Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of extending the orange line
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to conduct a study examining the feasibility of extending the Orange Line subway system. The study will assess various factors related to such an extension, including potential routes, costs, and impacts. This legislation seeks to explore the possibility of expanding the Orange Line to better serve the transportation needs of the state.
Key provisions
- Directs MassDOT to study the feasibility of extending the Orange Line.
- The study should consider potential routes for the extension.
- The study should assess the costs associated with an Orange Line extension.
- The study should evaluate the potential impacts of an extension on the surrounding area.
- The study must be completed by a specified date.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- MassDOT
- Suburban communities served by the Orange Line
- Commuters using the Orange Line
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsor
Michael F. Rush
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