Bill > H4871

This bill proposes a congestion toll rate pricing pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. However, the Governor has returned the bill unsigned, stating that lowering tolls is not an effective response to road congestion, as it disadvantages those who must drive during busy times and reduces revenue for road maintenance and upgrades. Instead, the Governor recommends focusing on efforts to address congestion by investing in improving public transportation, expanding the MBTA system, and investing in infrastructure for walking and biking. The Governor has also instructed MassDOT to conduct a comprehensive analysis of congestion in the Commonwealth and what policies and programs should be implemented to address it.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4871