MA S1874

Bill

MA S1874

Resolve relative to a special VFW Parkway master plan commission

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
03/21/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to a special VFW Parkway master plan commission. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission, the VFW Master Plan Commission, to study and propose improvements for the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Parkway, which runs through Dedham and the West Roxbury section of Boston. The commission will be composed of various officials, including state senators and representatives, a federal representative, Boston city councilors, Dedham town officials, and appointees from the Mayor of Boston and the Dedham Board of Selectmen, as well as representatives from local businesses. Their investigation will cover the parkway's transportation network, including pedestrian, public transit, and automobile use, as well as funding sources, potential land use for recreation, and aesthetic enhancements. Members will not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses. The commission is tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations, including a draft master plan, to the Boston City Council and the state legislature by June 30, 2016.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Mike Rush (D)*, Edward Coppinger (D), Paul McMurtry (D),

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/21/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1874

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1874
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1874.pdf

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