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MA H1863

Establishing mileage based numbering for exits along interstate highways


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
08/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish mileage-based numbering for exits along interstate highways. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a mileage-based numbering system for exits along interstate highways in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: (1) following the Federal Highway Administration's mileage-based exit numbering system as closely as practicable, (2) starting the numbering at the southernmost or westernmost terminus of each interstate highway, (3) minimizing costs by using existing roadside and overhead signs whenever possible, (4) displaying the previous exit number alongside the new mileage-based number for a 2-year transition period, and (5) completing the conversion to the new mileage-based system by January 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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