S2364
An Act to promote commuter rail ridership
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase ridership on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail by establishing a new fare structure. The proposed changes are intended to encourage more people to use the commuter rail service. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee and subsequently concurred in by the House. It is currently scheduled for a hearing.
Key provisions
- Creation of a new fare structure for the MBTA commuter rail.
- The goal of the fare structure is to increase commuter rail ridership.
- The bill was presented by a petition with multiple sponsors.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (S2783).
Who is affected
- MBTA Commuter Rail Riders
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Commuter Rail Passengers
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Primary sponsor
John J. Cronin
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Bill S.2364 194th (Current)
An Act to promote commuter rail ridership
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2364) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James B. Eldridge and John F. Keenan for legislation to create a fare structure for the MBTA commuter rail designed to increase ridership. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Cronin
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2364
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2783 |
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