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MA H4987
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes $1.2 billion in borrowing over four years for municipal road and bridge improvements through the Chapter 90 program, maintaining $300 million annually with $100 million allocated based on lane miles
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Creates the $200 million Parkway Resilience Improvement and Safety Modernization (PRISM) program for deferred maintenance on Department of Conservation and Recreation transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges, culverts, and multi-use paths
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Allocates $500 million for MassDOT's Bridge and Pavement Lifecycle Asset Management Programs (LAMP) and $200 million for MBTA Rail Reliability Program vehicle renewals including new commuter rail locomotives
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Provides $200 million for transportation infrastructure projects that directly support new housing development, including road upgrades, sidewalks, intersection improvements, and safety features
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Reauthorizes $3.2 billion from the 2022 Transportation Bond Bill for federal-aid highways ($2.3 billion), non-federal aid highways ($800 million), Municipal Pavement Program ($65 million), and Shared Streets and Spaces grants ($12 million) through fiscal year 2028
Legislative Description
Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
3/3/2026