S1465
An Act relative to community exemptions from MBTA community designations
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to exempt certain Massachusetts communities from being designated as ‘MBTA communities.’ Currently, communities with a rail, subway, or ferry station are considered part of the MBTA’s service area, which can trigger certain regulations and funding obligations. This legislation would allow smaller, more rural communities without these transportation links to be excluded from this designation, potentially reducing local burdens related to MBTA requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
David F. DeCoste
Marcus S. Vaughn
Patrick M. O'Connor
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