S2513
An Act extending service of The Ride to the town of Foxborough
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the service area of The Ride, a transportation service provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), to include the town of Foxborough. Currently, The Ride primarily serves Boston and surrounding areas. This expansion would provide residents of Foxborough with increased access to public transportation options. The bill’s goal is to improve transportation accessibility for individuals in Foxborough.
Key provisions
- Extends The Ride’s service area to encompass the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Allows The Ride to operate within Foxborough.
- Facilitates increased transportation options for Foxborough residents.
- Requires the MBTA to integrate Foxborough into its existing service network.
Who is affected
- Residents of Foxborough, Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Individuals reliant on public transportation
Notable changes
- Expands the existing service area of The Ride.
- Potentially increases ridership and usage of The Ride in a new area.
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
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Bill S.2513 194th (Current)
An Act extending service of The Ride to the town of Foxborough
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and John H. Rogers for legislation to extend MBTA service of The Ride to the town of Foxborough. Transportation.
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Presenter: Michael F. Rush
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2513
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/17/2025 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/17/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 5/8/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S3009 |
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