MA S1842

Bill

MA S1842

Directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in Quincy

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
03/10/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to direct the Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in Quincy. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), a state agency responsible for transportation infrastructure, to conduct a comprehensive study of highway noise levels. Specifically, MassDOT must investigate the noise generated by traffic on Route I-93, a major highway, along both the northbound and southbound lanes within the city of Quincy. The study's scope is defined as the section of I-93 from exit 10, Squantum Street/Milton, up to the point where I-93 splits with Route 3. The purpose of this study is to measure the existing ambient noise levels caused by traffic on this stretch of highway, and it must be carried out by an acoustical engineer hired by or working for MassDOT.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

John Keenan (D)*, Bruce Ayers (D), Tackey Chan (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/10/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1842

(10 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1842
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1842.pdf

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