An Act to expedite MBTA maintenance, repair, and improvement project delivery
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to speed up the delivery of maintenance, repair, and improvement projects for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). It does this by streamlining permitting processes and exempting certain public transit and active transportation projects from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review. The bill is part of a package of legislation addressing rail electrification and project timelines.
Key provisions
- Streamlines permitting for MBTA projects.
- Exempts certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review.
- Addresses rail electrification permitting.
- Supports faster project delivery timelines for the MBTA.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Public transit users
- Active transportation users
- Government agencies involved in permitting
- Environmental review boards
Notable changes
- Exemption from MEPA review for specific transit and active transportation projects.
- Streamlined permitting processes for MBTA projects.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Transportation
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
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