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MA H4828

Relative to commuter rail fare rates


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Introduced
07/26/2018
In Committee
07/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Section 87 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 (see House, No. 4800), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment J of House, No. 4833). July 27, 2018.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive review and study of the current methods used to set fare rates on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail system. The study will examine the fairness and equity of the current distance-based fare system, the potential impacts of different pricing structures on passenger transportation choices, and the feasibility of lower fares for certain passengers or time-of-day pricing. The MBTA will then use the findings and data from the study to inform future fare policy decisions. The bill also specifies that the study must be completed and a report submitted to the legislature by January 1, 2019, and that the act shall take effect as of July 1, 2018.

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Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 204 of the Acts of 2018 (on 08/09/2018)

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