reimburse municipalities based on their median income, with reimbursement rates ranging from 30% to 80% of project costs. The program aims to address EV equity by making charging infrastructure more accessible across different communities, with a particular focus on multifamily neighborhoods and urban redevelopment. The matching grant fund will be administered by MassDOT and funded through state bonds or designated appropriations, with the goal of supporting municipal infrastructure improvements that promote sustainable transportation and urban development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3631