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MA S2353

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brendan Crighton

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Metropolitan Transportation Network" combining the Metropolitan highway system, a new Metropolitan waterways system (Cape Ann to Plymouth Harbor), and certified MBTA bus, rail, boat, and fixed transit assets serving the same geographic areas

  • Expands the Metropolitan highway system definition to include portions of Route 2, Interstate 93, Interstate 95, and Route 1 with their ramps and access roads across communities including Cambridge, Lexington, Canton, Reading, Stoneham, Woburn, and Peabody

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to file a comprehensive tolling plan by December 31, 2025, and begin implementing the system by July 1, 2026

  • Mandates the new tolling system use electronic technology, implement dynamic/peak pricing to reduce congestion, treat users equitably based on origin, destination, and mileage, and provide incentives for motorists to use MBTA transit instead of highways

  • Authorizes toll revenue to fund operation, maintenance, repair, and expansion of MBTA assets once the Secretary certifies the highway system is adequately maintained, and requires MBTA cooperation with MassDOT on network development

Legislative Description

Establishing the Metropolitan Transportation Network

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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