MA H3723

Regional transit authorities must fully electrify their fleets by December 31, 2035, with procurement targets of 40% electric vehicles by 2028, 60% by 2030, and 80% by 2032

Electric buses must be prioritized on routes serving environmental justice populations, with required community outreach to affected residents and municipal officials

Department of Transportation must establish a central planning and procurement office by December 31, 2026, to provide technical support, grant writing, and worker retraining assistance for each regional transit authority

Authorities must report annually to the Regional Transit Authority Council on electrification progress, including justification for any fossil fuel vehicle or infrastructure purchases

Infrastructure projects under the rollout plans require prevailing wages, project labor agreements, and employer neutrality toward unionization efforts