H 3664
An Act establishing a pilot program allowing for in-person payment of daily parking fees at certain commuter rail stations operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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Bill overview
This bill creates a pilot program to allow people to pay for daily parking fees at select commuter rail stations operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in person. Currently, these stations primarily accept electronic payment methods. The pilot program aims to test the feasibility and potential benefits of offering in-person payment options for commuters.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program for in-person payment of daily parking fees.
- The pilot program will be implemented at certain commuter rail stations.
- The program is overseen by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
- The purpose of the pilot is to assess the practicality of in-person payment.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
- The Senate concurred with the House bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Commuters using MBTA commuter rail
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Passengers at selected commuter rail stations
Notable changes
- Currently, commuter rail stations primarily accept electronic payments.
- This bill introduces the option of in-person payment for daily parking fees.
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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Bill H.3664 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a pilot program allowing for in-person payment of daily parking fees at certain commuter rail stations operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3664) of William C. Galvin relative to establishing a pilot program for the payment of parking fees at certain commuter rail stations. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: William C. Galvin Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3664
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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