An Act aligning the Commonwealth's transportation plans with its climate goals
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to develop a process for assessing the environmental impact of transportation projects and mitigation measures. Specifically, it requires MassDOT to conduct emissions impact and vehicle miles traveled assessments. The goal is to align the Commonwealth’s transportation plans more closely with its climate goals. This will help ensure that transportation investments contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Key provisions
- MassDOT must establish a process for emissions impact assessments.
- MassDOT must establish a process for vehicle miles traveled impact assessments.
- These assessments are to be applied to both transportation projects and proposed mitigation measures.
- The bill aims to align transportation planning with climate goals.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
- Transportation planners
- The public (through informed transportation decisions)
- Environmental stakeholders
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal requirement for environmental impact assessments related to transportation projects.
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18 on record
Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Richard Flanagan
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